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7 in 10 adults feel stressed while online. 61% don’t use digital tools to improve mental health – Opera and Oxford Mindfulness study reveals

September 12, 2025

Oslo, Norway – 12 September 2025 – Seven out of 10 adults are stressed and looking for relief. With stress and anxiety permeating our everyday lives, 97% of those surveyed have expressed an openness to trying mindfulness practices as a potential solution, a new joint study from Norwegian company Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] and Oxford Mindfulness, an […]

Opera Introduces the Most Advanced Tab Management System and Layout on iOS

September 3, 2025

Oslo, Norway – September 3, 2025 – Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA], the Norwegian company that pioneered browser tabs nearly 30 years ago, is once again redefining how people browse. With a new tab management system in Opera One for iOS, the company is bringing the power of desktop-style tab organization to mobile. This innovation tackles one […]

From digital errands to done: Opera unveils vision for agentic browsers to tackle web inefficiency and unlock massive productivity gains

July 31, 2025

Oslo, Norway, July 30, 2025 – For 30 years, web browsers have been passive windows to the internet, leaving users to perform the actual work of navigating, copying, and pasting between countless tabs and apps. Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA], the web pioneer, is tackling this fundamental inefficiency with a new vision for browsing: the proactive, agentic […]

Opera files competition complaint against Microsoft in Brazil as part of Opera’s global fight for browser choice

July 30, 2025

The company behind the popular Opera and Opera GX browsers is challenging Microsoft’s anticompetitive practices on its dominant Windows OS that deny Brazilian PC users freedom of choice and stifle competition. With this complaint Opera continues its global efforts to ensure that Microsoft’s worldwide practices do not prevent browsers from competing on the merits.  OSLO, […]

As stablecoins take over fintech, MiniPay surpasses 8 million wallets and 200 million transactions, with 255% activation surge in Q2 

July 17, 2025

MiniPay brings stablecoins into everyday use across the Global South and beyond while U.S. lawmakers debate regulation.  Oslo, Norway – 17 July, 2025 – Opera Limited (NASDAQ: OPRA), one of the world’s major browser developers and a leading internet consumer brand, today announced that MiniPay has officially surpassed 8 million activated phone-verified wallets and processed […]

Opera brings built-in translation to its desktop browsers and animated cursors to Opera GX in latest update

July 3, 2025

Opera is breaking down language barriers for its users with Opera Translate, a built-in translation service to Opera One and Opera GX.

Oslo, Norway – 3 July 2025 – Norway-based browser developer, Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA], is breaking down language barriers for its users with the launch of Opera Translate, a new, secure, and built-in translation feature for its flagship desktop browsers, Opera One and Opera GX. This significant update also brings powerful multitasking tools to both browsers […]

MiniPay and Noah debut seamless global-to-local stablecoin payments at EthCC Cannes

July 2, 2025

Cannes, France – July 2nd, 2025 – At EthCC Cannes, where the future of crypto meets real-world innovation, MiniPay and Noah are announcing a partnership that brings stablecoins into everyday financial life for users around the world – debuting the fully non-custodial stablecoin payment experience that connects global banking rails with local payment methods.  Stablecoins […]

Opera unveils revamped VPN Pro, its premium VPN service offering faster speeds, improved privacy and security, and more locations worldwide

July 1, 2025

Opera announces its revamped VPN Pro premium service, offering enhanced security, faster speeds, more locations, and a strict no-log policy.

Oslo, Norway – July 1, 2025 – Opera, the Norwegian browser company [NASDAQ: OPRA], is announcing the launch of the newly revamped VPN Pro, its premium VPN service.  VPN Pro offers device-wide protection, allowing users to disguise their location and safeguard their privacy on up to six Windows, MacOS, or Android devices. VPN Pro is […]

Celebrate 10 years of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt with a special Opera GX Anniversary Edition

June 17, 2025

Opera GX x The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Opera GX turns your browser into a Witcher world with new The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 10th anniversary edition. Oslo, Norway – 17 June 2025  – To mark the 10th anniversary of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Opera GX has teamed up with CD PROJEKT RED to launch an exclusive The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt […]

Opera launches Data Dance campaign to tackle high data costs in South Africa, offering five years worth of airtime to the lucky winner

May 22, 2025

Johannesburg, South Africa – 22 May 2025 – Opera Mini has launched Data Dance – a national campaign focused on data affordability and digital access for South African youth. Bringing South Africa’s dance culture online, Opera invites users to post their dance routine on TikTok under the #operaminidatadance hashtag and win up to five years […]

Opera GX drops new pack of features which simplifies browsing

May 15, 2025

Oslo, Norway – May 15, 2025 – Opera GX has released its new update, providing users with a pack of enhanced tab management capabilities and improved multitasking features. The update allows for side-by-side tab viewing, easy tracing of recently visited pages, and the function to organize related tabs into collapsible groups. Additionally, the update integrates […]

MiniPay now available as standalone app for iOS and Android, redefining global payments with a frictionless stablecoin wallet for real-world use

May 13, 2025

An iPhone shows MiniPay's user-friendly interface.

Oslo, Norway – May 13, 2025 – MiniPay, the award-winning non-custodial stablecoin wallet built on the Celo blockchain, is now available as a standalone application on both iOS and Android, offering a cutting-edge solution for seamless global payments and financial inclusion. Originally launched within the Opera Mini browser, MiniPay has seen more than 7 million […]

MiniPay Integrates Binance Connect to Further Unlock Global Access to Stablecoins on Celo

April 29, 2025

San Francisco, CA – April 29, 2025 – MiniPay, Opera’s ultralight self-custodial stablecoin wallet built on Celo, is taking another step in simplifying access to stablecoins through a new integration with Binance Connect, Binance’s official fiat-to-crypto gateway. This move unlocks seamless fiat on-ramps and expands payment options for users globally, significantly enhancing accessibility to digital […]

Opera GX becomes the official browser of GeoGuessr World Championship 2025

April 28, 2025

Opera GX x GeoGuessr

Oslo, Norway – 28 April 2025 – Opera GX today announced a partnership with the popular street view-based game GeoGuessr, to become the Official Browser of the World Championship 2025, taking place this summer. To further support the community, there will be a surprise for fans of the iconic Opera GX Man avatar within GeoGuessr. […]

Opera GX releases standalone Roblox game – Hell’s Obby. Join in to earn free Robux.

April 3, 2025

Opera GX Hell's Obby

Oslo, Norway – 3 April 2025 – Opera GX is launching a new standalone Roblox game called Hell’s Obby, a competition where up to 25 players have to race up a desolated and obstacle-filled wasteland in a high-stakes battle. Players are equipped with a variety of weapons and gadgets with which to shoot, chop, slap, […]

Opera GX releases new browser shortcut to free up some disk space

April 1, 2025

1st April 2025, Oslo, Norway – PC feeling like it’s running on dial-up? Do you constantly see warnings about low disk space? Fear not, because Opera GX is releasing a new limited-time browser shortcut designed to remove unnecessary files, potentially freeing up valuable storage. “We’ve all been there – experiencing frustrating slowdowns due to insufficient […]

Opera introduces AI Tab Commands to Opera One: using AI agentics to manage your tabs

March 26, 2025

Introducing Tab Commands: a new way of interacting with your tabs in Opera One using our built-in browser AI, Aria.

Oslo, Norway – March 26, 2025 – The Norwegian browser company, Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA], is adding AI Tab Commands to its flagship browser, Opera One. This marks the first time Opera is taking AI out of the chatbox and deploying it to help users manage their tabs. With AI Tab Commands, users can now use […]

Opera becomes the first major browser with AI-based agentic browsing during MWC

March 3, 2025

Opera is introducing Browser Operator, a Feature Preview of an AI agent that can get stuff done for its users in the Opera browser.

Barcelona, Mar 3, 2025 – The Norwegian browser company Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] is today announcing the Browser Operator, a native AI agent that is able to perform browsing tasks for users, allowing them to focus on more exciting parts of their lives instead. The introduction of agentic browsing  marks a major paradigm shift for browsers, […]

Opera integrates Discord, Slack and Bluesky into the sidebar

February 25, 2025

Oslo, Norway – February 25, 2025 – The Norwegian web browser Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] is adding Discord, Slack, and Bluesky into the sidebar of its flagship browser, Opera One. These integrations come in response to community requests: Opera users voiced the need for more communication options within the browser sidebar.  The integration of these platforms […]

Opera introduces Opera Air – the first browser to actively improve your well-being

February 4, 2025

Today we’re introducing Opera Air, the first web browser built around the concept of mindfulness. With Opera Air we’re introducing a secure, powerful, and fully functional browser that is designed to make you feel better while you’re browsing the web.

Oslo, Norway – 4 February 2025 – The Norwegian browser maker Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] is introducing Opera Air, the first browser built around the concept of mindfulness. Beyond being a powerful, secure, and fully functional browser, Opera Air is designed to make its users feel better while they browse the web. The new browser integrates […]

Opera is looking for 10 people to browse the web from a hygge desk in one of Norway’s most scenic locations

January 21, 2025

Opera is looking for 10 people to browse the web from a hygge desk in one of Norway’s most scenic locations.

Oslo, Norway – January 21, 2025 – Norwegian web browser company Opera is setting up hygge desks in the most beautiful cabins across Norway and is looking for ten people to browse the web from them for a week.  Hygge is a Scandinavian term that refers to an environment of coziness, calm and comfort. Opera […]

Opera GX unveils Cyberpunk 2077 hub – bringing the game’s entire universe directly into the browser. 

January 15, 2025

Cyberpunk 2077 hub

Oslo, Norway – 15 January 2025 – Norwegian browser company Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] is unveiling the Opera GX hub, a new feature designed to blend the universes of its users’ favorite games directly into the browser. Starting with the Cyberpunk 2077 hub, this new addition to Opera GX brings players closer to their favorite titles […]

Opera makes its ad-blocker on Android more powerful with focus on improved efficiency, privacy, and customizability 

December 11, 2024

Oslo, Norway – 11th December 2024 – Opera is improving its built-in Ad Blocker on Android, offering greater privacy and control across three new modes. The revamped Ad Blocker addresses the growing complexity of online advertising, allowing users to navigate the web faster, with fewer intrusive ads and improved security. As a result, Opera for […]

Opera Ads achieves TAG Platinum status for high brand safety, fraud and malware best standards

December 5, 2024

Oslo, Norway – 5 December 2024 – Opera Ads, the advertising platform from the global browser innovator Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA], is proud to announce its achievement of TAG Platinum status from TAG (The Trustworthy Accountability Group), a leading global initiative combating criminal activity and fostering trust in digital advertising. This prestigious designation – held by […]

Make every pixel personal: Opera GX facelift lets you match your browser to your setup down to the smallest detail

November 20, 2024

Oslo, Norway – 20 November 2024 – Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] has unveiled a major facelift for Opera GX – a browser for gamers, featuring a bold new design language, an expanded modding universe, and numerous quality-of-life enhancements. With this update, Opera GX gives users complete freedom to personalize every detail, letting you shape your browser […]

Opera and Spotify partner to put your favorite music inside the browser

November 19, 2024

Spotify plays in Opera One R2's revamped Music Player.

Oslo, Norway – 19 November 2024 – Oslo-based browser company Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] and Spotify, the world’s largest audio streaming service, have partnered to make it easier than ever for users to listen to their favorite music, podcasts, and audiobooks while browsing on their computers. As part of this partnership, Spotify becomes the default streaming […]

Opera GX gets Venomized in epic collaboration with Venom: The Last Dance

October 17, 2024

Deadly Host mod

Transform your browsing experience into a symbiote-powered rampage with the new Deadly Host mod 17, October 2024 – Oslo, Norway: Prepare for a symbiotic browser takeover like no other as Opera GX, the browser for gamers, gets Venomized in an exclusive collaboration with Sony Pictures’ Venom: The Last Dance. In support of the upcoming theatrical […]

Opera GX and Riot Games strike a partnership to deliver exclusive drops and first ever Co-Streamer Hub to League of Legends Esports global events

September 9, 2024

Opera GX and Riot Games

Oslo, Norway – September 9, 2024 – Opera GX, the browser for gamers, has become Riot Games’ Preferred Browser Partner of League of Legends Esports Global Events just in time for the 2024 League of Legends World Championship (Worlds 2024). Opera GX will enhance the viewing experience with special access to a Co-Streamer Hub, Worlds […]

MiniPay unveils Pockets: Frictionless drag & drop stablecoin swapping 

July 3, 2024

Oslo, Norway – July 3, 2024 – Since launching in Nigeria, MiniPay, an ultralight (2MB), non-custodial stablecoin wallet built on Celo, has expanded to three additional countries (Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa), reaching over 3 million activated wallets in less than a year. Now, MiniPay is adding Pockets, an innovative new feature enabling one-click swaps […]

Vought International hits the market with a new web BROWSER, teams up with Opera GX

June 20, 2024

BROWSER from Vought

OSLO, Norway – June 20, 2024 – Opera GX, the browser for gamers, debuts “BROWSER from Vought”, an official collaboration browser experience with hit series The Boys, alongside premiere of season 4 exclusively on Prime Video. A Special Message from Vought CEO Ashley Barrett Available for free to everyone, BROWSER from Vought comes with a […]

Opera now lets you decorate your tabs with emojis

June 4, 2024

You can now decorate your tabs with Emojis in Opera browser for desktop.

Oslo, Norway – June 4, 2024 – Opera, the original browser company, today announced the release of a new feature that gives you the ability to embellish your tabs with emojis. Tab Emojis bring a fresh level of customization to the browser by allowing users to add an emoji to each tab they open. Adding […]

Opera Mini launches Locked Mode for PIN-protected browsing

May 30, 2024

Oslo, Norway – 30 May, 2024 – Global browser innovator Opera today announced a significant privacy enhancement to Opera Mini with the introduction of Locked Mode, which enables PIN-protected browsing to further boost privacy protections. The move addresses the needs of 94%* of mobile users who have requested increased password protection features, particularly when sharing […]

Opera One wins the iF Design Award 2024

April 29, 2024

Opera One browser image on black background with a title announcing the win of iF Design Award.

April 29, 2024 – Oslo, Norway – Opera is proud to announce that the company’s completely reimagined desktop browser, Opera One, has won the iF DESIGN AWARD 2024, the world’s most prestigious design award. Featuring a reimagined architecture, design, and native AI, Opera One is a browser for the next phase in the evolution of […]

Opera GX and CD PROJEKT RED Unveil Official Cyberpunk 2077 Browser Mod

April 10, 2024

Opera GX Cyberpunk 2077 Official Mod

Netrunners welcome to experience a fully customized digital landscape OSLO, Norway – April 10, 2024 – Opera GX, the browser for gamers, makes a name for itself in Night City with today’s debut of the official Cyberpunk 2077 browser mod, created in collaboration with CD PROJEKT RED. This mod is the first official gaming partnership […]

Burst the love bubble: Opera GX introduces anti-Valentine’s Day ‘HeartBlocker’ browser extension 

February 13, 2024

HeartBlocker

Enjoy peaceful browsing free from love propaganda this 14th February – with different modes depending on your level of heartbreak 13 February 2024 – Oslo, Norway: Think Valentine’s Day is just an over commercialized vomit-fest? Has your heart been crushed once again? Just want a browsing experience free from cringy love propaganda? As always, Opera […]

Opera adds Aria to Opera for iOS, bringing free browser AI to all major platforms

August 16, 2023

Oslo, Norway – August 16, 2023 – Aria, Opera’s [NASDAQ: OPRA] new browser AI, is now available for all users of the Opera browser for iOS, making it accessible across all major platforms. A product of Opera’s collaboration with OpenAI, Aria offers users a cutting-edge generative AI service for free. This service is enhanced by […]

Opera announces collaboration with OpenAI to realize AIGC Ambitions

February 27, 2023

Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA], one of the world’s leading browser developers, announced today a collaboration with the leading artificial intelligence research laboratory OpenAI. This news comes two weeks after Opera announced its plans to expand its existing AI program by entering the AI-generated content (AIGC) space through its own solutions and existing partnerships. 

Opera releases Alteon LaunchPad, inviting anyone to mint NFTs in real-time

February 21, 2023

Mint your NFTs directly in Opera Crypto Browser with Alteon Launchpad

Users can now mint NFTs in just a few clicks from the Opera Crypto Browser, with no platform usage fees. Oslo, Norway — Anyone can now mint NFTs quickly using Alteon LaunchPad, a new tool exclusively available on Opera Crypto Browser. This groundbreaking tool demystifies NFTs for mainstream content creators, even those with little to […]

Opera launches “Shake and Win” campaign, offering users across Brazil the chance to win prizes throughout the Carnival month

February 1, 2023

São Paulo, Brazil – February 1, 2023  – Opera – the company behind the fast, and secure flagship mobile web browser Opera for Android – is announcing a new iteration of its popular “Shake and Win” campaign, which is called “Chacoalhe & Concorra” in Brazil. Dedicated to Brazil’s greatest national celebration, the Carnival, over 50,000 […]

Opera premieres deep NFT analytics tool DegenKnows, releases NEAR, Elrond, and Fantom support in the Opera Crypto Browser

November 3, 2022

Opera's new deep analytics tool for NFTs premieres: DegenKnows

Opera, the company behind the world’s first dedicated Web3 browser, today announces the launch of DegenKnows.io, its new NFT analytics, tracking, and exploration tool that helps users seamlessly discover, track, and verify digital collectibles. Alongside the launch of DegenKnows, the Opera Crypto Browser has integrated NEAR Protocol (NEAR), Elrond (EGLD), as well as Fantom (FTM) blockchains, adding to the many networks already integrated that include Ethereum, Bitcoin, Polygon, BNB Chain, and others.

Opera GX teams up with TikTok for the #GamingForAll challenge feat. BlindWarriorSven, challenging gamers to defy their limitations

September 29, 2022

Sven Van de Wege

Opera GX and TikTok are teaming up to announce the international #GamingForAll Challenge on TikTok that will benefit AbleGamers, a non-profit organization dedicated to using gaming to foster inclusive communities and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. Opera GX is on a mission to enable all users to pursue their passion for gaming, no matter what their goals or abilities. That’s why the brand is partnering with visually-impaired Street Fighter champion BlindWarriorSven to inspire every gamer to challenge themselves to overcome their personal obstacles – no matter what they are.

Opera Crypto Browser Announces Plans to Integrate Elrond 

September 22, 2022

Opera and Elrond logos

Oslo, Norway and Sibiu, Romania — Opera Crypto Browser, the world’s first Web3-focused browser with native support for decentralized applications (dApps) and a non-custodial wallet, is announcing plans to expand its already robust suite of networks by integrating the Elrond (EGLD) blockchain, a highly scalable, fast and secure blockchain platform for distributed apps, and enterprise use cases.

Opera ships its new VPN Pro service to Windows and Mac to give you an extra level of security as you travel

August 4, 2022

Oslo, Norway, August 4, 2022 — Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA], the company behind the eponymous web browser, recently announced the expansion of its security features with the new VPN Pro subscription service, a premium device-wide VPN that can be used without the installation of a separate app. The VPN Pro service, previously available on Android, is […]

Opera presents GX.games, a new platform to create and publish mobile games to Mobile Web on iOS and Android at once, for free

July 29, 2022

New GX.games mobile game web platform by GameMaker and Opera GX now in beta Thanks to web assembly, games run with native-like performance on both Android and iOS and without the need for download GX.games allows for 1-click publishing from GameMaker  Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA], the company behind Opera GX, the world’s only browser tailor-made to […]

Opera’s fintech Dify grows its European footprint with its cashback service launching in Germany

July 7, 2022

Oslo, Norway, July 7, 2022 – Opera, the company behind the eponymous multi-platform web browser, today announced the expansion of its built in browser cashback service, Dify, to Germany. Opera is the first to provide German users with an integrated, seamless, non-intrusive cashback experience inside their browser. With the summer vacations around the corner and […]

Opera introduces Shopping Corner – a gateway to saving time and money while shopping online

June 8, 2022

Oslo, Norway, June 8, 2022 – Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] has added Shopping Corner to its popular desktop browser. Now millions of users in Germany, Poland, the United States and the United Kingdom can save both money and time while shopping online efficiently. Since the pandemic, shopping online has become the norm, rather than the exception. […]

Opera becomes the only major browser with both Free & Pro VPN solutions for serious data protection and powerful online security

May 25, 2022

Oslo, Norway, May 25, 2022 – Six years ago, Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] became the first major browser to offer a free, unlimited, no log built-in browser VPN service. Opera is now expanding its security features with the new VPN Pro subscription service, a premium device-wide VPN that can also be used without installing a separate […]

Opera Crypto Browser Integrates BNB Chain and Unlocks Access to Its Ecosystem of dApps

May 5, 2022

Opera Crypto Browser integrates BNB Chain

Opera, [NASDAQ: OPRA], the popular multi-platform web browser, today announces the successful integration of BNB Chain in its Crypto Browser. BNB Chain is the largest smart contract blockchain in terms of daily active users (DAU) and host to a plethora of community-driven and decentralized applications (dApps). The integration will allow users to buy the BNB token with fiat, as well as to send and receive it using the built-in Opera crypto wallet, and access dApps on the BNB Chain.

Opera Ships iOS Version of Its Crypto Browser

April 14, 2022

Opera Crypto Browser on iOS

First dedicated crypto browser to provide 1 Billion iOS users with access to Web3 The launch of iOS support follows initial integration of the Crypto Browser Project with Windows, Mac, and Android and looks to take mass adoption of Web3 to new levels  Oslo, Norway – Opera, [NASDAQ: OPRA], the company behind the popular multi-platform […]

Opera GX browser teases real estate concept for exclusive gaming village and prototype home in Andorra

April 12, 2022

Opera GX Village concept home in Andorra

Opera GX is making a step from browser development towards property development. The idea behind the pilot Opera GX Village is to create a dream residential community for professional gamers and creators, built with their specific lifestyles in mind. A futuristic-utopia, where every home is furnished with top of the line gaming setups, decor, LEDs and fully customizable, just like the Opera GX browser but translated into a home. 

Opera GX launches GX Profiles and Video Pickup to enhance streaming and stream watching experiences for users

March 31, 2022

GX Profiles in Opera GX

Today, Opera GX launches two new features, GX Profiles and Video Pickup. GX Profiles let users create several “copies” of Opera GX to separate and customize the browser they use to stream or to study from the one they use for other private activities by customizing each of these experiences. Video Pickup allows people to start watching Twitch or a video from another popular streaming platform on their PC and to continue on their phone right where they left off.

Opera GX integrates Logitech G LIGHTSYNC RGB to make gamers’ RGB-enabled set-ups shine when browsing

March 8, 2022

Logitech G Lightsync RGB in Opera GX

Create customizable lighting effects and animations to bring your gaming set-up to life in full polychromatic beauty when browsing with Opera GX  March 8, 2022, Oslo, Norway – Opera GX has integrated Logitech G’s popular lighting technology, LIGHTSYNC RGB,  to transform the browsing experience into a full-spectrum lighting experience, featuring over 16.8 million colors.  Gamers, […]

Nervos is the newest blockchain to become incorporated into the Opera browser after Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Celo

February 22, 2022

Opera integrates Nervos Blockchain

Nervos is the newest blockchain to complete an integration with the Opera browser after Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Celo. The integration’s completion comes as more users and institutions look to seamlessly interact with their favorite decentralized apps (dapps), games, and metaverse platforms and give crypto transactions powered by Web3 technology an extra layer of security.

Join GameMaker’s latest game jam for a chance to become a part of gaming history and feature on a bespoke arcade cabinet

February 22, 2022

#NoticeMe Game Jam to give away $33,000  in prize money and immortalise winners in a one-of-a-kind arcade machine. Winners to be announced by gaming YouTube superstar PewDiePie. 22 February 2022, Dundee, Scotland and Oslo, Norway – Opera and GameMaker are excited to announce the #NoticeMe Game Jam, which will take place from March 4th to […]

Opera to integrate Handshake for blockchain-based, decentralized domain naming

December 31, 2021

Oslo, Norway – Opera has announced partnership with the dWeb Foundation over an integration of the decentralized blockchain domain name system, Handshake. Handshake is a decentralized, permissionless naming system that disintermediates the old guard of Certificate Authorities operating in the traditional DNS namespace hierarchy by providing a more advanced, secure, open, and accountable network. The […]

Opera to Integrate With Polygon To Enable Ethereum Layer 2 Capabilities and Dapp Access in Its Browser

December 22, 2021

Opera to integrate Polygon Layer 2 blockchain

Oslo, Norway, and Dubai, UAE – Opera, the world’s first major mobile browser with web3 support and a built-in crypto wallet, today announces an upcoming browser integration with Polygon, an Ethereum scaling platform onboarding millions to web3. The integration is set to occur in Q1 2022 and will enable millions of Opera users in-browser access […]

Opera celebrates 15 years of connecting users in Africa to the Internet with a massive data giveaway

December 16, 2021

Opera marks 15 years in Africa, having helped 150 million mobile users in Africa access fast and affordable internet To coincide with this anniversary, Opera is giving away 150 GB of data to 150 people, totalling 22.5 terabytes of data through a competition across South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria celebrating digital connectivity  Alongside its continued […]

Opera partners with Butter to provide an optional in-browser BNPL extension in the UK

December 15, 2021

Extension to offer FCA-regulated flexible finance solutions via Opera’s PC browser December 15, 2021, London, England and Oslo, Norway – Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA], a leading global web innovator chosen by hundreds of millions of users globally, is collaborating with Butter, one of only two Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) platforms regulated by the FCA, to make the user […]

Opera joins forces with Solana Labs to integrate the Solana blockchain into its browser and support its DApps

December 10, 2021

Opera partners with Solana Labs

Oslo, Norway and Zug, Switzerland – Opera, the world’s first browser with web3 support and a built-in crypto wallet, is joining forces with Solana Labs to integrate the blockchain and support Solana dApps in the first quarter of 2022.  Opera has been providing web3 support and a built-in crypto wallet in its browsers both on […]

Opera GX opens world’s first graveyard in the metaverse

November 22, 2021

Opera GX Gamer Graveyard

Opera GX, the world’s only browser for gamers, is launching the first ever graveyard in the metaverse. The online platform has been designed for people to roast their friends and bury the avatars of people who disappeared from their gamer lives for other obligations  Oslo, Norway – Marital duties, renovating a flat or a 9-to-5 […]

With shopping season right around the corner, Opera expands its cashback service Dify to Russia and Ukraine

November 10, 2021

The company launches its in-browser Dify Cashback solution with a privacy focus in Russia and Ukraine Dify Cashback offers the fastest and highest cashback among key competitors on local markets, with up to 30% from over 700 partners on both markets combined – without the need to install extensions November 10th, 2021 – Opera, a […]

Opera GX and GameMaker go live with GXC, a new game platform to make creating, sharing, monetizing and playing new games as quick and easy as posting on social media

November 4, 2021

GXC

Game making and sharing without coding is here. Opera GXC delivers the first glimpse of Opera’s grand gaming vision by bringing GameMaker Studio 2 and Opera GX closer to make creating, sharing and playing new games as quick and easy as posting on social media.  The GXC platform enters public beta today.  The platform provides […]

Opera launches Dify, a new cashback service in Poland

October 7, 2021

The company launches a new in-browser cashback solution with privacy focus, tailored for Poland under its fintech and e-commerce brand Dify Dify Cashback offers the fastest and highest cashback, with up to 30% from over 300 partners – without the need to install extensions October 7th, 2021 – Opera is a leading global web innovator […]

Opera to add NEAR Protocol to its Built-in Browser Crypto Wallet

September 30, 2021

Opera to integrate NEAR protocol

The web browser’s hundreds of millions of users will be able to easily access and transact on the NEAR blockchain and with NEAR tokens within Opera. Oslo, Norway — Opera, the world’s first browser with Web 3 capabilities and a built-in crypto wallet, today announced plans to support NEAR Protocol, one of the world’s emerging […]

Opera opens up for faster, easier and free publishing of new games from GameMaker Studio to Opera GX users

September 30, 2021

Opera GXC publishing games from Game Maker to Opera GX

Opera is launching a new self publishing platform named GXC. GXC will provide game creators with faster feedback for early stage games as well as with 1-click publishing from GameMaker Studio, to Opera GX’s growing gaming community. Game creators can join an early bird competition with a $45K prize pool for the best submitted games.

Opera browser becomes available in Microsoft Store on Windows

September 28, 2021

Opera Microsoft Store on Windows

Oslo, September 28, 2021 – Opera, the personal browser of choice for hundreds of millions of people worldwide, becomes available in the Microsoft Store on Windows. This means Windows users will get easier access and more choice in picking their preferred browser. An easier access to the Norwegian company’s superior set of features including a […]

Opera Ads is launching a self-serve platform powered by leading provider DanAds

September 22, 2021

OSLO, Norway, September 22, 2021 – Today, Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] has announced the launch of its self-serve advertising platform Opera Ad Manager, powered by DanAds, a customizable and scalable self-serve ad tech infrastructure for tier1 publishers. It is designed to create, manage, and report on digital advertising campaigns in one place allowing advertisers to reach […]

Opera GX integrates CORSAIR iCUE to give a splash of color to gamers’ browsing

September 16, 2021

Opera GX is introducing iCUE integration that makes CORSAIR gear dynamically respond to browsing. From now on, whenever you start the browser, open a new tab, finish a file download or complete any number of other browsing tasks, your CORSAIR gear will respond with one of a set of custom effects courtesy of Opera GX’s design team – further ensuring that Opera GX is an essential tool for every gamer

Cashback with the highest and fastest rewards on the market, Dify, ships for non-Opera users

July 21, 2021

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Today, Dify, the cashback with the highest and fastest rewards* from Opera, one of the world’s major browser providers with hundreds of million of monthly active users globally, becomes available in Opera GX, Opera’s unique browser for gamers,as well as an extension for Chrome, Firefox, and other Chromium based browsers to extend its benefits to a larger audience.

Opera launches Hype, an in-browser chat service for Opera Mini users, in Nigeria

July 6, 2021

OSLO, Norway, July 6, 2021 – Today, Opera has announced the launch of its dedicated chat service Hype, built into the Opera Mini mobile web browser, in Nigeria and other English speaking African countries. With the introduction of Hype, Opera is redefining the concept of mobile browsers, providing users with a personalized, engaging browsing experience […]

Opera launches interest-based social Clubs in its fast growing chat service Hype

July 6, 2021

OSLO, Norway, July 6, 2021 – Opera is launching Hype Clubs, public and interest-based group chats in Hype, the new chat service built into the Opera Mini web browser. Hype is currently available and quickly gaining popularity in Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Zambia, Nigeria and other English-speaking African countries. Chatting with others who have the […]

Opera becomes the world’s first alternative browser optimized for Chromebooks

July 1, 2021

OSLO, Norway, July 1, 2021 – Today, Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA) becomes the world’s first alternative browser optimized for Chromebooks. The Opera Browser brings many unique features previously unavailable on the Chrome OS platform, including a free, unlimited, no-log browser VPN, built-in messengers, ad blocker, cookie dialog blocker and color themes. With 30 million Chromebooks sold […]

Opera to Add Nervos to its Built-in Browser Crypto Wallet

June 17, 2021

The web browser’s hundreds of millions of users will be able to easily access and transact Nervos’ native token within Opera. OSLO – Opera, the world’s first browser with Web 3 capabilities, today announced plans to support Nervos, one of the world’s leading blockchains, through a new CKB$ (Nervos crypto asset) integration via its native crypto wallet. […]

World’s first mobile browser for gamers Opera GX launches during E3

June 15, 2021

Opera GX is the world's first mobile browser for gamers

The mobile version of the hugely popular Opera GX desktop gaming browser launched today on Android and iOS, celebrating the final day of the biggest event in the gaming calendar June 15, 2021, Oslo, Norway – To celebrate the final day of E3, Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA) today announced the launch of Opera GX for mobile, […]

Opera launches Hype, an in-browser chat service for Opera Mini users, in South Africa, Zambia and Ghana

June 9, 2021

OSLO, Norway, June 9, 2021 – Today, Opera has announced the launch of its dedicated chat service Hype, built into the Opera Mini mobile web browser, in South Africa, Zambia and Ghana. With the introduction of Hype, Opera is redefining the concept of mobile browsers, providing users with a personalized, engaging browsing experience that enables […]

Opera launches world’s first mobile browser for gamers

May 20, 2021

New Opera GX Mobile joins rapidly growing Opera GX desktop browser used by over 9 million gamers  May 20, 2021, Oslo, Norway – Opera Limited (NASDAQ: OPRA), one of the world’s major browser developers and a leading internet consumer brand, today announced the launch of Opera GX Mobile – the world’s first mobile browser designed […]

Opera adds Unstoppable Domains support to iOS and desktop browsers, providing millions of internet users with seamless access to the decentralized Web

April 28, 2021

Opera now supports Unstoppable Domains across all platforms

Web browser Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA) today announced full integration by default with blockchain domain name provider Unstoppable Domains, providing millions of users with seamless access to the decentralized web. Without downloading a browser extension, users can now access decentralized websites hosted via IPFS using Unstoppable Domains’ popular .crypto NFT addresses from the Opera browser on any platform, including iOS, Android, Windows, Mac or Linux.

Opera GX challenges CS:GO streamers to the ultimate face-off, and you can join too

March 30, 2021

Opera GX hosts first CS:GO Streamer face-off

Opera GX has invited Anomaly and pashaBiceps to form teams with their Twitch subscribers for the ultimate streamer face-off in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Both teams will receive professional coaching from world-renowned experts. Opera GX, the world’s first browser for gamers, is offering the chance of a lifetime to eight gaming enthusiasts: Anyone can apply to join the teams. Applications are open until April 18.

Opera hires PayPal and WeChat Pay veteran Allen Hu as new EVP of its fintech arm, Dify

March 16, 2021

Opera Limited (NASDAQ: OPRA), one of the world’s major browser providers with 380 million monthly active users globally, today announced it has hired PayPal veteran Allen Hu to become new Executive Vice President (EVP) of Dify, Opera’s fintech arm. An expert in financial technology and payments, Allen Hu will lead the Dify business. He brings a wealth of experience from nearly ten years at PayPal, where he was Regional Head of Global Core Payments, based in California. This news follows the recent launch of Dify in Europe.

Opera continues its growth in Africa with launch of Hype, an in-browser chat service for Opera Mini users

February 23, 2021

Opera Mini, with more than 100M users worldwide, becomes the world’s first mobile browser with an integrated chat service.  With Hype, Opera reimagines the chat experience, with content sharing as a key feature. Hype will first launch in Africa, where Opera has nearly 150M MAU, with Kenya as the pilot market February 23, 2021: Today, […]

Opera Launches Dify, an in-browser cashback & payments solution and standalone wallet app

February 17, 2021

Opera Launches Dify, an in-browser cashback & payments solution and standalone wallet app New in-browser functionality and Dify wallet app to target Opera’s  50-million-plus European browser users Dify Wallet launches with free MasterCard debit card Service to debut in Spain with more European markets to follow  February 16, 2021 – Opera Limited (NASDAQ: OPRA), one […]

Opera Acquires YoYo Games, Launches Opera Gaming

January 20, 2021

Opera buys Yoyo Games, GameMaker

Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA), the browser developer and consumer internet brand, today announced its acquisition of YoYo Games, creator of the world’s leading 2D game engine, GameMaker Studio 2, for approximately $10 million. The tuck-in acquisition represents the second building block in the foundation of Opera Gaming, a new division within Opera with global ambitions and follows the creation and rapid growth of Opera’s innovative Opera GX browser, the world’s first browser built specifically for gamers.

Opera makes browsing on Android more fun with new WebSnap and smooth Media Player

December 7, 2020

Users can capture snaps from the web and personalize them with Opera’s original emoticon collection  New media player removes the need for third-party players  Millions will get new Android devices during holiday season and Opera gives them more reasons to become their new browser  Oslo, Norway Dec. 7, 2020 – Today, Opera is releasing the […]

Probably the coolest job in the world: Opera is looking for a personal browser, a person to browse the web and share their experience with the world

October 22, 2020

Coolest job in the world: Opera is hiring a personal browser

The Norwegian browser company is opening a dream position for anyone hooked to their computer screens. The winning candidate will be compensated with $9,000 for the two week personal browsing stint. Opera is looking for the unvarnished truth, no matter how weird, funny or boring it is.

Opera redefines browser sync by making it easier than ever to synchronize its PC and Android versions

September 23, 2020

Opera browsers remove the hassle of managing your logins, notes, passwords and files  Sync between browsers can now be set up with a simple, fast and safe QR-code.  Opera is now also adding support for the popular Flow feature to its Android browser. It lets users create a personal chat to send links, images and […]

Opera launches Opera For Business and announces new partnership with Google My Business

August 10, 2020

New offering will help 40 million small and medium sized businesses in Nigeria improve their online presence. Opera Limited (NASDAQ: OPRA), one of the world’s major browser providers and leader in AI-driven content delivery, is extending its offering to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria.  In 2019 Opera launched OLeads, a lead generation platform, […]

Opera GX unveils results of world’s largest gaming survey

July 30, 2020

Opera GX gamer survey

More than 191,000 people revealed their favorite gaming genres, streaming habits, and even the types of drinks they choose while playing games and watching streamers. Today, the world’s first browser for gamers is also launching a quiz that lets you find out what type of gamer you are.

Opera announces investment in and agreement to acquire Fjord Bank

July 9, 2020

Opera is soon to launch its first consumer fintech offering for a European market. Through Fjord Bank, Opera will further accelerate its fintech operations in Europe. Opera Limited (Nasdaq: OPRA) (“Opera”) is one of the world’s leading browser providers with more than 360 million users, and new offerings across content, classifieds and fintech. Today, Opera, headquartered […]

Opera adds built-in Twitter to its desktop browser

June 24, 2020

Opera desktop now with built-in Twitter

Oslo, Norway Today the Norwegian browser maker Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] becomes the first major browser to add built-in Twitter in the sidebar. In version 69 of the Opera browser for desktop, Twitter fans can get the best possible experience on their desktop computers.  The innovative Opera browser specializes in providing unique features not typically found […]

APO Group and Opera team up to boost the prominence of truthful information about COVID-19 across Africa

June 11, 2020

APO Group (www.apo-opa.com), the leading pan-African communications and business consultancy, and Opera (www.Opera.com), one of the world’s leading browser providers and platforms in the field of integrated AI-driven digital content, are partnering up to boost the prominence of truthful news articles related to the spread of COVID-19 across Africa. The APO Group Newsroom website (www.Africa-Newsroom.com) […]

Opera News sets a new record with 200 million users

June 9, 2020

Users grew 28% year-over-year driven by increased engagement from the Opera News Hub self-publishing platform and light version of the app Oslo – Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA), one of the world’s leading browser providers and platforms in the field of integrated AI-driven digital content, today announced that its Opera News service reached more than 200 million […]

Opera Mini 50 gets major update and fully revamped design

May 25, 2020

 More than one hundred million people are upgrading to the new version of the popular mobile browser.  Opera, one of the world’s major browser developers, launched Opera Mini 50 today. In a major upgrade, the popular browser has fully revamped its user interface to allow for more personal and intuitive interactions with the most loved […]

World’s first gaming browser Opera GX gets built-in Instagram support and other unique Opera browser features

May 19, 2020

Opera GX now with Instagram and workspaces

Instagram now built into the world’s first gaming browser Opera GX gets Workspaces, a tool for tab-grouping according to context GX has doubled monthly users since the beginning of the year to more than 3 million Upcoming 1-year celebration of GX with new release  Oslo, Norway – Opera GX is the world’s first gaming browser, […]

Opera adds built-in Instagram to its desktop browser

April 22, 2020

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Oslo – Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] is adding a built-in Instagram feature to the newest version of its desktop browser, Opera 68. The popular browser, available on Windows, Mac and Linux, already has several built-in messengers in the sidebar, including Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Telegram. Recent weeks, with people staying at home and social distancing as […]

Opera launches its online editorial platform Opera News Hub in Ghana

April 14, 2020

The platform is now used by more than 40 thousand African content creators Opera, one of the world’s major browser developers and a leading internet consumer brand, has launched its online editorial platform Opera News Hub, in Ghana.  The launch of Opera News Hub provides Ghanaian authors and bloggers with easier ways to produce, distribute, […]

Opera helps provide 120 million users in Africa with official information about COVID-19

April 2, 2020

The Norwegian browser developer has introduced an always on speed dial and a dedicated news channel in the Opera Mini and Opera For Android browsers The coronavirus outbreak is rapidly spreading across the African continent. As of March 31, 2020, Africa CDC reported over five thousand cases of people infected with COVID-19 in 46 African […]

Opera introduces major updates to its blockchain-browser on Android

March 30, 2020

Opera introduces IPFS support, expands crypto top ups to the EU and adds support for .crypto addresses

The world’s first Web 3 ready browser introduces seamless support for the decentralized web through IPFS support Opera expands 30-second crypto wallet top-ups to the entire EU, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and Switzerland. Opera users can now register .crypto domain names and wallet addresses Oslo, March 30, 2020 – Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA) was the first […]

Opera and Worldreader expand access to free ebooks for children and students in Africa during the COVID-19

March 26, 2020

Opera, one of the world’s leading browser providers, and international nonprofit organization, Worldreader, are expanding the access to ebooks for children and students via the Opera Mini browser during the coronavirus outbreak. Starting this week, Worldreader will offer a new selection of ebooks to Opera Mini users as well as a  brand new web app […]

Opera introduces Opera News Lite

March 24, 2020

Since its launch two years ago, Opera News has become one of the most used news and content apps in the world, with more than 160 million users. Today, Opera launches Opera News Lite, a lighter version of the popular Opera News application, designed for devices with limited data storage capabilities. With a download size […]

Opera Ads selects Httpool as their new ad sales partner in Southeast Asia

February 27, 2020

Opera Ads, the fast growing online advertising platform that connects the advertisers seamlessly with Opera products, has selected Httpool as its new ad sales partner in Southeast Asia. Through this partnership, Opera will provide digital marketing solutions for brands, media agencies and other advertisers in Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Bangladesh.  Opera Ads offers […]

Opera makes browsing four times faster in Kenya with the installation of new local servers in Mombasa

February 18, 2020

With unique features on its mobile applications and the installation of its new local servers, Opera is significantly improving the online experience of millions of Kenyans Opera (Nasdaq: OPRA), one of the world’s leading browser developers with more than 350 million monthly active users, today announced the successful installation of its new local servers in […]

Opera adds a better reader mode to its powerful Android browser

February 6, 2020

Opera with improved reader mode

Opera (NASDAQ:OPRA) is releasing the newest version of its flagship Android browser. Version 56 of the Opera browser for Android comes with a significantly enhanced reader mode: the redesigned feature improves readability and allows users to stay focused on the content they are reading.  The improved reader mode is Opera’s latest effort to allow people […]

Opera acquires European banking-as-a-service company Pocosys

January 27, 2020

Opera acquires Pocosys

Today, the Norwegian headquartered company announced completion of the acquisition of the Estonian-based company Pocosys, as well as an agreement to further take over Pocopay, its sister company, which holds a payment institution license and provides financial services in the European Union. With these acquisitions, Tallinn will become Opera’s second European hub for fintech services, following Gothenburg, Sweden.

Opera Mini and Mdundo Step Up the Beat in Africa

December 19, 2019

The most popular mobile browser and music service to provide free downloadable music in nine African countries.  Opera and Mdundo, a leading African music sharing platform, has announced that Opera Mini users can now, for free, listen to and download their favorite music from the most recognized artists in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, […]

Opera brings Opera GX, the world’s first gaming browser to macOS

December 12, 2019

Opera GX is now ready to run on your Mac. According to a representative study conducted by Opera on gamers in the US, 14% of people play computer games on their macOS devices, while 82% use Windows machines. Although not dominant on the market, Mac remains a relevant gaming environment. The macOS version of the world’s first gaming browser is now available for download in early access mode.

Opera Ads releases new ad units to improve how online businesses interact with their customers

November 18, 2019

Opera Ads is a fast-growing online advertising platform that seamlessly integrates into the Opera product portfolio and its 350 million global users. The company has recently announced the addition of new ad units that will help advertisers increase engagement with their target audiences and maximize the performance of their online campaigns. In traditional online advertising, […]

Opera makes browsing four times faster in Nigeria with the installation of new local servers in Lagos

November 13, 2019

The new data servers have just improved the internet experience for millions of Nigerians.  Opera Limited (Nasdaq: OPRA), one of the world’s major browser developers and leader in AI-driven digital content, has officially announced the successful installation of their new local servers hosted within the MDXi Lekki Data Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, which is also […]

Opera launches Opera News Hub, a new online media platform where content creators can reach over 350 million people

November 12, 2019

The new media platform helps authors and bloggers produce and distribute original content while getting discovered by new audiences Opera, the Norwegian browser developer and leader on AI driven digital content, announced today that Opera News, the most downloaded news app in Nigeria, is expanding its platform with the introduction of  Opera News Hub – […]

Opera launches OLeads in Nigeria to enable growth for more than 40 million small and medium size enterprises

October 28, 2019

The new online lead generation platform integrates seamlessly into Opera’s scalable advertising ecosystem in Nigeria. Opera Limited (Nasdaq: OPRA), one of the world’s major browser developers and leader in AI-driven digital content, has announced the launch of OLeads—a new online lead generation platform for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). OLeads offers a unique tools to […]

The Opera browser becomes almost 20 percent faster thanks to enhanced privacy features

October 7, 2019

Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA), one of the world’s leading browser providers, has just added a new tracker blocker, which speeds up web browsing by almost 20 percent. The new feature compliments Opera’s set of existing privacy-enhancing features including an ad blocker and a free, unlimited VPN. The company is also introducing improvements to the Snapshot tool which make taking and sharing screenshots more fun.

Opera GX now let’s you limit the network bandwidth used by your browser to speed up gaming and streaming

September 13, 2019

Opera GX is the world’s first gaming browser. Launched in June 2019 in early access mode, it now comes with several major new improvements including a game release calendar, a network bandwidth limiter and improvements to the built-in Twitch feature. Oslo, Sept 12, 2019 Launched in June 2019, during the E3 gaming convention, Opera GX […]

Opera launches the first browser for iOS with Web 3 support and Crypto Wallet

June 26, 2019

The blockchain-ready Opera Touch browser for iOS is available for download starting today. This release follows Opera’s addition of Crypto Wallet support on Android and PC and means that Opera is now Web 3-ready across all major platforms. Oslo – The award-winning Opera Touch browser for iOS now features crypto wallet integration and Web 3 […]

Opera opens early access to the world’s first gaming browser, Opera GX

June 11, 2019

The new PC browser lets gamers control their computer’s CPU and memory usage to make their gaming and streaming smoother. It also features Twitch integration and numerous customization options. Los Angeles, California/ Oslo, Norway – There are currently more than 1.2 billion* PC gamers. Today, Opera unveils the world’s first web browser tailored to their […]

Opera presents the State of Mobile Web report 2019 for Africa

June 11, 2019

Opera, one of the world’s major browser developers, and a leader in the field of content platforms, presented today the State of Mobile Web 2019 report, which gives a detailed look at the digital landscape of the African region. The report reveals that in Q1-2019, the Opera browsers and standalone news app were used by […]

Opera to add TRON support to its Crypto Wallet

May 15, 2019

(Oslo, Norway and San Francisco, CA) – Opera, the first browser with Web 3 capabilities, is announcing its intention to soon support TRON’s TRX and other TRC-standard tokens within its browser. Opera’s Crypto Wallet already supports ETH and ERC tokens. The decision to add another major blockchain onto its platform, marks a further step in […]

New partnership with Opera Browser protects identity and privacy while browsing on the HTC EXODUS 1

February 26, 2019

HTC’S EXODUS 1 Expands Privacy and Security for Worldwide UsersHTC’S EXODUS 1 Expands Privacy & Security for Worldwide Users The EXODUS 1 challenges big data business models of large tech companies New partnership with Opera Browser protects identity and privacy while browsing on the HTC EXODUS 1 Following validation from the crypto community, the HTC […]