Tether Launches Free Bitcoin Mining Software and Expands Wallet Access
Tether has launched a partnership with Opera to integrate its USDT stablecoin and Tether Gold into the MiniPay wallet, which is aimed at users in emerging markets and has seen significant growth. Additionally, Tether introduced MiningOS, a free and open-source Bitcoin mining software that simplifies the mining process for various scales of operations. These initiatives not only enhance Tether's market presence but also promote broader financial access and infrastructure in regions with increasing demand for digital currencies.
TLDR Tether integrates USDT stablecoin and Tether Gold into Opera’s MiniPay wallet targeting emerging markets MiniPay has 12.6 million wallets across 60 countries and processed over $153 million in December Tether launches MiningOS, free open-source Bitcoin mining software compatible with various hardware MiningOS scales from home mining operations to industrial facilities without third-party vendor costs Both initiatives expand Tether’s reach beyond stablecoins into financial access and mining infrastructure Tether made two announcements on Monday that expand its presence in cryptocurrency markets. The stablecoin issuer partnered with Opera to bring USDT and Tether Gold to the MiniPay wallet. Tether also released MiningOS, an open-source platform for Bitcoin mining operations. Bitcoin Mining is complex. Mining OS by Tether (MOS) makes it simple. Introducing MOS — the open-source operating system for real mining infrastructure. Modular. Scalable. Built for energy + hardware + data. Explore the Documentation: https://t.co/3zcBHFFzRp Join our… pic.twitter.com/G0GwbtfLKT — Tether (@tether) February 2, 2026 The MiniPay partnership focuses on providing financial services to emerging markets. Users in Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia can now access Tether’s products through the mobile wallet app. The wallet requires only a phone number to activate and works on Android and iOS devices. MiniPay operates across 60 countries worldwide. The platform has 12.6 million activated wallets and has completed 350 million transactions. During the fourth quarter of 2024, the wallet experienced 50% user growth with most new users from emerging markets. December transaction volume through MiniPay exceeded $153 million. The figures show growing adoption of dollar-denominated digital payments in mobile-first regions. Users can access USDT for everyday transactions and Tether Gold for long-term savings protection. MiniPay Wallet Features The MiniPay wallet is built on the Celo blo...
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