MiniPay partners with WalletConnect to enhance stablecoin use in physical commerce

Oslo, Norway – March 31, 2026 – MiniPay, a self-custodial wallet developed by Opera and built on the Celo blockchain, has announced a new collaboration with WalletConnect Pay. This integration aims to facilitate stablecoin payments at point-of-sale (POS) terminals, enhancing the use of stablecoins in everyday physical commerce. WalletConnect Pay, which facilitated over $400 billion in transaction volume in 2025, will add a new acceptance layer to MiniPay’s payment solutions, enabling users to utilize their stablecoin balances more effectively.

Stablecoins have long demonstrated their utility in areas where traditional financial systems fall short, such as maintaining purchasing power, enabling quick peer-to-peer transfers, and facilitating cross-border transactions at reduced costs. However, in-store spending has been more challenging to implement due to the need for new merchant hardware and changes in consumer and merchant behavior.

WalletConnect Pay seeks to overcome these challenges by linking digital wallets with existing merchant payment infrastructures, including physical checkout systems. Through this integration, MiniPay users will be able to spend their stablecoin balances at a global network of merchants. This is made possible through WalletConnect Pay’s collaboration with payment service providers like Ingenico, which operates tens of millions of devices in over 120 countries.

Jørgen Arnesen, EVP Mobile at Opera, stated, “MiniPay is focused on making stablecoins useful in everyday life, not just for storing or sending money, but as a currency people can actually spend.” He added that the integration with WalletConnect Pay enhances the real-world applicability of stablecoins and strengthens the payment experience for users.

The partnership with WalletConnect expands MiniPay’s capabilities, connecting it to WalletConnect’s extensive network of over 700 compatible wallets and more than 500 million users across major blockchain networks. This development is part of MiniPay’s broader strategy, which includes local payment methods, virtual accounts for international transfers, and other acceptance paths under development, all within the MiniPay app.

Jess Houlgrave, CEO of WalletConnect, commented, “MiniPay has achieved significant adoption in markets where practical financial tools are crucial. WalletConnect Pay aims to leverage this by integrating users into existing merchant infrastructures, turning stablecoin balances into spendable currency.”

Since its launch in 2023, MiniPay has experienced rapid growth, with over 14 million activated wallets in more than 60 countries, driven by the increasing demand for fast and accessible digital financial solutions. By offering self-custody, low-cost transactions, and a user-friendly experience, MiniPay is facilitating the adoption of stablecoins in regions where they are most needed. The integration with WalletConnect Pay supports this growth by providing users with more opportunities to transition from holding stablecoins to using them in everyday transactions.

For more information, visit MiniPay’s website.

About MiniPay
MiniPay is a non-custodial stablecoin wallet built on the Celo blockchain, designed to make digital finance accessible and affordable, particularly in emerging markets. Since its launch, it has reached over 14 million activated wallets across more than 60 countries.

About WalletConnect
Founded in 2018, WalletConnect provides infrastructure for crypto and stablecoin payments on a global scale. It connects over 500 million users across 700+ wallets on all major blockchains, facilitating more than $400 billion in transaction volume in 2025. WalletConnect Pay enables merchants and payment providers to accept stablecoin and crypto payments easily and affordably.