Users of the Opera Browser Can Now Purchase Bitcoin and Ethereum
Daniel Johnson — March 19, 2020 — Tech
References: press.opera & engadget
The Opera web browser now has the ability to support in-browser crypto acquisitions. In-browser crypto purchases are accessible to users in the United States and Scandinavian countries, where Bitcoin and Ethereum can be purchased through Apple Pay, or through a debit account.
Charles Hamel, the head of cryptocurrencies for Opera, spoke about integrating blockchain, "In the past, obtaining cryptocurrencies was a cumbersome process that took hours or even days. When you compare it with this seamless solution, which takes less than 30 seconds, it really is a gamechanger."
The Opera browser has a history of integrating cryptocurrencies in the past, and it was one of the first to implement a crypto wallet.
Image Credit: Opera
Charles Hamel, the head of cryptocurrencies for Opera, spoke about integrating blockchain, "In the past, obtaining cryptocurrencies was a cumbersome process that took hours or even days. When you compare it with this seamless solution, which takes less than 30 seconds, it really is a gamechanger."
The Opera browser has a history of integrating cryptocurrencies in the past, and it was one of the first to implement a crypto wallet.
Image Credit: Opera
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