PANews reported on December 21 that according to Mariblock, blockchain venture capital firm Verda Ventures announced a partnership with web browser company Opera to launch a $40 million MiniPay fund to support blockchain startups in emerging markets. Investors in the fund also include Jump Crypto, Borderless Group and Richard Parsons. Startups benefiting from the MiniPay fund will have access to Opera's MiniPay wallet framework and build financial products around it, while also integrating related infrastructure for construction.