ChainCatcher news, reported by 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.

It is understood that the fund's investors 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 will build financial products around it, while also integrating relevant infrastructure for development.