Android users can purchase Ethereum through Opera

Ethereum cryptocurrency can now be purchased directly through the wallet embedded in the Opera browser application for Android devices. However, at this stage, this opportunity is available to residents of only three Scandinavian countries: Sweden, Norway and Denmark, reports Breakermag .

You can buy cryptocurrency using credit, debit cards and payment systems, while creating a separate account for this is not necessary. Users will only need to log in to BankID electronic identification system in Norway and Sweden or NemID in Denmark.

CAN now! Just top You up closeup your #Crypto wallet in Opera for All Android in less See than 60 seconds. Now available with @SafelloAB in Sweden, Norway & Denmark. Try it in beta: https://t.co/LAp7W08Krk #cryptoforall # web3 #OperaCrypto pic.twitter.com/ae04E4tKS4

– Opera (@opera) February 6, 2019

Customer verification is provided by Safello's crypto-brokerage service, regulated by the Swedish Financial Supervision Authority. It is worth noting, however, quite high commissions of the service upon purchase – they usually make up 7%, but at the initial stage there will be a discount: 2.5% for users from Sweden and 5% for residents of Denmark and Norway.

According to the developers, the transfer of the ether to the user's wallet occurs within one minute.

"It is necessary to ensure the simplicity of the purchase and use of cryptocurrency in order to contribute to the wider dissemination of technology, " said Charles Hamel, head of Opera's cryptocurrency direction.

Which countries will get access to the service is not reported yet.

Recall the developers of Opera Software introduced a browser-based Web 3.0 for Android with a built-in Ethereum wallet in December 2018 . In addition to Ethereum, it supports ERC-20 tokens, ERC-721 collectible items and decentralized applications.

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