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Western Union is experimenting with settlement systems based on stablecoins to update transfer operations and reduce transfer costs.
This move comes after the passage of the American GENIUS Act, which clarified the rules regarding the use of stablecoins, making their adoption safer for traditional finance.
The company aims to improve speed and liquidity across borders while expanding digital payment tools across emerging markets.

Western Union (WU) is set to introduce a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, the U.S. Dollar Payment Token (USDPT), to its 100 million-user payment network, marking another significant step by a traditional finance firm into blockchain-enabled global payments. The token is expected to launch in the first half of 2026, according to a company press release issued Tuesday.


USDPT will be issued through Anchorage Digital, a federally regulated digital asset bank, and will operate on the Solana (SOL) blockchain, a public network known for fast, low-cost settlements.


“This partnership allows us to bring the benefits of digital dollars to our network and reach virtually every corner of the globe,” said Western Union CEO Devin McGranahan. “With Anchorage Digital as our regulated partner and Solana’s blockchain technology, we are taking a meaningful step toward faster, more efficient, and more inclusive payments for our customers.”


The launch reflects the growing role of stablecoins—crypto tokens pegged to fiat currencies such as the U.S. dollar—in global payment channels. With a market size of roughly $300 billion, stablecoins offer faster, lower-cost alternatives to traditional payment rails and are increasingly used for remittances and cross-border transactions. Regulatory clarity, bolstered by initiatives such as the U.S. GENIUS Act, has further accelerated their adoption among businesses and individuals.


Western Union joins other major players integrating stablecoins into their services. MoneyGram has updated its platform to leverage Circle’s USDC stablecoin, the Stellar (XML) blockchain, and Crossmint’s wallet technology. PayPal’s stablecoin, issued by Paxos, has grown to $2.7 billion since its 2023 launch, while Stripe is developing its own stablecoin infrastructure to support payment processing.
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The major financial services company Western Union has submitted an application to register a new trademark named “WUUSD”, which includes a range of cryptocurrency services, just one day after announcing its intention to launch a stablecoin system on the Solana network early next year.
Western Union Holdings, Inc. submitted the application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Wednesday, to register the trademark WUUSD which covers multiple services related to stablecoins. The office indicated that it formally received the application, but it has not yet been assigned to an examiner.

The card protects users in high-inflation markets by preloading funds in stable currencies pegged to the US dollar.
This program acts as an extension to the existing prepaid card, allowing spending or conversion to local cash through Rain and Western Union branches.
This initiative is linked to Western Union's plan to launch its own stablecoin, USDPT, on the Solana blockchain in early 2026.

The old-school money titan just made a power move! 🏦⚡ Western Union is finally hopping on the crypto train, announcing it will soon launch on- and off-ramp services for digital currencies — with stablecoins as the main driver.
Speaking live on Bloomberg, CEO Devin McGranahan dropped the big news: Western Union will now allow users to buy, sell, and cash out stablecoins, aiming to supercharge international remittances with faster, cheaper, and smoother cross-border transfers. No more clunky fees or waiting hours for transfers to clear — blockchain speed is the new gold standard.
Their grand vision? Walk into a WU store, hand over your cash, and boom — your friend across the world gets USDC or any other supported stablecoin in seconds. Or better, receive it directly in your digital wallet and spend it like fiat.
What’s changed? A lot. Just a few years ago, Western Union was skeptical about crypto. Now? It’s about to go head-to-head with Web3 upstarts and old rivals like SWIFT and MoneyGram.
Insiders suspect backend integrations with Circle, Stellar, or Ripple, but nothing is confirmed yet. One thing’s for sure — mainstream adoption just got a rocket boost. 🚀
And the timing couldn’t be better. The U.S. just passed its first federal stablecoin bill, giving firms like WU the legal clarity to move fast. With $260B+ in stablecoins already circulating, this move might not just catch up — it might leapfrog the entire game.
No rollout date yet, but early tests in Latin America are expected by Q4 2025. WU isn’t just watching the crypto revolution — they’re suiting up for battle.

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