Western Union Announces USDPT Stablecoin on Solana and Digital Asset Network

XRP Holders Disappointed as Western Union Makes Unexpected Move

TL;DR Western Union will launch its own stablecoin, “US Dollar Payment Token (USDPT).” The company selected the Solana (SOL) network over the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The XRP community reacted with disappointment, recalling WU’s trials with Ripple in 2018. Western Union, one of the world’s most established payment companies, has taken a significant step in adapting to the digital age by announcing the launch of a new stablecoin. However, the decision…

Western Union Files Trademark for ‘WUUSD’ a Day After USDPT Stablecoin Reveal

An analyst told Decrypt that ‘WUUSD could be the public-facing ticker or symbol, while USDPT remains the regulatory and issuance name.’

Morning Minute: Western Union Chooses Solana for Stablecoin - WorldNL Magazine

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors fall 1-2% ahead of FOMC today; BTC at $113,200 Bitwise SOL ETF breaks 2025 record for launch day volume Western Union announced stablecoin on Solana MetaMask introduces Season 1 of rewards with $30M up for grabs…

EDITORIAL | Western Union’s Regulated USDPT Stablecoin Could Redefine Remittances in Africa

Western Union’s latest decision to launch its own U.S. dollar–backed stablecoin, USDPT, marks one of the most consequential steps yet by a legacy financial brand into digital money. PRESS RELEASE | @WesternUnion Announces USDPT Stablecoin on Solana and Digital Asset Network Built on @Solana and issued by @Anchorage, Western Union aims to launch $USDPT, expanding the ways to move money and to support its treasury capabilities.https://t.co/AtdqiH…

How Will Ripple Compete With Solana After the Western Union Deal? XRP Price Prediction

XRP has always been the top pick in crypto when it comes to banks, payments, and cross-border transfers. So when Solana suddenly landed a deal with Western Union, a lot of XRP holders were caught off guard. And it’s a huge deal too. Western Union is building a stablecoin on Solana, which gives SOL a massive edge in real-world payments. JUST IN: Western Union to launch stablecoin on Solana in 2026. pic.twitter.com/w0rJDyqVMs — Watcher.Guru (@Wat…

Western Union Files New Trademark Application For 'WUUSD’

Western Union has filed a trademark application for “WUUSD” just one day after it announced its USDPT stablecoin on October 28.