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Solana News Update: Western Union Connects Traditional and Modern Finance Using Solana Stablecoin

Solana News Update: Western Union Connects Traditional and Modern Finance Using Solana Stablecoin

Bitget-RWA2025/10/31 05:10
By:Bitget-RWA

- Western Union launches USDPT stablecoin on Solana in 2026 via Anchorage Digital Bank, leveraging blockchain for fast, low-cost cross-border payments. - The token integrates with Western Union's 350,000+ agent network to convert USDPT to fiat, aiming to cut transaction costs by 50% and settlement times to minutes. - This move aligns with $300B stablecoin market growth and U.S. regulatory shifts, positioning Western Union against competitors like PayPal while addressing its 6% Q1 revenue decline. - Solana'

Western Union, a company with a 173-year history in money transfers, is preparing to introduce its U.S. Dollar Payment Token (USDPT) stablecoin on the

blockchain during the first half of 2026, signaling a significant move toward digital assets, . The stablecoin, which will be issued by Anchorage Digital Bank—a federally regulated institution—will utilize Solana’s fast and cost-effective network to enable efficient, scalable international payments, . CEO Devin McGranahan highlighted that this project will let Western Union "capture the economic benefits associated with stablecoins," a strategy influenced by recent U.S. regulatory changes such as the GENIUS Act, .

USDPT will be incorporated into Western Union’s current payment infrastructure, allowing customers to send, receive, and store the token via partner exchanges,

. An accompanying Digital Asset Network is designed to address the “last mile” challenge in crypto payments by collaborating with wallet providers and leveraging Western Union’s network of over 350,000 agents worldwide to convert USDPT into traditional currency, as reported by Crypto.news. This system aims to lower transaction fees by as much as 50% and reduce settlement times to just minutes, .

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The stablecoin market, now valued at $300 billion, has experienced rapid expansion, with monthly transfer activity rising 35.68% so far this year, according to Yahoo Finance. Western Union’s move mirrors a larger shift among traditional financial institutions toward blockchain, following in the footsteps of rivals like PayPal and MoneyGram, CoinDesk reported. The choice of Solana—a blockchain capable of handling 65,000 transactions per second at costs below $0.01 each—demonstrates Western Union’s commitment to scalability and operational efficiency, Crypto.news added.

Regulatory compliance is a key aspect of this initiative. Anchorage Digital’s involvement in issuing and safeguarding the stablecoin ensures adherence to federal regulations, while Western Union’s risk management systems will oversee its operation, CoinDesk stated. The launch also aligns with the debut of the first U.S. spot Solana ETP (Exchange-Traded Product) on the NYSE, reflecting increasing institutional trust in digital assets, as Yahoo Finance reported.

Experts predict the stablecoin sector could expand to $750 billion by 2026 as adoption grows, CryptoTimes noted. Western Union’s entry into this market comes as the company faces a 6% drop in first-quarter revenue, prompting a strategic shift toward digital assets, Yahoo Finance observed. Through its Digital Asset Network and USDPT, Western Union aims to enhance financial access, especially in developing regions, by providing cost-effective remittance options, Coinotag reported.

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