Western Union Launches USDPT Stablecoin on Solana Blockchain in 2026

Money transfer giant Western Union is set to launch its own stablecoin, the U.S. Dollar Payment Token (USDPT), on the Solana blockchain by 2026. This partnership with Anchorage Digital Bank and the Solana Foundation will enable users to seamlessly send, receive, spend, and hold USDPT through a familiar user experience backed by Western Union’s robust compliance and risk management capabilities. Anchorage Digital Bank, known for its expertise in digital asset custody, will issue the stablecoin.