Solana Partners with Western Union: Is It a Threat to XRP?

Western Union’s recent announcement shook the crypto industry, sparking debate about its partnership with Solana and its potential impact on Ripple’s dominance in cross-border payments. Crypto influencers, Mason Versluis and Mickle, took opposing stances regarding this move. 2025 saw Western Union partnering with Solana to launch USDPT, a U.S.-dollar backed stablecoin, potentially impacting XRP’s long-standing role as a bridge currency for international transactions.