Solana News: Western Union to Launch USDPT Stablecoin on Solana Next Month

175-Year-Old Money Transfer Giant Western Union is now preparing for a major move into crypto. The payments giant says it will launch its own stablecoin, called USDPT, next month on the Solana blockchain.

Why Solana Was Chosen?

Western Union did not pick Solana by accident. Solana processed $650 billion in adjusted stablecoin volume in a single month earlier this year, making it the fastest-growing stablecoin settlement network by global transaction volume. 

For a company that handles millions of transactions across 200 countries every single day, choosing a blockchain that settles in seconds at fractions of a cent per transaction is the only decision that makes practical sense.

That makes it attractive for a company focused on cross-border transfers, where speed and cost matter the most. 

PayPal, Fiserv, and now Western Union have all chosen Solana as the chain for their stablecoins.

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The Three Products Launching Together

USDPT is not arriving alone. Western Union is launching an entire ecosystem around it, three connected products that together form the company’s complete blockchain strategy.

It is also launching the Digital Asset Network (DAN), which will connect crypto wallets to Western Union’s retail and agent network. With over 600,000 agents in more than 200 countries, users may be able to send tokens from a wallet and collect cash locally without needing a bank account.

Another product is the USD Stable Card, a prepaid card backed by stablecoins, which is expected later this year. 

Built with Rain and Visa, the card is aimed at high-inflation countries like Argentina, where people look for safer ways to protect their money.

What Happens Next?

USDPT is expected to launch as early as May 2026, starting with selected markets before expanding globally. 

Interestingly, despite this major update, Solana’s price has remained mostly stable, trading around $86 after recently touching $91.

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