WESTERN UNION TO LAUNCH USD-BACKED STABLECOIN ON SOLANA IN 2026

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Western Union announced plans to launch the US Dollar Payment Token (USDPT), a Solana-based stablecoin issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, in the first half of 2026. The token will allow Western Union's 100 million customers to send money internationally without relying on local currencies, expanding its 175-year legacy of global payments into the digital asset era.