Money transfer giant, Western Union, is targeting a May 2026 rollout for its USD-backed stablecoin, USDPT, as it accelerates its push into digital assets.
The company is preparing to launch the token as part of a broader strategy to modernize cross-border payments and compete with crypto-native remittance solutions. USDPT will run on the Solana blockchain and is being developed in partnership with infrastructure provider, Crossmint.
“At the foundation of our strategy is USDPT, our U.S dollar-backed stablecoin. USDPT is now in its final stages of readiness and is expected to go live next month,” said Western Union President and CEO, Devin McGranahan..
The stablecoin is designed to enable faster and cheaper global money transfers while also allowing users to hold and move digital dollars more efficiently. Western Union plans to integrate USDPT into its existing network, giving customers the ability to convert between digital assets and local currencies across its global payout system.
The rollout, expected as early as May 2026, reflects the company’s broader shift toward blockchain-based infrastructure as it looks to improve settlement speeds, reduce costs, and unlock new revenue streams tied to stablecoin usage.
Western Union has indicated that stablecoins could also help it manage liquidity more efficiently by earning returns on the funds backing the token, while maintaining compliance across the more than 200 countries where it operates.
While USDPT will debut globally, the company has long identified Sub-Saharan Africa, especially
as strategically vital markets, ranking only behind the UAE and Saudi Arabia within its broader Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) network.
The move places the 175-year-old firm among a growing number of traditional financial players exploring stablecoins as a bridge between fiat and digital finance.
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