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Western Union CEO hints at Solana-based stablecoin USDPT launch in May - CoinJournal
The Western Union CEO, during the Western Union’s first-quarter earnings discussion, announced that the company is moving closer to launching its dollar-backed stablecoin USDPT on the Solana blockchain, with a rollout targeted for May 2026.
The update comes after months of internal development around Western Union’s broader digital asset strategy, which aims to combine blockchain settlement with its long-established global cash transfer network.
USDPT moves from concept to near launch
USDPT, short for US Dollar Payment Token, is a fully dollar-backed stablecoin designed to operate on the Solana network.
The token will be issued through Anchorage Digital Bank, a federally regulated crypto institution in the United States.
This structure places regulatory oversight at the centre of the project, while still allowing blockchain-based settlement.
According to details shared by Western Union, the stablecoin will be integrated into a newly developed system known as the Digital Asset Network.
This network will connect crypto wallets, exchanges, and digital platforms directly to Western Union’s physical cash-out infrastructure, which spans more than 200 countries and hundreds of thousands of agent locations worldwide.
The system is designed to allow users to move between digital dollars and physical cash without relying on traditional banking intermediaries.
Users will be able to send USDPT on-chain and withdraw local currency at Western Union locations.
Solana chosen for speed and scale
Solana has been selected as the underlying blockchain for USDPT due to its high throughput and low transaction costs.
The network can process thousands of transactions per second, with settlement times measured in seconds.
This aligns with Western Union’s requirement for high-volume remittance flows.
Notably, Western Union processes millions of cross-border transactions annually, many of which involve small-value transfers.
The company has highlighted that traditional settlement systems often take several days and rely on multiple intermediary banks, while, in contrast, USDPT on Solana is expected to reduce settlement time to near-instant execution while lowering operational costs.
Anchorage Digital Bank will handle issuance and custody, ensuring that each USDPT token remains fully backed by US dollar reserves under regulated standards.
Launch timeline set for May 2026
While earlier guidance placed the rollout within the first half of 2026, the latest update narrows the timeline to May 2026.
The project is described as being in its final preparation phase, with technical integration and network testing underway.
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