Western Union to launch inflation‑protecting “stable card” and issue USD‑pegged stablecoin on Solana (Digital Asset Network in H1 2025, USDPT/H1 2026)

Western Union plans a “stable card” to shield users in high‑inflation countries, will issue its own coin as part of a multi‑pillar digital asset roadmap, and is building a Digital Asset Network (DAN) linking to four on/off‑ramp providers expected in H1 2025. The company confirmed its stablecoin settlement system will be built on Solana using the US Dollar Payment Token (USDPT) slated for H1 2026, and has filed a trademark for “WUUSD” with plans for distribution via partner exchanges and Anchorage Digital Bank.
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Western Union announced a specific product (a “stable card”) aimed at high‑inflation markets, a named Digital Asset Network linking to four on/off‑ramps expected in H1 2025, a confirmed Solana‑based settlement using USDPT targeted for H1 2026, and a trademark filing for “WUUSD” with planned distribution via exchanges and Anchorage Digital Bank.