Western Union launches a stablecoin. Cryptocurrency is no obstacle to nearly two centuries of the company’s history
17.06.2026
Journal: PLUS №5 (337), 2026
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Western Union launches a stablecoin. Cryptocurrency is no obstacle to nearly two centuries of the company’s history
When a company founded in 1851 launches its own cryptocurrency, it's a project worth taking a closer look. Western Union announced the USDPT stablecoin built on the Solana blockchain, as well as a card for stablecoin payments and a bridge between crypto wallets and its own points of presence worldwide.
Journal: PLUS №5 (337), 2026
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