Western Union to Roll Out USDPT Stablecoin in May Alongside Stable Card and Digital Asset Network

TLDR

• Western Union intends to introduce its US dollar-pegged stablecoin, USDPT, in May 2026.
• The USDPT stablecoin is developed on the Solana blockchain and issued by Anchorage Digital Bank.
• A Digital Asset Network (DAN) will link cryptocurrency wallets to Western Union’s network of over 360,000 cash pickup locations.
• A USD Stable Card is scheduled for release later this year, enabling users to store and use stablecoins worldwide.
• Following its Q1 earnings report, Western Union’s stock price declined 4.6% on Friday, ending the day at $8.90.

(SeaPRwire) –   During the company’s first-quarter earnings call, Western Union CEO Devin McGranahan confirmed that its US dollar-backed stablecoin, USDPT, is in the final phase of development and is anticipated to launch in May 2026.

Western Union to Launch Solana-Based Stablecoin USDPT Next Month

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McGranahan stated the focus is no longer on if Western Union will enter the digital asset space, but rather on the speed at which it can expand.

USDPT is constructed on the Solana blockchain and will be issued by Anchorage Digital Bank. Initially, the stablecoin is not intended as a direct consumer offering. Its primary function will be to serve as an alternative to the SWIFT network for settling transactions with Western Union’s agent partners.

This approach enables quicker transaction processing that functions even on traditional bank holidays. The initial launch will occur in a limited number of countries with major agent partners.

Exchange partners will facilitate access, conversion, and distribution of USDPT. Banking and financial institution partners in key corridors will manage direct settlement and treasury operations.

Digital Asset Network Goes Live This Week

Concurrent with USDPT, Western Union is introducing its Digital Asset Network, referred to as DAN. This network is engineered to connect cryptocurrency wallets to Western Union’s established global retail and agent infrastructure.

The inaugural DAN partner is scheduled to become operational this week. Western Union reports that its pipeline of partners encompasses tens of millions of crypto wallets globally.

Last month, the company explained that DAN would enable users to convert digital assets into local currency at more than 360,000 pickup points worldwide. The objective is to address the challenge of converting cryptocurrency to cash in a straightforward and widely available manner.

McGranahan characterized DAN as establishing a robust distribution channel that integrates digital asset users directly into Western Union’s retail and digital ecosystem.

Stable Card Planned for Global Rollout

Western Union also revealed plans for a USD Stable Card, projected to launch in the latter part of 2026 across numerous markets. This card will allow consumers to maintain value in stablecoins and spend it internationally.

McGranahan emphasized the card’s particular utility in markets experiencing inflation, where consumers seek access to value tied to the US dollar.

The overall stablecoin market currently has a total market capitalization of approximately $320 billion. Tether’s USDT is the leader at $189.7 billion, with Circle’s USDC following at $77.7 billion.

Western Union initially announced USDPT in October 2025. The company states that digital assets are set to become a fundamental component of its money transfer platform in the future.

Financially, Western Union posted adjusted first-quarter revenue of $983 million, a 1% decrease from the previous year but an improvement over the fourth quarter of 2025. Its shares finished at $8.90 on Friday, a drop of 4.6% for the day.