.@WesternUnion USDPT and the Digital Asset Network, built on Solana. Changing how the world's money moves. businesswire.com/news/home/2025…
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LAUNCHED May 4, 2026 on Solana for B2B settlement; Philippines and Bolivia as first markets; Fireblocks selected as core settlement infrastructure; 'Stable by Western Union' consumer product planned for 40+ markets later in 2026; DAN live with first partner Apr 28, seven more activations expected by end of 2026; Anchorage Digital Bank issuer, U.S. Bank reserve custodian. As of late May 2026 DefiLlama tracks USDPT with ~$1.5M circulating against a verified Solana mint (HVWf8JmLoHs99Lw8Psf3fyqAtA4crWxCPkrmSdNjhNH3); the CoinGecko entry (usdpt-western-union) remains preview-only with no price feed, so promotion to active is pending confirmation of a fetchable runtime price path. On June 4 2026 Bybit became the first major exchange to list USDPT, adding LatAm fiat on/off-ramp access
US Dollar Payment Token (USDPT) Pre-launch Stablecoin Tracker
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- Backing
- Real-World Asset Backed
- Governance
- Centralized (CeFi)
- Peg Currency
- US Dollar
- Jurisdiction
- United States
Launch Timeline
OverdueQ2 2026 → May 2026 (current)
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Bybit becomes first major exchange to list USDPT
Bybit lists USDPT with fiat on/off-ramp access for Latin American users.
SourceUSDPT launches on Solana; Philippines and Bolivia as first markets
Western Union officially rolls out USDPT on the Solana blockchain for B2B agent settlement, with 'Stable by Western Union' consumer product planned for 40+ markets later in 2026.
SourceFireblocks selected as core settlement infrastructure partner
Fireblocks (including Dynamic embedded wallets and TRES financial platform) powers USDPT's custody, settlement, and wallet infrastructure.
SourceDigital Asset Network (DAN) goes live with first partner
First DAN partner activates the week of Apr 27, giving crypto wallets access to Western Union's 360,000+ payout locations across 200+ countries via single API; seven additional DAN partners expected before end of 2026.
SourceCEO confirms May 2026 USDPT launch on Q1 earnings call
McGranahan tells analysts USDPT is in final stages and launching in May as an alternative to SWIFT interbank settlement, not initially consumer-facing; consumer-facing USD Stable Card planned for later in 2026.
SourceCEO speaks at Digital Asset Summit NYC; U.S. Bank confirmed as reserve custodian
McGranahan outlines float-revenue model, community bank onboarding vision, and dollar-denominated holdings for inflationary regions; confirms U.S. Bank as custodian via Anchorage Digital.
SourceCrossmint partnership for wallet infrastructure and payment APIs
Crossmint integrates USDPT into wallet infrastructure, enabling fintech developers to build on Solana with cash-out through Western Union locations.
SourceWestern Union announces USDPT on Solana with Anchorage Digital
USDPT to be issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, connecting on-chain dollar transfers to Western Union's cash network spanning 200+ countries.
SourceLaunched Settlement Dollar
USDPT launched on May 4, 2026 as Western Union's U.S. dollar payment stablecoin on Solana, issued by Anchorage Digital Bank and designed first for treasury and agent settlement. Public price and market-cap feeds remain the gating items before the asset can move beyond pre-launch coverage.
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Western Union to Launch Stablecoin on Solana With Anchorage Digital
Western Union plans to launch USDPT for its 100-million-user payment network, becoming the latest traditional finance firm tapping blockchain rails for global transfers.
Western Union has big plans for stablecoins
CEO Devin McGranahan outlines strategy: converting negative float to positive float revenue, opening network to community banks, and enabling dollar-denominated holdings in inflationary regions.
Western Union's Solana-Based Stablecoin Could Reshape Its Payment Model
Analyst coverage of the May 4 USDPT launch: B2B agent settlement first, consumer-facing 'Stable by Western Union' product planned for 40+ markets later in 2026.
Bybit and Western Union Launch USDPT Trading to Boost Stablecoin Adoption
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