{"id":23289,"date":"2026-03-05T17:29:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T17:29:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bitunikey.com\/news\/crossmint-western-union-partner-to-bring-usdpt-stablecoin-to-solana\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T17:29:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T17:29:45","slug":"crossmint-western-union-partner-to-bring-usdpt-stablecoin-to-solana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bitunikey.com\/news\/crossmint-western-union-partner-to-bring-usdpt-stablecoin-to-solana\/","title":{"rendered":"Crossmint, Western Union partner to bring USDPT stablecoin to Solana"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-detail__content blocks\">\n<p class=\"is-style-lead\">Western Union is moving deeper into blockchain payments with a new stablecoin initiative tied to the Solana network.<\/p>\n<div id=\"cn-block-summary-block_8a3516ea62c042847d915698fd3b52e9\" class=\"cn-block-summary\">\n<div class=\"cn-block-summary__nav tabs\">\n        <span class=\"tabs__item is-selected\">Summary<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"cn-block-summary__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Western Union\u00a0partnered with\u00a0Crossmint\u00a0to support the USDPT stablecoin on\u00a0Solana.<\/li>\n<li>The stablecoin will connect on-chain transfers with\u00a0360,000+ Western Union cash pickup points\u00a0across\u00a0200+ countries.<\/li>\n<li>Anchorage Digital Bank\u00a0will issue USDPT to support compliance and institutional access.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .cn-block-summary --><\/p>\n<p>The company has partnered with Crossmint to support the rollout of USDPT, a U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoin that will operate on the Solana (SOL) ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>The collaboration was <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.crossmint.com\/crossmint-western-union-support-usdpt-stablecoin-and-digital-asset-network-on-solana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">announced<\/a> on March 4 by Crossmint and will connect the stablecoin to Western Union\u2019s newly introduced Digital Asset Network, which links on-chain dollars to real-world cash access across its global payout infrastructure.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stablecoin connected to Western Union\u2019s payout network<\/h2>\n<p>USDPT was first revealed in October 2025, with a launch expected in the first half of 2026. The stablecoin will be issued by Anchorage Digital Bank.<\/p>\n<p>Western Union\u2019s Digital Asset Network links blockchain transfers with its global cash distribution system. Through the network, users can convert digital dollars into local currency using more than 360,000 collection points worldwide, spanning over 200 countries and territories.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A huge moment for stablecoins.<\/p>\n<p>Crossmint is partnering with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WesternUnion?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@WesternUnion<\/a> to help bring their USDPT stablecoin on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/solana?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@solana<\/a> to millions of users.<\/p>\n<p>Together, we\u2019ll help connect stablecoin payments to tens of thousands of Western Union on and off ramps worldwide. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/x5bSy7rnal\">pic.twitter.com\/x5bSy7rnal<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Crossmint (@crossmint) <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/crossmint\/status\/2029235706808398109?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">March 4, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>    <!-- .cn-block-related-link --><\/p>\n<p>Malcolm Clarke, Western Union\u2019s vice president of digital assets, said the network connects digital wallets and platforms directly to the company\u2019s payout infrastructure. Partners such as Crossmint provide the technology layer that allows these integrations to work across blockchain systems and traditional payment rails.<\/p>\n<p>This setup allows stablecoin transactions to move on-chain while still connecting to familiar cash pickup services used in many remittance corridors.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crossmint infrastructure supports wallets and fintech apps<\/h2>\n<p>Crossmint will integrate USDPT into its wallet infrastructure and payment APIs, allowing fintech platforms and developers to access the stablecoin through its existing tools.<\/p>\n<p>Rodrigo Fern\u00e1ndez Touza, co-founder of Crossmint, said the collaboration links digital dollar transfers with Western Union\u2019s global payout network. <\/p>\n<p>Developers using Crossmint\u2019s APIs can build applications that send funds on Solana while offering recipients the option to collect cash through Western Union locations where available.<\/p>\n<p>The system allows fintech apps to hold value in digital dollars, transfer funds instantly on-chain, and connect to Western Union\u2019s payout network when users need local currency.<\/p>\n<p>Solana\u2019s fast settlement speeds and low transaction costs have made it a common choice for payment-focused blockchain applications, including stablecoin transfers and cross-border transactions.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- .cn-block-related-link --><\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Western Union is moving deeper into blockchain payments with a new stablecoin initiative tied to the Solana network. Summary Western Union\u00a0partnered with\u00a0Crossmint\u00a0to support the USDPT stablecoin on\u00a0Solana. 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