# USDPT is a U.S. dollar-denominated payment stablecoin built on Solana.

*fintech · news · 2026-05-04 · Decrypt*

## Key points

- Western Union has launched USDPT, a U.S. dollar stablecoin built on Solana and issued by Anchorage Digital Bank.
- USDPT will support a consumer spending product, 'Stable by Western Union,' launching in over 40 countries in 2026.
- Anchorage Digital Bank's federal charter provides a regulated foundation for USDPT's integration into payment networks.
- Western Union is leveraging its network of over 200 countries and 100 million users for USDPT rollout.

**Companies:** Western Union, Anchorage Digital Bank N.A.
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on Decrypt](https://decrypt.co/366677/western-union-usdpt-stablecoin-solana-anchorage-digital)

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