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Western Unionβs stablecoin takes on fintechs for bigger share of Africaβs $95B remittance market
TechCabal - Oct 29, 2025
Western Union announced the launch of USDPT, a dollar-backed stablecoin, during the Money20/20 fintech conference. The stablecoin will debut on the Solana blockchain in 2026, marking a significant evolution in remittance technology.
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