Western Union, the 170-year-old remittance giant once synonymous with telegraphs and money orders, is staking a claim in the next era of payments. The company announced plans this week to launch a dollar-backed stablecoin, the U.S. Dollar Payment Token (USDPT), with an expected debut in the first half of 2026. The token will run on […]
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