Visa Expands Stablecoin Network With Western Union’s USDPT
Visa and eligible businesses can now use USDPT, Western Union’s dollar-pegged stablecoin issued and custodied by Anchorage Digital Bank, to settle obligations directly within VisaNet. On Thursday, Anchorage Digital reported that the token—originally launched in May 2026 on the Solana network—becomes the first asset issued by this federally chartered crypto bank to integrate into the payments giant’s settlement mechanisms.
This partnership combines the speed of blockchain transfers with the backing and regulatory compliance of a banking institution regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). For the institutional market, the addition of USDPT solidifies the transition of stablecoins from simple trading tools into core infrastructure for cross-border payments, treasury management, and interbank settlement on a global scale.
The agreement also establishes an operational framework to evaluate and incorporate future stablecoins issued by Anchorage Digital within VisaNet. With this step, both companies plan to expand the institutional digital dollar ecosystem across major remittance corridors and international merchants.
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