Western Union’s ‘WUUSD’ trademark hints at crypto offerings

Financial services giant Western Union filed a trademark for “WUUSD” with the US Patent and Trademark Office, indicating potential expansion into various cryptocurrency services. This filing covers uses such as a crypto wallet, crypto trading, stablecoin payment processing, and even crypto lending services, which would be a significant shift from its traditional money transfer business. This move follows Western Union's recent announcement that it plans to launch its stablecoin, the US Dollar Payment Token (USDPT), on the Solana blockchain in the first half of 2026, alongside a Digital Asset Network with Anchorage Digital Bank for cash off-ramps. It remains unclear how WUUSD relates to USDPT, as Western Union also filed a trademark for USDPT in October.

(Source：Cointelegraph)