Catenaa, Monday, November 03, 2025- Western Union has filed a U.S. trademark for “WUUSD,” following its announcement of the USDPT stablecoin on the Solana blockchain, signaling potential expansion of its digital-asset strategy.
The filing, submitted on Oct. 29 under serial number 99468604, covers cryptocurrency wallet software, stablecoin payment processing, and trading services, according to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office records. Western Union Holdings Inc. submitted the mark, which is currently listed as “awaiting examination.”
The simultaneous emergence of WUUSD and USDPT raises questions about the company’s plans, including whether both tokens will operate independently or if one will replace the other. WUUSD could serve as a simplified consumer-facing token or a placeholder for future digital-asset offerings within Western Union’s planned Digital Asset Network.
USDPT, slated for launch in early 2026 and issued by Anchorage Digital Bank, will allow users to send, receive, and hold stablecoins via Western Union’s global infrastructure. The move represents a major step into blockchain for the company, following pilot trials with Ripple in 2018.
Analysts at William Blair described the initiative as an opportunity for remittance providers, noting stablecoin rails can reduce settlement costs, improve capital efficiency, and expand access in high-inflation markets. They highlighted the utility of USD-denominated stablecoins for mitigating purchasing power erosion and accelerating settlement while reducing pre-funding requirements for distribution partners.
Western Union has not commented on the WUUSD filing or the potential interplay with USDPT, leaving the market speculating on the company’s broader stablecoin strategy.
