International remittance giant Western Union will launch a payment card supporting stablecoin preloading for high-inflation economies

According to market news, international remittance giant Western Union has announced the issuance of a payment card that supports stablecoin preloading, primarily targeting countries and regions with severe inflation, aiming to further expand the integration of digital assets into payment services.

Western Union's Chief Financial Officer Matthew Cagwin stated that the payment card provides greater stability for purchasing power, especially in economies where the currency has significantly depreciated, such as Argentina, where inflation exceeded 200% last year. The dollar-denominated stablecoin card helps remittance recipients better preserve value. In addition, Western Union also revealed that it is currently preparing to launch the dollar payment token USDPT, a stablecoin issued by Anchorage Digital on the Solana network, which was previously planned for release in 2026.