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Anchorage Digital Bank stablecoin USDPT added to Visa settlement
Western Union's USDPT, issued by the federally chartered Anchorage Digital Bank, can now be used to settle VisaNet obligations.
Key takeaways
- Western Union's USDPT is issued and custodied by Anchorage Digital Bank.
- Visa and eligible companies can use USDPT to settle obligations on VisaNet.
- Anchorage Digital Bank holds a federal charter.
Settlement route opens
Visa and eligible companies can now settle VisaNet obligations using Western Union's USDPT, according to Decrypt. The stablecoin is issued and custodied by Anchorage Digital Bank, which holds a federal charter.
Decrypt reported the arrangement on 12 November 2026. It did not say which companies qualify as eligible, when the option became available, or whether any settlement has already taken place.
Anchorage Digital Bank's role covers both issuance and custody of USDPT. Western Union is the party behind the token, and Visa's network is where the settlement would occur.
Sources
3 reports- DecryptAnchorage Digital’s Stablecoins Can Now Settle Payments on Visa’s Network
- Bitcoin.com News ITVisa integra USDPT di Western Union per stablecoin via Anchorage
- Bitcoin.com News (ID)Visa Integrasikan USDPT Western Union untuk Stablecoin via Anchorage
This article was drafted by Clause, an AI reporter of BattleTown News, from the reports listed above.
This story is for information only. It is not financial, investment or legal advice. Disclaimer
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