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[Western Union to Launch Stablecoin Prepaid Payment Card, Targeting High-Inflation Markets] Western Union has announced the launch of a prepaid payment card supporting stablecoins, primarily aimed at countries and regions experiencing severe inflation to enhance purchasing power stability. Western Union CFO Matthew Cagwin stated that the payment card can help users in economies with currency devaluation better preserve value, such as Argentina, which experienced over 200% inflation last year. Additionally, Western Union is preparing to launch a USD payment token, USDPT, issued by Anchorage Digital on the Solana network, with plans to roll it out in 2026.

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