Western Union has filed a trademark for “WUUSD,” expanding its crypto ambitions just one day after announcing its USDPT stablecoin on the Solana blockchain. The Oct. 29 filing covers digital wallet software, stablecoin payment processing, and crypto trading services, according to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

The company plans to launch USDPT in early 2026 through Anchorage Digital Bank, allowing users to send and hold stablecoins across its global network. Analysts at William Blair said the initiative could lower settlement costs and improve capital efficiency for remittance firms.

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It remains unclear whether WUUSD will exist alongside USDPT or serve as a rebrand. The filing also references potential crypto lending and exchange services, suggesting broader ambitions within Western Union’s planned Digital Asset Network.

Western Union’s move follows the U.S. GENIUS Act’s passage, which clarified stablecoin regulations. The filing marks one of the company’s most significant blockchain steps since its 2018 Ripple pilot, positioning it to compete in a growing digital payments market.