Western Union has filed a trademark application for “WUUSD”, signaling plans to expand into crypto services — just one day after announcing it would launch a stablecoin system on the Solana blockchain early next year.
According to the filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Wednesday, Western Union Holdings, Inc. is seeking to trademark WUUSD for a range of crypto-related services, including stablecoin payment processing, crypto trading, and wallet services. The USPTO has accepted the filing, though it has not yet been assigned to an examiner.
The move follows Western Union’s recent reveal of its upcoming US Dollar Payment Token (USDPT), announced during an investor call on Oct. 23. The company said the USDPT will launch on Solana in the first half of 2026, forming the core of its new stablecoin settlement system.
Western Union also plans to roll out a Digital Asset Network in partnership with Anchorage Digital Bank, designed to serve as a cash off-ramp for the firm’s upcoming stablecoin services.
It remains unclear how WUUSD will differ from USDPT, as Western Union filed an identical trademark application for USDPT in early October. The company has not yet responded to requests for comment on the distinction between the two.
According to the WUUSD filing, the trademark could cover a variety of stablecoin-related services, including exchange, trading, and payment processing. It also points to potential software applications designed to manage, verify, and facilitate crypto transactions, as well as tools for spending and trading cryptocurrencies.
The filing further lists crypto exchange and trading services, payment processing, and financial brokerage for cryptocurrency trading among its potential uses.
Notably, it also references crypto lending services, including the operation of a securities and derivatives exchange — a potential shift from Western Union’s traditional focus on money transfers and remittances.
The move comes amid growing interest from payment and banking providers in stablecoin adoption, spurred by the passage of the GENIUS Act in July, which introduced clearer guidelines for companies issuing and managing U.S. dollar–pegged stablecoins.
