Western Union has chosen Solana as the exclusive blockchain for its forthcoming US dollar–pegged stablecoin and a broader “Digital Asset Network,” a decision that immediately ricocheted through crypto social media and reignited long-running tribal feuds between XRP and Solana partisans. In an X post on Tuesday, Solana’s official account declared, “It’s official: @WesternUnion, the world’s largest money transfer business, is building exclusively on Solana,” pairing the claim with a launch reel featuring CEO Devin McGranahan.

Western Union’s plan centers on a dollar-backed token— dubbed the US Dollar Payment Token (USDPT)—with issuance by Anchorage Digital Bank and an initial rollout targeted for 2026. The initiative is part of a multi-pronged modernization effort that includes on- and off-

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