Western Union is exploring stablecoins to enhance cross-border payments, fiat conversions, and store-of-value solutions. The move comes as regulatory clarity, including the U.S. GENIUS Act, accelerates crypto adoption in traditional finance.
- Western Union is piloting stablecoin-based settlement solutions in South America and Africa to improve remittance speed and cost efficiency.
- The GENIUS Act and MiCA regulations are accelerating stablecoin adoption, with major financial players expected to fully integrate by 2026.
- Critics, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, warn that unregulated stablecoins could lead to data exploitation and financial instability.
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