Western Union plans to launch a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin in 2026 to speed up global money transfers. Called the U.S. Dollar Payment Token (USDPT), the coin will be issued by Anchorage Digital and run on the Solana blockchain. 

Trump Media is launching Truth Predict, a new feature on Truth Social that lets users trade on real-world events like elections and sports.

Securitize, a platform for tokenizing real-world assets, will go public through a merger with Cantor Equity Partners II, a SPAC backed by Cantor Fitzgerald.

Top stories in the Crypto Roundup today:

• Western Union to Launch Solana-Based Stablecoin in 2026 With Anchorage Digital
• Trump Media Launches Truth Predict for Real-Time Event Betting on Truth Social
• Securitize to Go Public at $1.25B Valuation via SPAC Merger With Cantor Fitzgerald Affiliate

Western Union to Launch Solana-Based Stablecoin in 2026 With Anchorage Digital

Western Union plans to launch a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin in 2026 to speed up global money transfers. Called the U.S. Dollar Payment Token (USDPT), the coin will be issued by Anchorage Digital and run on the Solana blockchain. 

The move is aimed at cutting fees and delays in cross-border payments across Western Union’s 100 million-user network.

"With Anchorage Digital as our regulated partner and Solana’s blockchain technology, we’re taking a step toward faster, more efficient payments," said Western Union CEO Devin McGranahan.

Trump Media Launches Truth Predict for Real-Time Event Betting on Truth Social

Trump Media is launching Truth Predict, a new feature on Truth Social that lets users trade on real-world events like elections and sports.

The tool, built with Crypto.com Derivatives North America, will allow users to convert in-app “Truth Gems” into CRO tokens to purchase prediction contracts.

Set to begin beta testing soon, Truth Predict marks the first time a social media app has integrated real-time prediction markets. A U.S. launch and global expansion are expected, pending regulatory clearance.

Securitize to Go Public at $1.25B Valuation via SPAC Merger With Cantor Fitzgerald Affiliate

Securitize, a platform for tokenizing real-world assets, will go public through a merger with Cantor Equity Partners II, a SPAC backed by Cantor Fitzgerald.

The deal values Securitize at $1.25 billion and includes $225 million in new funding from investors like ParaFi Capital and Borderless Capital.

All current shareholders, including BlackRock, ARK Invest and Morgan Stanley, will retain their stakes. The new company will trade on Nasdaq under the ticker “SECZ.”

Securitize says it will tokenize its own shares in an industry first. The firm has already tokenized over $4 billion in assets and is fully registered with U.S. regulators. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026.

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