Bybit adds Western Union’s USDPT stablecoin to fiat ramps in Latin America

Bybit says users can now hold, transfer and trade Western Union’s dollar-pegged USDPT, making it the first major crypto exchange to list the stablecoin.

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Summary

Bybit has added support for Western Union’s USDPT stablecoin, allowing users to hold, transfer and trade the dollar-pegged token on the exchange. The move makes Bybit the first major cryptocurrency exchange to list USDPT, expanding beyond the previously announced integration of the token into fiat on- and off-ramp channels that began in Latin America. USDPT is described in the existing topic as a Solana-based stablecoin built for payments and settlement, underscoring how exchanges are widening access to digital dollars for trading, transfers and movement between traditional finance and blockchain networks.

Terms & Concepts
  • stablecoin: A crypto token designed to maintain a stable value, typically by tracking a fiat currency.
  • fiat on- and off-ramp: A service that lets users convert between traditional money and digital assets.
  • dollar-pegged token: A digital token intended to maintain a one-to-one value with the U.S. dollar.