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Stablecoins in Emerging Markets Face Growing KYC Test
Stablecoins in Emerging Markets Face Growing KYC Test
August 19, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Stablecoins may have begun as plumbing for crypto trading, but in emerging market the digital holdings are being eyed as payment options to pay for...

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Western Union Considers Jump Onto Stablecoin Bandwagon
Western Union Considers Jump Onto Stablecoin Bandwagon
August 12, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Western Union is reportedly considering the launch of its own dollar-backed stablecoin. The remittance company is facing competition from a growing swath of cryptocurrency-centered money...

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Western Union Expands Retail Footprint With $500 Million Intermex Deal
Western Union Expands Retail Footprint With $500 Million Intermex Deal
August 11, 2025  |  Partnerships

Western Union is acquiring money transfer service International Money Express (Intermex) for $500 million. The deal is designed to bolster Western Union’s retail business in...

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Western Union Launches Money Transfer Partnership With Chipper Cash
Western Union Launches Money Transfer Partnership With Chipper Cash
July 30, 2025  |  Partnerships

Western Union is joining forces with two African FinTechs to provide international money transfer services. The collaboration, announced Wednesday (July 30), will see Western Union work...

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Western Union to Tap Stablecoins and AI for Greater Efficiencies
Western Union to Tap Stablecoins and AI for Greater Efficiencies
July 28, 2025  |  Cross-border Payments

Western Union is looking to stablecoins and artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver efficiencies at a time when it is dealing with the effects of macroeconomic...

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Western Union Chief Says Stablecoins Aren’t a Threat
Western Union Chief Says Stablecoins Aren’t a Threat
July 22, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The head of Western Union reportedly views stablecoins as an opportunity rather than a threat. In an interview with Bloomberg News Monday (July 21), CEO Devin McGranahan said his company and...

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Administration’s Tax Bill Includes 3.5% Levy on Migrant Remittances
Administration’s Tax Bill Includes 3.5% Levy on Migrant Remittances
May 25, 2025  |  Cross-border Payments

It could soon cost more for migrants in the U.S. to send money back home. As the Financial Times (FT) reported Sunday (May 25), that’s...

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Western Union: Migration Slowdown Reduces Growth of Remittances Business
Western Union: Migration Slowdown Reduces Growth of Remittances Business
April 24, 2025  |  Earnings

A reduction in migration across Latin America led to slower growth in the remittances business at Western Union in the first quarter. The provider of...

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Western Union Launches Media Network Business
Western Union Launches Media Network Business
April 16, 2025  |  Partnerships

Western Union is looking to grow its new Media Network business by partnering with Magnite, an independent sell-side advertising company. The financial services company will...

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