Western Union has filed a trademark application for “WUUSD”, a name that could hint at plans for a USD-backed stablecoin or digital currency services. Established payments giants are exploring new territory. What does this mean for the global money movement?

Western Union has filed a trademark application for “WUUSD”, a name that could hint at plans for a USD-backed stablecoin or digital currency services.

Established payments giants are exploring new territory. What does this mean for the global money movement?

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