Western Union rolls out dollar stablecoin card with Visa and Rain
The remittance group has launched a Solana-based dollar token wallet and card, initially targeting users in four markets.
By Rafael Ortiz 2 months agoFintech Correspondent
Rafael Ortiz
Rafael covers payments, banking infrastructure, and the software eating financial services. Former product lead at a payments processor.
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Banks turn fintech partnerships into deposits and fee revenue
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Seoul defends Coupang privacy fine as US lawmakers question fairness
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US consumer credit applications climb to highest level since 2021
New York Fed survey data show credit demand rose in June while rejection expectations eased across major borrowing categories.
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Reformation targets up to $239 million in US initial public offering
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