Samsung Wallet

Samsung Walle

2026-10-08 09:05:50

Samsung Wallet to Add Solana-Based USDC Transfers for 82 Million U.S. Galaxy Devices in Late October

Samsung Wallet will begin offering cross-border transfers using Circle’s USDC on Solana in the last week of October for users in the United States, according to an announcement from the Solana Foundation on Wednesday. The rollout will also extend to Samsung Pay and is set to reach 82 million Galaxy devices in the U.S. at launch. The companies said the service will include built-in fiat on- and off-ramps, allowing users to convert between local currency and crypto while Solana’s infrastructure runs in the background. Samsung executive Woncheol Chai said the goal is to let Galaxy users access stablecoin-based money movement without dealing with the complexity of conventional crypto tools. The announcement confirms Solana and USDC after Samsung previewed native stablecoin support during its Galaxy Unpacked event in London in July, when it showed a wallet mockup holding USDC but did not name a blockchain, issuer, or launch date. The latest release still leaves several details open, including whether Circle is formally a partner, whether users will control their own keys, and what transfer fees will be charged. The Solana Foundation also pointed to network adoption metrics, saying stablecoin supply on Solana has risen nearly 20% year over year and that the chain has processed more than $5.25 trillion in stablecoin volume in 2026.

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Coinbase

2026-10-08 08:58:21

Coinbase partners with Samsung Wallet to bring USDC to Galaxy devices

Coinbase has entered a partnership with Samsung Wallet, Samsung’s digital wallet product, to integrate the USDC stablecoin into Galaxy devices, according to Techub News. The move adds another link between Coinbase’s crypto services and Samsung’s consumer hardware ecosystem. The two companies had already started working together in July last year. At that time, Coinbase added Samsung Pay as a payment option, making it easier for users to buy cryptocurrencies inside the Coinbase app. The new step goes beyond that earlier arrangement by extending access to USDC through Samsung Wallet itself. With the integration in place, users will be able to access and use USDC through Samsung Wallet on Galaxy devices. The report cited Finextra’s crypto channel as the source of the information. No additional details were disclosed in the input about supported regions, rollout timing, or specific wallet functions tied to the USDC integration.

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Samsung

2026-10-08 08:39:23

Samsung to add USDC remittances to Wallet across 82 million Galaxy devices in the U.S.

Samsung plans to roll out USDC remittances inside Samsung Wallet starting in the last week of October for eligible Galaxy users in the United States. The feature will let users send Circle’s USDC to compatible crypto wallets abroad or to eligible bank accounts in more than 60 countries, where recipients can receive local-currency payouts without opening a crypto wallet. The service will be available across 82 million Galaxy devices and will rely on Coinbase for custody through Coinbase Prime Vault, Bastion for regulated stablecoin infrastructure, and Solana and Sui for blockchain network support. Samsung said it will not charge fees for transfers to compatible external wallets, though third-party fees may still apply. The launch marks Samsung’s first large-scale consumer deployment of its broader stablecoin push after the company said in August that it planned to add stablecoin savings and payment features to hundreds of millions of Galaxy phones. Executives from Samsung and the Solana Foundation said the goal is to make cross-border money movement easier without requiring users to install separate crypto apps or manage private keys.

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Samsung Walle

2026-10-08 08:24:24

Samsung Wallet to add USDC transfers for eligible US Galaxy users in late October

Samsung said it will roll out USDC transfers inside Samsung Wallet for eligible Galaxy users in the United States in the last week of October. The feature is set to let users send USDC to compatible crypto wallets internationally and move funds to eligible bank accounts in more than 60 countries, with recipients receiving local currency. According to the company, the service will be available across 82 million compatible Galaxy devices in the US, though users will need to complete identity verification before they can use it. Samsung also said transfers to external crypto wallets will carry no fees, while international bank transfers will be subject to charges. Bastion will supply the stablecoin account and payments infrastructure, and Coinbase will act as a sub-custodian through Coinbase Prime Vault. Samsung also identified Solana and Sui as technical partners. Cointelegraph noted in a related item that a Samsung unit is also exploring stablecoin infrastructure with the operator of Upbit.

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Samsung

2026-10-08 06:01:07

Samsung to add USDC to Galaxy Wallet, with cross-border transfers rolling out in late October

Samsung Electronics America said it will begin rolling out stablecoin features in Samsung Wallet to eligible Galaxy devices in the United States starting in the last week of October, with USDC as the first supported dollar stablecoin. The company said the launch will reach about 82 million compatible Galaxy devices in the U.S., though that figure refers to device compatibility rather than active users. The feature is designed to let users send USDC to overseas crypto wallets, exchange accounts, and eligible bank accounts in more than 60 countries. Samsung said users will not need to install a separate crypto wallet app or manage private keys themselves. Access will require a Samsung Account, identity verification, and biometric authentication, while regulated partners will handle the stablecoin accounts, custody, and fund movement. Samsung also confirmed that blockchain infrastructure for the service will come from partners including Solana and Sui. Bastion is providing the stablecoin infrastructure, while Coinbase Prime Vault will handle sub-custody for USDC balances held in Samsung Wallet. The company said it does not directly hold customer funds. Samsung has also signaled that the stablecoin feature could later expand to online payments and in-store tap-to-pay transactions using Galaxy phones.

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Coinbase

2026-10-08 03:19:43

Coinbase says it is working with Samsung to integrate USDC into Samsung Wallet

Coinbase is working with Samsung to bring USDC into Samsung Wallet, according to a post on X by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. Armstrong said the service will be supported by Coinbase. The brief update did not include a launch date, market rollout details, or other product specifics. The disclosure came directly from Armstrong’s public social media post cited by Techub News. Based on the information provided, the partnership centers on integrating the USDC stablecoin into Samsung Wallet, with Coinbase handling the supporting service layer. No additional terms of the collaboration were disclosed in the source material.

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Samsung

2026-10-08 03:30:54

Samsung Wallet to add Solana-based USDC transfers for cross-border remittances

Samsung said on Oct. 7 that Samsung Wallet and Samsung Pay will support USDC transfers on Solana for cross-border remittances, according to The Block. The feature is set to reach 82 million Galaxy devices in the United States starting in the final week of October. Rather than launching as a standalone crypto app, the service will be built directly into Samsung Wallet and will include fiat on- and off-ramps. Users will be able to send USDC to compatible external wallets, while Solana and Sui infrastructure will run in the background. Samsung said it will not charge transfer fees, though receiving wallets or exchanges may still apply their own charges. The underlying framework is being developed with Bastion, a licensed U.S. stablecoin custodian, and Coinbase will custody USDC held in Samsung Wallet through Coinbase Prime. Samsung also said the wallet supports transfers to eligible bank accounts in more than 60 countries, with funds delivered in the recipient’s local currency, and that it plans to expand the service to additional markets where local regulations allow.

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Solana

2026-10-09 12:04:59

Solana Foundation CPO says Samsung Wallet preloads could expand stablecoin wallet access sixfold

Solana Foundation Chief Product Officer Vibhu said in a post on X that Samsung ships 250 million devices each year with Samsung Wallet preinstalled, including 82 million in the United States alone. He said Solana is currently the most-used network for stablecoin transfers, while the number of stablecoin holders stands at 14 million. Based on that distribution footprint, Vibhu said Samsung Wallet preinstallation would immediately increase the number of wallets able to access stablecoins by 6x. The remarks frame Samsung’s device base as a large potential access channel for stablecoin use tied to the Solana network.

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