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Samsung Wallet adds USDC stablecoin transfers on Solana for US users

Samsung Wallet has introduced native stablecoin accounts allowing eligible U.S. Galaxy users to trade and transfer USDC on Solana across roughly 82 million devices.

Screenshots of the Samsung Wallet app interface displaying stablecoin account balances, transactions, and USDC transfer options on the Solana network.
Image: @TheBlockCo

Samsung Wallet has launched stablecoin accounts supporting Circle's USDC on the Solana blockchain for eligible U.S. Galaxy smartphone users, according to reports from Decrypt and The Block. The rollout is accessible across approximately 82 million compatible Galaxy devices in the United States.[2][4][5][8][9]

The integration allows users to buy, hold, send, and receive USDC directly within Samsung's native application without requiring separate software or the manual handling of private keys and seed phrases. Screenshots of the feature reveal a dedicated interface for checking balances, topping up funds, and sending USDC across the Solana network.[2][5][8]

According to BSCN and Coin Bureau, the infrastructure behind the accounts is provided by Bastion, with Coinbase handling custody to safeguard the stablecoin deposits. Samsung charges no fees for wallet-to-wallet transfers, and users can send funds to eligible bank accounts in more than 60 countries. Separately, crypto commentator Crypto Rover reported that the feature also supports USDC accounts on the Sui blockchain.[3][6][7][8]

Key facts

  • Samsung Wallet launched stablecoin accounts supporting Circle's USDC on Solana for eligible U.S. Galaxy device owners.
  • The feature is rolling out across approximately 82 million compatible Galaxy devices in the United States.
  • Users can buy, hold, send, and receive USDC directly in Samsung Wallet without managing private keys or seed phrases.
  • The stablecoin accounts are powered by Bastion technology, with Coinbase safeguarding the USDC.
  • Samsung levies zero transfer fees on wallet-to-wallet transactions and supports transfers to bank accounts in over 60 countries.
  • Crypto Rover also reported USDC stablecoin account support for the Sui blockchain.

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  1. CB

    Crypto Banter@crypto_banterPost on X 路

    馃毃SAMSUNG WALLET GOES LIVE WITH CROSS-BORDER USDC TRANSFERS ON SOLANA! Samsung launched stablecoin accounts in Samsung Wallet today, letting eligible U.S. Galaxy users buy, hold, send and receive $USDC on @solana directly inside the app across ~82 million compatible devices. The feature puts Solana-powered $USDC transfers into a mainstream wallet people already use, with no Samsung fee on wallet-to-wallet sends. Solana already handles massive stablecoin volume and this adds a major consumer distribution channel that could drive more on-chain activity.

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  2. TB

    The Block@TheBlockCoPost on X 路

    THE BLOCK: Samsung Wallet has launched USDC accounts on Solana for eligible U.S. Galaxy users. The service allows users to buy, hold, send and receive USDC directly within Samsung Wallet, with around 82 million compatible devices in the U.S. https://t.co/VOeve4viZa

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  3. BL

    BlockNews@blocknewsdotcomPost on X 路

    馃毃 JUST IN: 馃嚭馃嚫 Samsung reportedly launches $USDC transfers through Samsung Wallet, reaching 82 MILLION compatible Galaxy devices in the U.S.! Users can send USDC to external crypto wallets with ZERO Samsung transfer fees and transfer funds to eligible bank accounts in over 60 countries.

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  4. SO

    SolanaFloor@SolanaFloorPost on X 路

    馃毃BREAKING BIG: @Samsung, the world鈥檚 largest smartphone maker, goes live with cross-border $USDC transfers on Samsung Wallet, powered by @Solana and available across 82M Galaxy devices in the U.S. https://t.co/hECpxGMZho

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  5. DE

    DecryptArticle 路

    Stablecoins Go Mainstream as Samsung Wallet Adds USDC on Solana Eligible U.S. Galaxy users can now buy, hold, send and receive USDC on Solana directly in Samsung Wallet, without a separate crypto app or private keys to manage.

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  6. CB

    Coin Bureau@coinbureauPost on X 路

    鈿EW: Samsung Wallet brings USDC on Solana to 82 million compatible Galaxy devices in the U.S. Samsung charges no fee for USDC transfers to compatible wallets. Users can also send money to eligible bank accounts in 60+ countries. Bastion powers the accounts, with Coinbase safeguarding the USDC.

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  7. CR

    Crypto Rover@cryptoroverPost on X 路

    BREAKING: 馃嚭馃嚫 Samsung Wallet launches USDC stablecoin accounts on Solana and Sui for 82 MILLION Galaxy devices in the US. MASSIVE for crypto adoption! 馃殌 https://t.co/Y1Xqb11ik6

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  8. BS

    BSCN@BSCNewsPost on X 路

    Samsung just made stablecoins mainstream... Samsung Tech conglomerate has officially launched stablecoin wallets in its Samsung Wallet app. This lets Galaxy phone users in the USA buy, store, send, and receive Circle's $USDC directly on @Solana. This wallet lets users make payments without downloading third-party software or manually managing seed phrases, thanks to technology from licensed infrastructure company Bastion. Galaxy owners can make free p2p transactions in the native app, transfer dollars across borders, and deposit money directly into bank accounts in over 60 nations.

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  9. TB

    The BlockArticle 路

    Samsung Wallet launches USDC accounts on Solana for US Galaxy users Samsung Wallet's Stablecoin Account is now live for eligible U.S. Galaxy users, allowing them to use USDC on Solana.

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