Samsung integrates USDC stablecoin transfers into Samsung Wallet for 82 million Galaxy smartphones powered by Solana and Sui networks
South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics has announced a major expansion of the capabilities of its proprietary financial service, Samsung Wallet. Beginning in the last week of October 2026, users of more than 82 million compatible Galaxy smartphones in the United States will be able to directly send and receive the regulated dollar stablecoin USD Coin (USDC) without the need to install third-party decentralized applications.
The technological foundation of the new payment infrastructure was the high-performance first-level networks Solana and Sui, as well as the institutional services of the Coinbase crypto exchange.
How does USDC integration work in Samsung Wallet and why were Solana and Sui chosen?
In an official press release on news.samsung.com, the developers presented the architecture of a new payment ecosystem created in partnership with leading crypto infrastructure providers:
- Infrastructure and Security: Bastion is responsible for the regulatory platform and payment framework, while all client funds will be stored in a regulated Coinbase Prime Vault custodial facility with biometric fingerprint authentication via Knox Matrix on Android 13+.
- Ultra-fast Solana and Sui rails: To ensure instant settlement, Samsung has selected two of the fastest blockchain networks with sub-second finalization. On the Sui network, the integration supports Gasless Transfers technology: smartphone users do not need to purchase or hold a SUI token to pay network fees – the fee is subsidized or debited directly to USDC.
- Zero fees for crypto transfers: Samsung will not charge its own fees for sending USDC to compatible non-custodial wallets. Additionally, the functionality of withdrawing funds to bank accounts in more than 60 countries with automatic conversion into local fiat currency has been implemented.
What does the release of stablecoins on 82 million devices mean for the crypto industry?
The integration of a native stablecoin into the pre-installed system wallet of one of the world’s two largest smartphone manufacturers marks the transition of digital assets to the stage of widespread consumer adoption:
- Overcoming the barrier to entry in Web3: Millions of ordinary users will no longer have to understand complex seed phrases, purchasing native gas and setting up networks. Sending a stablecoin becomes as intuitive as a regular transfer via Apple Pay or Google Wallet.
- A blow to traditional transfer systems: International transactions through classic systems like Western Union or SWIFT are subject to commissions of up to 5-7% and take several business days. Direct settlements in USDC through Solana and Sui reduce enrollment time to 1-2 seconds with near-zero costs.
- The only supported asset: Samsung emphasized that at the launch stage the service works exclusively with USDC, ensuring maximum price stability and regulatory purity of the financial instrument.
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