Samsung rolls out USDC transfers via Solana on 82 million devices

Samsung is launching USDC stablecoin transfers within its Samsung Wallet for approximately 82 million compatible Galaxy devices in the United States. The rollout, scheduled for the final week of October, allows users to send USDC to external compatible wallets or transfer funds directly to bank accounts in more than 60 countries, where recipients receive the equivalent in local currency.

The technical infrastructure utilizes the Solana blockchain to settle transfers. Custody is managed by Bastion, a licensed stablecoin custodian, with Coinbase acting as a sub-custodian. The service is integrated directly into the existing Samsung Wallet app, requiring no additional downloads or specialized blockchain knowledge from the user. Access is subject to Samsung’s standard registration, identity, and authentication requirements.