Samsung Brings Solana to 82 Million Phones

Expansion into Stablecoin Payments

Samsung has added Solana-based stablecoin payments to its Galaxy phones in the US, enabling users to send digital dollars cross-border without separate crypto apps. The feature will be live by the last week of October 2026 and will rely on Solana blockchain infrastructure in the background. Users can send USDC to compatible crypto wallets without transfer fees from Samsung, with plans to expand to bank accounts in over 60 countries in the future.

Growing Stablecoin Adoption on Solana

The Solana Foundation reports a 20% increase in stablecoin supply on the blockchain over the last 12 months, with over $5.25 trillion in stablecoin transaction volume on Solana so far in 2026. This growth is driven by the partnership between Samsung and Solana, which will enable users to send stablecoins seamlessly across borders.

Samsung's Blockchain History

Samsung has been pushing into the blockchain space since at least 2019, with its Samsung Blockchain Keystore and Blockchain Wallet features. The company has also partnered with major crypto exchange Coinbase, adding support for hardware wallets and expanding its blockchain capabilities.

Partnership with Coinbase and Bastion

Samsung is partnering with Coinbase and Bastion to offer stablecoin custody and payment infrastructure. USDC will be held in Coinbase Prime, and Samsung will integrate the Sui blockchain for its stablecoin expansion.