Samsung Partners with Solana to Natively Deliver Stablecoins in Samsung Wallet to 82 Million U.S. Galaxy Devices

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Samsung Wallet is set to add USDC transfers for eligible U.S. Galaxy users starting in the last week of October, with the rollout tied to about 82 million compatible devices. The launch is described across multiple pieces as bringing stablecoin transfers into Samsung Wallet directly, with options for cross-border sends and, in some cases, bank payouts in more than 60 countries.

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What this rests on

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One piece says users will be able to move USDC without network fees on Sui.
Samsung Wallet to Add Gasless Sui USDC Transfers Across U.S. Galaxy Devices
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One report says Coinbase Prime will handle custody and Bastion will provide the underlying infrastructure for the service.
Coinbase, Samsung Plan USDC as Default Dollar Stablecoin in U.S. Wallet
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A separate piece says the feature is built into Samsung Wallet rather than a separate crypto app, and includes fiat on- and off-ramps.
Samsung to launch USDC transfers on Solana for US Galaxy users
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Samsung Wallet will let eligible users send USDC to compatible crypto wallets abroad and to qualifying bank accounts in more than 60 countries.
USDC Transfers Are Coming to Samsung Wallet
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Samsung said on Oct. 7 that eligible U.S. Galaxy users will be able to send USDC from Samsung Wallet starting in the last week of October.
Samsung Wallet Brings USDC Transfers to 82 Million US Galaxy Devices in Late Oct
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The rollout is described as covering 82 million compatible U.S. Galaxy devices at launch.
Samsung Wallet Brings USDC Transfers to 82 Million US Galaxy Devices in Late Oct
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Several pieces identify Solana as the blockchain partner for the USDC transfer feature in Samsung Wallet.
Samsung Wallet to Add Solana USDC Transfers for 82M Devices
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Other coverage says Samsung Wallet will also support Sui for USDC transfers across U.S. Galaxy devices.
Samsung Collaborates with Sui to Bring USDC to Samsung Wallet on 82 Million U.S.

What it means

Who it affects, what changes and what is still unconfirmed

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In practice, the set of actions available inside Samsung Wallet is changing from ordinary wallet use to sending USDC abroad and, in some descriptions, receiving local-currency payouts in more than 60 countries. Some coverage also says the transfer path will differ by blockchain, with Solana named in several pieces and Sui named in others, while one piece says USDC moves on Sui will not have network fees.

Market reaction

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Has this happened before?

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22 days ago API3 Announces NPC Usage as Collateral for USDC Borrowing event 1 actors in common · 2 news media

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