Samsung Wallet adds Solana USDC cross-border transfers on 82 million devices
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Based on reporting by The Defiant; not yet independently confirmed.
Samsung Wallet is introducing Solana-based USDC transfers across 82 million U.S. Galaxy devices, allowing cross-border payouts to over 60 countries, according to cryptoticker.io.
Samsung Wallet is launching cross-border Circle USD Coin (USDC) transfers settled on the Solana blockchain for 82 million registered Galaxy devices in the United States, according to cryptoticker.io. The integration enables in-wallet transfers with local fiat settlement in more than 60 destination countries.
The feature lets registered users send USDC directly within the native Samsung Wallet interface to compatible external wallets. Custody rails for the feature are operated by licensed custodian Bastion, with Coinbase serving as the sub-custodian, meaning Samsung itself does not custody user tokens.
Circle updated its terms to limit primary dollar redemption to institutional Circle Mint account holders, while local partners handle conversions at transfer endpoints. Samsung and the Solana Foundation initially announced their collaboration on October 7, 2026, targeting the retail remittance market.
Key facts
- 82M Galaxy devices supported
- Over 60 payout countries
- Solana-based USDC transfers
- Bastion and Coinbase custody
Read the original at The Defiant