Samsung Electronics is preparing to bring native stablecoin transfers to 82 million Galaxy devices in the United States, with an expected launch in the last week of October 2026. The feature will be available through Samsung Wallet and Samsung Pay, allowing users to send money across borders using USDC.
According to the official release, Solana will run behind the scenes as the settlement network. Galaxy users will not need to manage a separate crypto wallet or navigate complex tools; fiat on- and off-ramps will be integrated directly into Samsung Wallet, enabling conversion between local currency and stablecoins within the same interface. Early commentary referencing Bastion highlighted the same 82-million-user reach and a broader rollout target around October 20.
Woncheol Chai, EVP and Head of the Digital Wallet Team at Samsung Electronics’ Mobile eXperience business, said the goal is to make stablecoin transfers feel as familiar as other Samsung Wallet features: "Stablecoins have the potential to make moving money around the world faster and easier, and we want Galaxy users to be able to take advantage of that without having to navigate the complexity of traditional crypto tools. Solana helps us bring that experience to Samsung’s scale."
The partnership arrives as stablecoin activity on Solana expands. Stablecoin supply on the network has increased nearly 20% year over year, and Solana has processed more than $5.25 trillion in stablecoin volume during 2026. PayPal and Western Union are already using Solana for stablecoin activity, reinforcing the network's growing role in payments infrastructure.
Despite the announcement, SOL has not seen a major price boost. The token was trading near $115, down about 3% over the previous 24 hours at the time of reporting. The initiative may nonetheless set a precedent for mainstream stablecoin adoption by a major consumer electronics firm, with more markets expected to follow depending on local regulatory requirements.
