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Samsung brings USDC transfers to 82 million Galaxy phones
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Fusion42 · 13 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Samsung will enable USDC stablecoin transfers directly within Samsung Wallet on 82 million Galaxy devices in the US, allowing no-fee crypto transfers to wallets and bank accounts internationally starting late October 2026. Bastion manages the custody and payment infrastructure with Coinbase as sub-custodian and blockchain support from Solana and Sui.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it between 8 Oct 2026 and 13 Oct 2026.
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Samsung is putting crypto payments in the hands of 82 million Galaxy phone users without requiring separate wallets or key management. If you build fintech services involving USDC or cross-border transfers, you face a new mass-market competitor with instant access to mainstream consumers.
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2 sources · first reported 8 Oct 2026 · latest 13 Oct 2026
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