Coinbase brings USDC to Samsung Wallet as the default dollar stablecoin for US Galaxy users

The integration targets approximately 82 million compatible devices and is expected to go live around November 5, 2026 Coinbase now powers USDC as the default dollar stablecoin inside Samsung Wallet for US Galaxy users. The feature could put a digital dollar on approximately 82 million compatible phones. How the Samsung Wallet USDC feature works The partnership was announced on October 7-8, 2026. The feature is expected to go live for users around November 5, 2026. Once it launches, eligible US users should be able to buy, hold, send and receive USDC directly in Samsung Wallet. USDC is Circle’s stablecoin, a token pegged to the US dollar. Users won’t need a separate application. They also won’t have to manage private keys, the long strings of characters that normally control access to a crypto wallet. Transfers will run on the Solana blockchain. Users can move USDC to compatible external wallets without fees. The service also supports payouts to bank accounts in over 60 countries. Those payouts can be converted into local currency. Who holds the money, and who gets access Samsung will not hold customer funds. It is also not acting as the custodian. That job sits with Bastion, the p...