Samsung Wallet Adds USDC on Solana, Boosting Stablecoins Mainstream

Stablecoins Go Mainstream as Samsung Wallet Adds USDC on Solana

Samsung has rolled out stablecoin accounts inside Samsung Wallet for eligible Galaxy users in the United States, enabling them to buy, hold, send, and receive Circle’s USDC on the Solana blockchain. The feature went live Thursday, giving users access without needing to download a separate crypto app or manage private keys.

According to the announcement, the integration can reach roughly 82 million compatible Galaxy devices in the U.S., placing stablecoin functionality into the same wallet experience many users already rely on for cards, passes, and other digital items.

Samsung first disclosed plans for the feature on Oct. 7, when it confirmed Solana as the network for USDC transfers, following earlier hints over the summer that Samsung Wallet would support the dollar-pegged stablecoin.

“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,” said Woncheol Chai, who leads the digital wallet team in Samsung’s mobile business. “Solana helps us bring that experience to Samsung’s scale.”

The Solana Foundation framed the launch as a distribution milestone for stablecoins, which have become widely used in crypto markets but have typically required dedicated apps and onboarding steps that can limit everyday use.

“For a decade, stablecoins have proved the technology works,” said Lily Liu, president of the Solana Foundation. “What they lacked was a way to reach the mainstream. Samsung’s decision to work with Solana puts digital dollars into everyday life through one of the world’s most trusted technology brands.”

Lu Yin, head of APAC at the Solana Foundation, added: “As of today, eligible Galaxy users in the U.S. can access USDC on Solana directly within Samsung Wallet. This puts stablecoins into consumers’ day-to-day behavior.”

The broader context is a rise in stablecoin activity on Solana. The Solana Foundation said stablecoin supply on the network is up nearly 20% year over year, and that Solana has processed more than $5.25 trillion in stablecoin volume in 2026. The foundation also noted that enterprises such as PayPal and Western Union are leveraging Solana for stablecoin-related activity.

At launch, the Samsung Wallet stablecoin feature is limited to eligible U.S. users, with additional markets expected to follow subject to local regulatory requirements.

• What changed: USDC on Solana is now available directly in Samsung Wallet for eligible U.S. Galaxy users.
• What it enables: Buying, holding, sending, and receiving USDC without a separate crypto app or private key management.
• Why it matters: It places stablecoins inside a mainstream consumer wallet experience at large device scale in the U.S.