Samsung confirmed at the July 22 Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event that its native wallet software is getting stablecoin support. The update merges digital assets, everyday fiat payments, and rewards into a single service. Product Manager Lee Dinham announced the feature, making Samsung one of the first major smartphone brands to build stablecoin functionality directly into its native device software.
While the company didn’t read off a massive list of supported tokens, the live demo screen explicitly showed Circle’s USDC. Users will have interface options to send, receive, and top up funds directly from their phones.
But crypto integration wasn’t the only financial news. Samsung also unveiled the Samsung Galaxy Card. This is the company’s first branded credit card designed specifically for US consumers. Barclays US Consumer Bank issues the new card on the Visa network.
Are you looking to maximize your daily spending rewards? The card’s cash-back structure leans heavily into direct brand loyalty.
- Direct hardware purchases: 5% cash back on direct Samsung store transactions.
- Digital wallet usage: 3% back on purchases made through Samsung Wallet.
- Subscriptions: 2% on eligible streaming services.
- Base rate: 1% on all other daily spending.
New cardholders also receive a $200 active promotional sign-up bonus if they spend $2,000 within the first 90 days. Samsung Knox secures all of these new wallet features and financial data using end-to-end encryption.
This announcement builds on a multi-year crypto strategy. The company rolled out a Coinbase integration for Galaxy users in October 2025. Then, in May 2026, Samsung took a $408 million stake in Upbit operator Dunamu.
Samsung Positions Its Hardware as a Direct Crypto On-Ramp
Native USDC support removes the need for third-party exchange apps just to handle basic token transfers. This forces dedicated crypto exchanges to compete strictly for advanced trading volume rather than simple digital storage.
The hardware itself becomes the bank.
The combination of stablecoin utility and a branded Visa creates a closed-loop financial framework. Samsung controls both the fiat and digital asset transactions without routing users through external banking applications.