Samsung is positioning itself as a major digital asset player by announcing native stablecoin support for Samsung Wallet, targeting default features on 800 million Galaxy devices by late 2026. To secure the underlying infrastructure, three Samsung affiliates invested $408 million for a 4% stake in Dunamu, the operator of South Korea's Upbit exchange. This dual strategy of distribution and infrastructure aligns with emerging stablecoin regulations in the United States and South Korea.
Samsung Wallet stablecoin announcement
- ▪Samsung's stablecoin integration plans target default features on 800 million Galaxy devices by the end of 2026.
- ▪Samsung has not confirmed a partnership with Circle, a launch date, or specific blockchain networks for its stablecoin feature.
- ▪Samsung announced native stablecoin support for Samsung Wallet at the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22, 2026.
Samsung–Dunamu infrastructure investment
- ▪Samsung Securities acquired a 2% stake in Dunamu, while Samsung SDS and Samsung Card each acquired a 1% stake.
- ▪Three Samsung affiliates agreed to acquire a combined 4% stake in Upbit operator Dunamu for approximately $408 million.
Samsung SDS stablecoin collaboration priority
- ▪Samsung SDS identified stablecoin infrastructure as its first collaboration priority with Dunamu during its second-quarter 2026 earnings call.
- ▪Samsung SDS president Lee Joon-hee stated that the Dunamu investment was made to enter the digital asset infrastructure business.
Stablecoin regulatory frameworks
- ▪South Korea's proposed Digital Asset Basic Act, unveiled in April 2026, requires stablecoin issuers to maintain 100% or greater reserves.
- ▪The United States GENIUS Act, signed on July 18, 2025, mandates that non-compliant stablecoins cannot be offered to U.S. users by July 2028.
Samsung crypto integration history
- ▪Samsung integrated Coinbase into Samsung Pay in July 2025, allowing United States Galaxy owners to purchase cryptocurrencies directly.
- ▪Samsung launched its Blockchain Keystore in 2019 with the Galaxy S10, utilizing the Knox security platform to store private keys.
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