A Revolution in the Crypto World from Samsung: Stablecoin Support Coming to 800 Million Devices
Samsung aims to establish a massive distribution network in the cryptocurrency world by adding native stablecoin support to 800 million smartphones and through its $408 million investment in Dunamu, the operator of Upbit.
Technology giant Samsung announced strategic moves that will radically change its financial ecosystem at the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event. The company is taking one of the biggest steps toward the mainstream adoption of digital assets in daily use by integrating direct stablecoin support—cryptocurrencies pegged to traditional currencies—into its 800 million smartphones worldwide. This move underscores Samsung’s vision to become not just a hardware manufacturer, but a global financial infrastructure provider.
Samsung and Cryptocurrency Infrastructure Investments
Samsung’s strategy is not limited to devices; the company is also securing the technical infrastructure behind this system. Samsung SDS CEO Lee Jun-hee stated that the $408 million investment in Dunamu, the operator of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, is of strategic importance. This investment, carried out through subsidiaries Samsung Securities, Samsung SDS, and Samsung Card, will give the company a direct say in stablecoin and AI-powered payment systems.
Global Distribution Power and Stablecoin Adoption
Experts believe that Samsung’s massive device network will solve the “distribution” problem, which is the biggest hurdle to cryptocurrency adoption. Samsung Wallet, which currently operates in 61 countries and has 19 million users in South Korea alone, will allow users to manage their digital assets without needing a third-party application through this new integration.
Having offered crypto wallet services through its Knox security system since 2019, Samsung will reach a much wider audience with this latest move. Analysts from firms like Areta and Solstice emphasize that Samsung’s move bridges crypto liquidity with daily spending channels. This strategic step by the company could provide a significant advantage in serving crypto users over competitors like Apple and Google.