Coinbase will make USDC the default USD stablecoin for Samsung Wallet users in the United States, expected to launch by the end of October.

October 8 — Coinbase announced that starting in the last week of October 2026, it will make USDC the default dollar stablecoin for Samsung Wallet users in the United States, further expanding the partnership between the two parties.

At that time, when users top up their stablecoin balance in Samsung Wallet, USDC will automatically appear as the default option. Coinbase said the related assets will be custodied through Coinbase Prime and will use qualified custody services that comply with the requirements of the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS).

The partnership will also involve U.S. stablecoin infrastructure provider Bastion. Coinbase said the move will further expand USDC's use cases in consumer-grade digital wallets.