Samsung adds USDC support for cross-border remittances for Galaxy users

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Samsung announced it will integrate the USDC stablecoin into select Galaxy devices to facilitate cross-border remittances. The service is scheduled to launch in late October for eligible users. It will allow them to send USDC abroad or convert it to local currency payouts in over 60 countries. This move aims to overhaul and streamline international money transfers for Samsung's user base.

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