Solana is broadening its stablecoin payment reach through a new integration with Samsung Wallet and Samsung Pay. Under the partnership, eligible U.S. Galaxy users will be able to send cross-border payments using USDC on Solana directly from Samsung Wallet, beginning in the last week of October 2026. The initial rollout will reach 82 million U.S. Galaxy devices.

The development reinforces Solana's push into mainstream payments at a time when the SOL price is trading below the $116 support level, keeping its short-term market structure under pressure.

Samsung Brings Solana USDC Transfers to Galaxy Users

Samsung and the Solana Foundation are bringing stablecoin payments directly into the Samsung Wallet experience. Starting in the last week of October 2026, U.S. Galaxy users will be able to send cross-border remittances using USDC, a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, on Solana.

The feature will operate inside Samsung Wallet rather than requiring a separate cryptocurrency application. Users will access the service through an interface already used for cards, boarding passes, and IDs, while integrated fiat on- and off-ramps will support conversions between USDC and local currencies. Samsung Pay is part of the same integration, connecting the stablecoin feature to the company's existing payments stack.

Solana announced the partnership through its official X account on October 8, 2026:

BREAKING: Samsung partners with Solana to bring stablecoins to 82 million US Galaxy devices. Samsung Wallet users in the US will be able to send money across borders using USDC on Solana, beginning the last week of October.
— Solana (@solana) October 8, 2026, via X

The initial rollout covers 82 million U.S. Galaxy devices, with additional markets expected to follow subject to local regulatory requirements. The integration gives Solana access to Samsung's large consumer ecosystem while making blockchain-based transfers less dependent on standalone crypto applications. Because the service lives inside a wallet that Galaxy owners already use for everyday items, the blockchain component runs largely in the background.

Solana Stablecoin Activity Strengthens Payments Narrative

The Samsung partnership arrives as stablecoin activity on Solana continues to grow. According to the Solana Foundation, stablecoin supply on the network is up nearly 20% year over year, and Solana has processed more than $5.25 trillion in stablecoin volume during 2026.

Large corporations are also using the network for stablecoin purposes, with PayPal and Western Union among the companies utilizing Solana's technology platform. The partnership capitalizes on this trend by merging Solana's infrastructure with a consumer-friendly wallet, enabling users to send funds without needing to engage with crypto infrastructure directly. In that sense, the Samsung deal adds a consumer-hardware distribution layer on top of the corporate adoption already building on the network's stablecoin rails.

SOL Price Tests Support After Losing $116

The ecosystem growth comes amid short-term technical pressure on SOL. The token is currently trading in the $111-$112 range after breaking below the $116 support level identified by crypto analyst Sjuul.

The breakdown has positioned SOL within a weaker local formation. The key question is whether buyers can regain the lost support or whether downward pressure pushes the token toward further lows. The $116 area has become significant in the near-term setup: a move back above it could indicate attempts to stabilize, while continued violations would keep bearish scenarios in focus.

Source: Sjuul's X post

In a post on X, Sjuul stated that SOL is "a bit in trouble locally" following the breach below $116. In the analyst's view, SOL bulls will need to push the price back above $125 for improvement. If buyers cannot reclaim that level, Sjuul expects a further pullback to $106, an outlook that remains subject to how prices move going forward. The levels to watch, therefore, are $125 on the recovery side and $106 on the downside.

What Comes Next for SOL?

The next important catalyst is the Samsung Wallet release toward the end of October, placing the launch within weeks of the announcement. Bringing the feature to 82 million Galaxy phones in the United States could serve as a major channel for moving USDC payments on Solana into the mainstream.

With respect to the SOL token, traders will continue to watch the $116 support level, followed by $125 resistance on the upside and $106 support on the downside. Beyond the price levels, the broader catalyst is the success of the Samsung integration itself. The pace of any expansion beyond the initial U.S. market will depend on regulatory requirements in each additional jurisdiction.

Disclaimer: This article contains market analysis and price predictions. These are not guarantees. Crypto markets are volatile. Always DYOR. Not financial advice.