Samsung and Coinbase Bring Crypto to Galaxy

Samsung has expanded its collaboration with Coinbase to let Galaxy smartphone users in the U.S. buy cryptocurrency directly from the Samsung Wallet app. This integration, first announced in July, now makes Samsung Pay a payment option for Coinbase customers. The rollout could reach more than 75 million Galaxy owners, with international expansion planned in the near future.

Why It Matters for Samsung and Coinbase

Samsung Wallet has already become a central hub for payments, IDs, car keys, and membership cards. By adding crypto, Samsung positions itself as one of the first major smartphone makers to embed digital assets into the native wallet experience. For Coinbase, the tie-up provides a new distribution channel as it faces slowing growth compared to rivals like Kraken and Robinhood.

In Q2, Coinbase reported just 3% revenue growth—its slowest pace in years—while Kraken surged 18% and Robinhood nearly doubled its crypto revenue. Access to Samsung’s user base could help Coinbase catch up in the U.S. retail market.

Added Benefits for Galaxy Owners

Along with the integration, Samsung is offering limited-time access to Coinbase One. This subscription service waives certain trading fees and boosts staking rewards, giving Galaxy users incentives to try Coinbase without friction.

The feature will gradually roll out to select Coinbase users in the U.S. and Canada over the next month, with broad availability expected soon.

Security and Trust at the Core

Samsung Wallet isn’t just about convenience; it’s designed with layered security. It combines Samsung Pay and Samsung Pass into one app and protects sensitive data through tokenization, biometric authentication, and Samsung Knox, the company’s defense-grade mobile security platform. Information is stored in a secure element isolated from the rest of the device, reducing exposure to hacks.

The Bigger Picture

This move reflects Samsung’s strategy of building Samsung Wallet into a one-stop digital identity and payments platform, while Coinbase seeks to cement itself as the go-to exchange for everyday users. In a crowded U.S. crypto market, the integration gives both companies a competitive edge—Samsung through innovation, and Coinbase through distribution.