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Samsung Wallet to Integrate Stablecoin Support, Expands Digital Services

Samsung Electronics has announced plans to integrate stablecoin support into its Samsung Wallet, as revealed at the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event. This move positions Samsung Wallet as one of the first major phone brand services to natively support stablecoins, enhancing its capabilities beyond payments to include rewards and digital asset management. Additionally, Samsung introduced the Samsung Galaxy Card, a financial service launched in collaboration with Barclays and Visa, available in the US. The Samsung Wallet, which has evolved into a comprehensive digital hub, now supports storing keys, IDs, and boarding passes. Samsung assures users of robust security through its Knox platform, which employs end-to-end encryption to protect sensitive information.

Franklin Templeton Identifies AI Agents as Key Blockchain Use Case

Franklin Templeton's Sandy Kaul has highlighted AI agents as a pivotal use case for blockchain technology, according to a report by Decrypt. The report argues that traditional payment networks are inadequate for AI agents due to their structural and speed limitations. Blockchain's ability to handle both recording and settlement instantly contrasts with Visa's 1-3 day settlement period, which is crucial for AI agents conducting thousands of micropayments hourly. The report predicts that by 2030, AI agents could account for 15% to 25% of U.S. e-commerce sales, with the agent-based commerce market potentially reaching $3 trillion to $5 trillion. Kaul suggests that as AI agents use blockchain-native tokens for purchasing data, computing power, and API services, demand for tokens like Solana and Ethereum will rise, prompting investors to acquire these cryptocurrencies to leverage decentralized network value.

Japan to Allow Crypto Asset ETFs by 2028, Potential $20 Billion Inflow

Japan's Financial Services Agency is set to revise the Investment Trust Law by 2028, enabling crypto assets to be primary investment targets for investment trusts and ETFs. This move could see multiple asset management companies launching related products. A survey by Nomura Holdings indicates that 79% of institutional investors and family offices plan to invest in crypto assets within three years, though 33% cite a lack of mature analysis methods as a barrier. The introduction of crypto ETFs in Japan could attract significant investment, with individual funds expected to be a major source. XWIN's president estimates potential inflows of up to 3 trillion yen (approximately $20 billion) once these ETFs are launched.