Samsung (KS:005930) wishes to make it easier for purchasers of its smartphones to adopt cryptocurrencies by including a native mobile cryptocurrency wallet in its upcoming Galaxy S10 and budget models, according to a report by local publication Business Korea.
“We will lower barriers to new experiences by gradually expanding the number of Galaxy models that support blockchain functions. We will also expand our service target countries after Korea, the United States, and Canada,” said Chae Won-cheol, senior managing director of the product strategy team at Samsung.
He added that this development will also include technology for “blockchain-based identification and local currencies” through partners...