Solana Weekly Update: Samsung USDC, DvP Standard, 200ms Block Times

Payments, Settlement, and Speed Shape the Week for SOL

The latest Solana weekly update covers payments, institutional settlement, and network speed. The officialX account of the chain shared its media roundup for Oct 2 to Oct 8 on Oct 10, 2026.

SOL also had a softer week, trading near $109.55 on Oct 11 according to CoinGecko data. This article lists the main ecosystem items and the market figures, alongside the latest crypto news from the sector.

Source: Official X Post

Samsung Wallet Adds USDC Transfers for US Galaxy Owners

One item in the roundup involves Samsung Wallet. Coverage listed in the post says the wallet plans USDC transfers on the network for users in the United States. The reach cited is about 82 million Galaxy devices.

USDC is a stablecoin, meaning a token built to track the US dollar. Our stablecoins guide explains the basics. The listed use case is cross-border remittances, which means sending money to family or businesses abroad. 

This Solana weekly update notes that the post gives no launch date, so readers should wait for confirmation from Samsung.

Institutional DvP Standard Targets One-Step Settlement

TheSolana Foundation also introduced an institutional settlement standard, according to coverage in the roundup. J.P. Morgan is listed as giving input on the design.