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Samsung phones and Walmart to offer Bitcoin & crypto. Samsung Galaxy phones have 75 million users in the US, and Walmart attracts an estimated 255 million weekly customers across its US stores and online platforms, making it the top shopping destination for over a third of American consumers. In addition, 438 million shoppers visit Walmart.com each month, contributing to the massive customer base that shops at the retail giant. Phone giant Samsung and retailer Walmart have said they are rolling out crypto support in what could open up major new avenues for users. - Retail traders have so far remained on the sidelines of crypto markets this year, though developments that make access easier just as prices hit all-time highs could be the catalyst that reignites interest. On Friday, Samsung and Coinbase announced they are extending a partnership to let U.S. Galaxy phone users fund crypto purchases through Samsung Pay in the Coinbase app. - The tie-up integrates Samsung Pay with Coinbase, targeting over 75 million Galaxy owners with a global rollout planned in the coming months. ZeroHash cash: Walmart's OnePay digital finance app is meanwhile planning to add bitcoin and ethereum trading and custody to its mobile banking app later this year, according to a CNBC report, citing anonymous sources. - The rollout, powered by ZeroHash, will reportedly let users convert crypto to cash in-app to spend at Walmart stores or pay down card balances. These actions will greatly increase demand for The Limited supply of Bitcoin. 💲💲💲