Samsung puts crypto in 75 million pockets, Apple refuses to play

Group 1 - Samsung Electronics will integrate Coinbase One into Samsung Wallet starting October 3, providing over 75 million Galaxy device users with benefits such as zero trading fees on select coins and enhanced staking rewards [1] - The integration allows users to buy and move cryptocurrency directly within the Samsung Wallet app, simplifying the process of accessing digital assets [2] - Samsung's partnership with Coinbase aims to leverage Samsung's market scale and Coinbase's regulated platform to enhance crypto access for users [3] Group 2 - Apple has not integrated any crypto features into its services like Apple Pay or Apple Wallet, maintaining a distance from the cryptocurrency market [4] - Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed he personally holds Bitcoin and Ethereum, viewing it as part of a diversified investment strategy, but clarified that Apple has no plans to invest its $200 billion cash reserve in cryptocurrencies [5][6] - The cautious stance of Apple on cryptocurrency may become a disadvantage as adoption scales up in the industry [7]