Samsung has filled a total of 174 patents globally in Cryptocurrency, out of which 51 have been granted. Of these 174 patents, more than 91% patents are active. South Korea is where Samsung has filed the maximum number of cryptocurrency related patents, followed by the United States of America and Europe (EPO).
Cryptocurrency, once seen as a fringe financial experiment, is now at the heart of enterprise innovation. While startups ignited the early sparks, it’s global tech giants who are now fanning the flames through strategic patent filings. Among these, Samsung stands out as a silent but formidable force.
A global electronics powerhouse founded in 1938 in South Korea, Samsung is widely known for its dominance in consumer electronics, semiconductors, and mobile technology. Yet beneath its mainstream image lies a deep and growing investment in emerging technologies, including blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure. Through carefully crafted patents, from crypto wallet systems embedded in Galaxy devices to secure blockchain-based transaction frameworks, Samsung has been building an IP portfolio that reflects both technological foresight and market agility.
To see how Samsung stacks up against other major players, don’t miss our companion article on the Top 50 Companies with the Most Cryptocurrency Patents, a definitive snapshot of the corporate crypto IP race.
Do read about some of the most popular patents of Samsung in Cryptocurrency which have been covered by us in this article and also you can find Samsung in Cryptocurrency patents information, the worldwide patent filing activity and its patent filing trend over the years, and many other stats over Samsung in Cryptocurrency patent portfolio.
How many patents does Samsung has in Cryptocurrency?
Samsung has a total of 174 patents globally in Cryptocurrency. These patents belong to 135 unique patent families. Out of 174 patents, 159 patents are active.
How Many Patents did Samsung file in Cryptocurrency Every Year?
Are you wondering why there is a drop in patent filing for the last two years? It is because a patent application can take up to 18 months to get published. Certainly, it doesn’t suggest a decrease in the patent filing.
| Year of Patents Filing or Grant | Samsung Applications Filed in Cryptocurrency | Samsung Patents Granted in Cryptocurrency |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 |
| 2018 | 8 | 6 |
| 2019 | 10 | 4 |
| 2020 | 13 | 2 |
| 2021 | 17 | 11 |
| 2022 | 33 | 11 |
| 2023 | 45 | 4 |
| 2024 | 34 | – |
| 2025 | 1 | – |
How many Samsung patents in Cryptocurrency are Alive/Dead?
Worldwide Patents
How Many Cryptocurrency Patents Has Samsung filed Across Different Countries?
Countries in which Samsung Filed Patents in Cryptocurrency
| Country | Patent |
| South Korea | 51 |
| United States of America | 45 |
| Europe (EPO) | 17 |
| India | 12 |
| China | 11 |
| Singapore | 6 |
| Germany | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Taiwan | 2 |
| Brazil | 2 |
| Japan | 2 |
| Indonesia | 1 |
| Viet Nam | 1 |
Where are Research Centers of Samsung Patents in Cryptocurrency Located?
What Technologies are Covered by Samsung Cryptocurrency patents?
What are Samsung Cryptocurrency key innovation segments?
Where Are The Technologies Covered by Samsung Cryptocurrency patents Protected?
The chart below distributes Cryptocurrency patents filed by Samsung in different countries on the basis of the technology protected in patents. It also represents the markets where Samsung thinks it’s important to protect particular technological inventions in Cryptocurrency.
R&D Focus: How has Samsung in Cryptocurrency search focus changed over the years?
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