Sony Bank Plans USD-Pegged Stablecoin Launch by 2026
Sony Bank is preparing to introduce a USD-pegged stablecoin in the U.S. by early 2026, targeting seamless payments for gaming, anime, and its broader content ecosystem. The initiative faces regulatory hurdles as the bank applied for a U.S. banking license in October through subsidiary Connectia Trust, sparking resistance from community banks.
The stablecoin will leverage Bastion’s blockchain technology to enable fast, low-cost transactions, positioning Sony at the intersection of traditional finance and digital asset innovation. This MOVE signals growing institutional interest in stablecoins as bridges between fiat and decentralized ecosystems.