Sony Bank Launches USD-Pegged Stablecoin for Seamless Payments in Gaming and Anime

Sony Bank is set to launch a US dollar-backed stablecoin in the United States as early as fiscal 2026, marking one of the most significant entries by a Japanese financial institution into the stablecoin market. The token will be pegged 1:1 with the U.S. dollar and aims to simplify digital payments, particularly for gaming and anime content purchases. The move signifies Sony’s strategic effort to integrate blockchain-based technologies into its entertainment ecosystem.