Sony Bank to Issue Dollar-Backed Stablecoin by 2026, Transforming Digital Payments

Sony Bank aims to launch a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin in fiscal 2026, a move that could revolutionize how customers pay for PlayStation games and anime content within the company’s digital ecosystem. This initiative, reported by Nikkei, positions Sony as a major player in regulating digital currency issuance, following its established presence in financial technology. The bank envisions replacing or supplementing credit card payments for subscriptions and digital content across platforms including PlayStation and Crunchyroll, while potentially lowering transaction fees and keeping users within Sony’s ecosystem.