According to a report by Nikkei Asia citing insiders, the Japanese tech giant Sony is expected to launch its own U.S. dollar–pegged stablecoin in 2026.
Back in October, the company’s financial arm, Sony Bank, filed for the necessary license in partnership with Bastion, a firm specializing in stablecoin infrastructure. The name of the upcoming digital currency has not yet been disclosed.
Sources indicate that one of the main use cases for the token will be the PlayStation Store — the digital marketplace of Sony’s iconic gaming console. The stablecoin is expected to expand existing payment options and serve as an alternative to credit cards and PayPal.
Sony is primarily focused on the U.S. market, which generates roughly 30% of the company’s global revenue.
The move aligns with a broader industry trend: throughout 2024–2025, more major corporations have begun experimenting with stablecoins. The motivation is not only technological — it is also financial.
By issuing their own stablecoins, corporations can save billions of dollars in fees that would otherwise go to banks or payment networks like Visa and Mastercard.
Sony, however, does not plan to stop at stablecoins. In September, the company — through its subsidiary BlockBloom — announced deeper integration of blockchain technologies into its business operations.
The long-term goal is to build an ecosystem where fans and creators, digital and physical experiences, fiat currencies and digital assets are connected as seamlessly and naturally as possible.