Sony Bank to Launch USD-Pegged Stablecoin in Fiscal 2026 for Gaming and Anime Payments

According to Nikkei News, Sony Bank is targeting a USD-pegged stablecoin for a U.S. launch in the 2026 fiscal year, underscoring Sony Group‘s expanding fintech ambitions. The token would function as a native payments rail, designed to streamline settlements across Sony’s gaming and entertainment ecosystems in the United States while preserving fiat-like stability for merchants and consumers adopting crypto-enabled transactions.

Within its ecosystem, Sony Group intends to use the token for gaming and anime content purchases, aiming to accelerate checkout and reduce cross-border currency friction for partners. Realization hinges on regulatory clearance and a robust security framework, with governance, risk controls, and interoperability at the core of any prospective U.S. rollout.