{"id":63841,"date":"2025-12-01T12:01:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T12:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/sony-to-build-a-web3-payments-network-with-its-new-us-dollar-stablecoin\/"},"modified":"2025-12-01T12:01:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T12:01:02","slug":"sony-to-build-a-web3-payments-network-with-its-new-us-dollar-stablecoin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/sony-to-build-a-web3-payments-network-with-its-new-us-dollar-stablecoin\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony to build a Web3 payments network with its new US dollar stablecoin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<div class=\"-mt-16  mb-8  lg:-mt-20  rounded-md  shadow-md\">\n<div class=\"relative  z-10  post-article-image  rounded  overflow-hidden\" data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/12\/20251201_1556_Sonys-Web3-Venture_simple_compose_01kbcq3f1tfc79fx9ysa4c1szq-smartcrop-750x375.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/12\/20251201_1556_Sonys-Web3-Venture_simple_compose_01kbcq3f1tfc79fx9ysa4c1szq-smartcrop-363x181.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/12\/20251201_1556_Sonys-Web3-Venture_simple_compose_01kbcq3f1tfc79fx9ysa4c1szq-smartcrop-750x375.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/12\/20251201_1556_Sonys-Web3-Venture_simple_compose_01kbcq3f1tfc79fx9ysa4c1szq-smartcrop-363x181.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"\/>\n<\/picture>                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"1123\">The bank partnered with Bastion and took part in its $14.6 million raise.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"1123\">Sony created a Web3 unit named BlockBloom to expand digital asset services.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"1123\">Sony Financial Group\u2019s recent spin-off gives Sony Bank strategic freedom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"1123\">Sony\u2019s plan to introduce a US dollar stablecoin is emerging as a major step in how the company connects its entertainment businesses with its financial arm.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"1123\">Instead of treating payments as a background function, Sony is designing a system that blends blockchain, digital assets, and its global user base into a single Web3 network, <a href=\"https:\/\/asia.nikkei.com\/spotlight\/cryptocurrencies\/sony-bank-to-issue-dollar-pegged-stablecoin-in-us\">according to a Nikkei report<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"1123\">The project\u00a0centres on Sony Bank\u2019s expansion into the US, where customers remain a key part of the group\u2019s external sales.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"1123\">With a launch planned for 2026, the stablecoin is being built as a payment tool that supports gaming, anime, and other digital purchases across the Sony ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1286\">Sony Bank\u2019s move signals the company\u2019s broader shift into digital finance, with Web3 technologies becoming an important layer in how it delivers future services.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1330\">Stablecoin for the wider Sony ecosystem<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1678\">Sony Bank, the online lender under Sony Financial Group, is preparing to roll out the stablecoin in the US through a dedicated unit.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1678\">The token will be pegged to the US dollar and is expected to support purchases of PlayStation games, subscriptions, and anime content.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1678\">This payment option will sit alongside existing methods such as credit cards.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1937\">The plan is aimed at US customers, who account for around 30% of Sony Group\u2019s external sales.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1937\">By adding a blockchain-based token to the mix, Sony aims to reduce fees associated with card networks and increase the speed and efficiency of transactions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"2203\">Sony Bank <a href=\"https:\/\/asia.nikkei.com\/spotlight\/cryptocurrencies\/sony-bank-applies-for-us-license-eyeing-dollar-backed-stablecoin\">applied for a banking licence<\/a> in the US in October as part of this expansion.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"2203\">The bank has also partnered with Bastion, a US stablecoin issuer.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"2203\">Sony\u2019s venture arm joined Bastion\u2019s $14.6 million fundraising round, which was led by Coinbase Ventures.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2239\">Web3 unit builds the foundation<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2589\">Sony Bank\u2019s shift into stablecoins is part of a wider Web3 push that started earlier this year.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2589\">The bank established a dedicated Web3 subsidiary in June, after first outlining its plans in May.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2589\">In its announcement, the bank said digital assets built on blockchain technology were becoming part of a growing number of services and business models.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2866\">It pointed to wallets for storing NFTs and cryptocurrency, and exchange providers, as sectors rising in importance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2866\">These tools are central to Sony\u2019s Web3 plans because they allow digital assets and tokens to move easily across platforms used by fans, artists and creators.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"3191\">The new Web3 unit was later named BlockBloom.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"3191\">Its goal is to build an ecosystem that links digital and physical experiences with NFTs, fiat currency, and digital currency.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2868\" data-end=\"3191\">BlockBloom\u2019s work now connects directly with the stablecoin initiative, which is expected to become one of the core payment tools inside this ecosystem.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3239\">Restructuring strengthens the digital shift<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3449\">Sony Bank is pursuing this strategy shortly after a major structural change inside its parent company.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3449\">Sony Financial Group was separated from Sony Group and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in September.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3689\">The spin-off was designed to separate the financial arm\u2019s operations and balance sheet from the wider conglomerate.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3689\">This independence now gives Sony Bank more space to pursue long-term digital finance projects, including the stablecoin.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3691\" data-end=\"3976\">The timing indicates that Sony Bank is using the separation to accelerate its push into new markets.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3691\" data-end=\"3976\">With the stablecoin aimed at the US and supported by Bastion, the bank is positioning itself to become a more competitive player in digital payments linked to entertainment and gaming.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3978\" data-end=\"4029\">Connecting US users with cross-platform payments<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4031\" data-end=\"4297\">Sony\u2019s stablecoin strategy is closely tied to its US users, who make up one of its largest customer segments.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4031\" data-end=\"4297\">By focusing the project on this market, Sony is aligning its payments network with regions that already engage heavily with blockchain and digital assets.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4299\" data-end=\"4624\">The stablecoin is expected to interact with multiple Sony services, creating a system where users can move funds seamlessly between gaming, subscriptions, and other digital platforms.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4299\" data-end=\"4624\">It also allows Sony to test Web3 payments at scale, backed by its gaming division, entertainment content, and new digital finance capability.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4626\" data-end=\"4788\">With the launch planned for 2026, Sony is building the early layers of a cross-platform structure that links Web3 payments with its broader entertainment network.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-meta\">\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Share this article<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Categories<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Tags<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a 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