Sony may launch a USD stablecoin for payments within its ecosystem, including games and anime.

According to Odaily Planet Daily, Sony Group plans to issue a dollar-denominated stablecoin next year for US customers to use to purchase content such as games and anime within its digital ecosystem.

This move comes after Sony's banking arm, Sony Bank, applied for a U.S. national banking license in October. The license would allow its subsidiary, Connectia Trust, to engage in "certain designated activities involving cryptocurrencies," including issuing stablecoins pegged to the U.S. dollar, maintaining corresponding reserve assets, and providing custody and digital asset management services.

Sony Bank has partnered with stablecoin company Bastion, which will provide the infrastructure for Sony's stablecoin. Sony Bank hopes that its U.S. customers will be able to use its stablecoin to pay for game subscriptions and other content on the PlayStation platform, a move that will reduce transaction fees associated with credit card payments.

Previously, Sony and its partner Startale Group launched the Ethereum Layer 2 network Soneium in January 2025. Sony Group also operates the PlayStation platform and the Crunchyroll anime streaming service. (Decrypt)