Sony Plan to start one Stablecoin own, backed in dollars, by Sony Bank and in alliance with the American company bastionand was initially aimed at users in USA.
This digital currency is planned for 2026can be used for Game purchases PlayStation, Subscriptions and digital content within the Sony digital ecosystemaccording to information from Cointelegraph. The development of this stablecoin is supported by the new internal blockchain, which allows digital payments to be processed directly on Sony platforms.
Accordingly CoinDesk, Cryptocurrency will exist alongside traditional payments like credit cardsbut will seek to reduce the costs associated with the commissions of traditional payment networks. In October 2025, Sony Bank began applying for a banking license in the United States with the aim of establishing a dedicated subsidiary to issue and manage the stablecoin.
The strategy is supported by the infrastructure developed jointly with Bastion, which was recently built $14.6 million in a financing round led by Coinbase Venturesaccordingly Cointelegraph. This financial structure is integrated into the framework of the company’s corporate changes: Sony Financial Group was officially spun off from the parent group in 2025 and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, allowing greater independence in introducing innovative digital solutions.
The model proposes a closed financial architecture in which Sony approximately processes 85 billion dollars annuallywith one third coming from the US market. The Commissions range from 2% to 3% of each transaction when using networks such as Visa and Mastercard.
Use Soniuma regulated and private blockchain, will allow the company to recover the margin normally lost through commissions, thereby increasing operating profit and strengthening its control over the internal digital economy.
The technological base used will transform the Sony ecosystem into a space where money circulates internally, without traditional banking intermediaries. In this way, the stablecoin will work alongside traditional payment methods and provide offers to users Advantages as Reduction in commissions and faster processes.
According to experts, Sony’s goal is not to promote open use of cryptocurrencies, but rather are fighting for control over the transactions of 116 million PlayStation users and the company’s own content catalogs.
In the field of digital innovation Sony has increased its commitment to the Web3 environment with the creation of BlockBloom in June 2025a subsidiary that aims to integrate fans, artists and experiences both digitally and physically, including support for NFTs and digital assets, so Cointelegraph.
An official statement from Sony Bank notes that services related to the storage of NFTs and cryptocurrency assets, as well as exchange intermediaries, are becoming increasingly important in the digital economy. BlockBloom represents the implementation of this integration and monetization strategy with new experiences for users.
The introduction of stablecoin payments promises to simplify the experience of purchasing and using services. This initiative allows users to make payments and micropayments in a more flexible and cost-effective manner compared to traditional methods.which is often associated with delays and additional fees.
Sony’s move therefore represents a direct challenge to the major players in the payments and entertainment sector and establishes a new reference model for platforms such as Disney, Netflix or Microsoft.
The strategic impact of the initiative goes beyond internal innovation. If a significant portion of Sony’s transactions are processed through the Sonium blockchain and its stablecoin, it is likely that other relevant digital entertainment companies will follow suit in order not to lag behind in efficiency and financial control.
Cointelegraph points out that this policy allows this Sony captures the entire financial flow of every digital transaction, eliminating middlemen and lead the industry to achieve this more direct and controlled payment models.
Thus, Sony’s decision accelerates the trend of tech giants seeking to monitor and maximize the flow of money in their own digital ecosystems. With this initiative, the company is setting a precedent that could impact the global structure of digital payments and competition in the entertainment sector.
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