The financial arm of Japanese tech giant Sony is reportedly preparing to issue its own U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin targeted squarely at American gamers and entertainment consumers. The token will serve as a payment option for PlayStation games, anime streams, in-game purchases, and subscriptions across Sony’s digital platforms.

By partnering with U.S.-based digital asset firm Bastion for issuance, custody, and reserve management, Sony aims to sidestep the high fees and delays tied to traditional credit card processing. The stablecoin could debut as early as fiscal 2026, pending regulatory approvals, according to Nikkei .

Synergies between crypto and the gaming industry have been explored in the past, as both Steam and Microsoft previously accepted bitcoin, and Microso

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