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Sign InIn a move reflecting the accelerating adoption of digital assets by traditional institutions, Sony Bank, the financial arm of Sony Group, has secured preliminary approval from the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a national trust bank. According to reports, this initiative aims to launch a stablecoin issuance business within the United States with an initial capital investment of $40 million, marking a strategic expansion for the Japanese conglomerate into the regulated digital asset market.
Sony's entry into this sector comes amid intensifying competition in the stablecoin space from major players like PayPal, which launched its PYUSD token, and Ripple, which has announced similar plans. Per market data, this move strengthens Sony's position as a tech giant bridging traditional finance and blockchain technology, leveraging a federally regulated banking structure to ensure compliance with stringent US regulatory standards.
Regarding market performance, SONY shares closed at $20.93 in New York (close July 09, 2026), while the group's Tokyo-listed shares (6758.T) stood at 3,359 yen (close July 10, 2026). Investors are now monitoring the completion of final operational requirements for full OCC approval, alongside upcoming Japanese economic data including household spending reports scheduled for later this week.