Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing How Our News is Made Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Ad discliamer Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Sony is making strides to enter the crypto banking sector through its financial arm, Sony Bank, as the Japanese group has recently submitted an applicationto US regulators for a national banking charter via its subsidiary, Connectia Trust.
This move signifies Sony’s intent to engage in various cryptocurrency-related activities, which include the issuance of US dollar-backed stablecoins, maintaining reserves, and providing custody and fiduciary management services for digital assets to select clients. Sony Seeks OCC Approval For Crypto Banking License
In its national banking charter filing with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Sony emphasized that its proposed activities align with those already approved for other nationally chartered banks. Related Reading Hyperliquid Holders Left In The Dark: Monad Protocol Faces Scrutiny Over MON Airdrop 16 hours ago
Should the application be granted, Sony would join a select group of firms, including Stripe, crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN), Paxos, and stablecoin issuer Circle (CRCL), all of which are also pursuing federal crypto banking licenses. Currently, Anchorage Digital Bank is the only entity to have received full approval.
If Connectia Trust secures approval from the OCC, it could emerge as one of the first major tech-bank hybrids authorized to issue regulated stablecoins in the United States. Strengthening Digital Asset Presence
This venture into the digital asset space is not Sony’s first. Earlier in 2025, the company collaborated with Startale Labs to introduce Soneiun, an Ethereum Layer-2 )L2) network tailored to enhance decentralized applications. Related Reading Tether Resolves Celsius Lawsuit With Major $300 Million Settlement Deal 1 day ago
Now, with Connectia Trust, Sony is poised to synergize its financial expertise with blockchain technology, thereby expanding its footprint in the global digital asset ecosystem. The daily chart shows the total crypto market cap valuation dropping below the key $4 trillion mark. Source: TOTAL on TradingView.com
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