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Crypto
Sony Bank gets preliminary approval to issue dollar stablecoin; PlayStation payments not decided
Sony Bank has received preliminary approval in the United States to pursue a dollar-based stablecoin issuance and custody business. The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency gave preliminary conditional approval for the establishment of Connectia Trust, a wholly owned trust bank. The plan focuses on issuing a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, managing reserves, providing digital asset custody and enabling transfers within a limited network for approved Sony assets and defined customers. Documents do not mention PlayStation payments.
Games & Commerce
Sony ends PS5 optical disc production as downloads dominate
Sony Interactive Entertainment will end production of 4K UHD Blu-ray discs for the PlayStation 5, saying digital media demand now far exceeds physical discs. Japan ITmedia reported the most direct reason was the overwhelming share of download sales. Sony Group data showed downloads accounted for 78 percent of annual game sales in fiscal 2025 and hit a record 85 percent in January to March 2026, while disc purchases were 15 percent.
AI & Enterprise
Japan AI latecomer starts counterattack with Nvidia, SoftBank, Microsoft big tech alliance
Japanese companies are expanding cooperation with global big tech to strengthen artificial intelligence competitiveness. Station Ai is running an AI Boost Program with SoftBank and Nvidia to support five startups, offering free access to high-performance GPUs and engineering help. Microsoft plans to invest 1.6 trillion yen in Japan from 2026 to 2029. SoftBank, NEC, Honda and Sony Group will set up a joint venture to develop foundation models, while the government plans 1 trillion yen in support.
