Sony Bank Seeks U.S. Trust Charter to Enter Stablecoin and Custody Business
Sony Bank, through its subsidiary Connectia Trust, is pursuing a U.S. national trust charter under the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC).
The move marks a major step in Sony’s broader expansion into digital finance, allowing it to operate directly within the U.S. regulatory framework. By securing the charter, Sony aims to strengthen its foothold in the global financial sector while aligning with evolving compliance standards in the digital asset space.
With the trust charter, Sony plans to issue fully backed U.S. dollar–pegged stablecoins, maintain reserve assets, and provide institutional-grade custody and digital asset management services. The company’s initiative reflects Japan’s growing interest in blockchain-based financial infrastructure, signaling that traditional corporations are now competing for leadership in the stablecoin and crypto custody market.
Clever Robot News Desk 16th October 2025
