3 posts tagged with "Sony"

Sony and entertainment technology

April 18, 2026·Dora Noda·10 min

Stablecoin Gaming's Breakout Year: Why Indie Studios and Sony Are Rewriting the $48B Web3 Gaming Playbook

Stablecoins powered a 2-3x transaction volume surge in Web3 gaming in 2026 as indie studios captured 70% of players and Sony Bank prepared a PlayStation-ready US dollar stablecoin.

April 16, 2026·Dora Noda·11 min

Sony's PlayStation Stablecoin: How a Japanese Bank Plans to Turn 50 Million Gamers Into Crypto Users

Sony Bank is building a USD stablecoin with Bastion and a federal trust bank charter to settle PlayStation, Crunchyroll, and anime purchases — bringing stablecoins to 50M consumers without asking them to care about crypto.

Sony's Soneium: Bringing Blockchain to the Entertainment World

Sony's Soneium is a Layer-2 blockchain on Ethereum, designed to integrate Web3 innovations with mainstream internet services. Developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs, Soneium aims to make blockchain technology accessible and scalable for everyday use, focusing on entertainment, creative content, and fan engagement.