The companies said the proposed integration would eliminate that step, allowing users to convert deposits into the stablecoin without leaving the banking interface.
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Sony Bank and stablecoin issuer JPYC Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore connecting the yen-pegged stablecoin JPYC directly to Sony Bank's deposit infrastructure. The agreement was announced Monday and focuses on whether real-time account transfers can enable customers to purchase JPYC instantly from their Sony Bank accounts through the JPYC EX platform.
Under the current setup, buying JPYC requires a manual bank transfer. The companies said the proposed integration would eliminate that step, allowing users to convert deposits into the stablecoin without leaving the banking interface. Sony Bank's Web3-focused subsidiary, BlockBloom, will take the lead in designing how the bank link, stablecoin rails, and potential consumer services would function.
JPYC Inc. began issuing its yen-backed token on Oct. 27, 2025, operating under Japan's revised Payment Services Act, which classifies stablecoins as electronic payment instruments. The token is backed 1:1 by a combination of bank deposits and Japanese government bonds and is issued and redeemed through the JPYC EX platform, which requires identity verification.
The companies were clear that the agreement is exploratory. It does not introduce a new stablecoin, and no timetable was given for launching any real-time transfer feature. The framework under development is intended to remain neutral and open to multiple financial institutions, rather than limiting JPYC EX access to a single bank partner.
Beyond payments, Sony Bank and JPYC said they will examine links between the stablecoin and entertainment intellectual property, including music and gaming content. Potential applications include digital content purchases and the distribution of rewards tied to those properties.
Future work will also look at streamlining how JPYC is issued and redeemed through Sony Bank services to reduce the number of steps users must complete. All initiatives, the companies said, will be developed in compliance with applicable laws and regulatory guidelines.
The announcement comes as Japan formalizes the broader stablecoin landscape at the deposit layer, with regulated financial institutions beginning to test direct integration rather than channeling access solely through crypto exchanges. Separately, JPYC announced plans last week to raise 1.78 billion yen, approximately $12 million, in the first close of its Series B funding round, led by Asteria Corporation, to expand system development and ecosystem partnerships.
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