Woofun AI reports that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has granted preliminary conditional approval to Sony Bank’s subsidiary, Connectia Trust, to operate a dollar-backed stablecoin within a permissioned, closed-loop network. The framework allows for custody services and transfers exclusively among Sony Group entities and existing U.S. retail customers, with no public record indicating integration with PlayStation or broader internet usage. Sony Bank targets a potential 2027 launch, subject to meeting pre-opening requirements and securing final regulatory approval, while explicitly stating that neither the timeline nor the issuance is guaranteed.