According to *The Wall Street Journal*, Sony Bank's stablecoin partner Bastion has received conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust bank charter. This paves the way for further collaboration with major corporations and financial institutions. Bastion helps enterprises issue their own branded stablecoins and provides reserve asset custody and customer wallet management services. Founded in 2023 by two former a16z crypto executives, Bastion's investors include Coinbase Ventures, Sony Innovation Fund, and Samsung Next. In 2025, the company became Sony Bank's stablecoin partner, offering custody, payment infrastructure, and issuance services. Sony plans to integrate stablecoin payments into its gaming and entertainment ecosystem. https://(wublock123.com)/news/sony-bank-stablecoin-partner-bastion-gets-occ-trust-bank-approval-68660