Startale Group has introduced an institutional-grade stablecoin for Sony’s Soneium blockchain, marking a major step toward building a settlement-ready digital economy around the network.
The new asset, Startale USD (USDSC), is designed to serve as the primary digital dollar circulating across Soneium. It launches on M0’s universal stablecoin platform and is integrated directly into the Startale App — the Web3 “SuperApp” positioned as the main entry point for Soneium’s ecosystem.
USDSC arrives with a built-in reward layer called STAR Points, which turns routine on-chain activity into redeemable incentives. The rollout reflects a broader shift in Japan’s digital finance environment, where regulators are accelerating stablecoin experimentation and institutional-grade infrastructure.
USDSC Becomes Soneium’s Core Settlement Layer
The stablecoin is positioned to anchor payments, rewards, and transaction flows across Soneium. Startale framed USDSC as a foundation for scalable settlement within a network expected to host tokenized stocks, payments applications, and consumer-facing Web3 services.
The launch follows Startale’s collaboration with SBI Holdings to build a 24/7 digital asset exchange for tokenized equities and real-world assets. That platform targets the rapidly expanding tokenization segment, which various industry forecasts expect to reach $18.9 trillion by 2033.
“USDSC is built to connect everyday users to the future of finance,” Startale CEO Sota Watanabe said. He added that the stablecoin aims to make Web3 transactions feel as seamless as existing mobile apps.
Japan’s Stablecoin Landscape Accelerates
The launch comes as Japan moves into a more flexible regulatory phase for digital money. The Financial Services Agency recently approved:
- A yen stablecoin pilot involving MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho
- The country’s first fully regulated yen stablecoin, JPYC
- A new “Payment Innovation” framework supporting bank-backed digital money experiments
Japan’s push aligns with global stablecoin adoption trends. The market now exceeds $316 billion in circulation. EY estimates that 13% of global institutions already use stablecoins, while 54% expect to integrate them in the next year after the passage of the U.S. GENIUS Act.
Soneium’s timing positions the platform to benefit from both domestic regulatory clarity and accelerating global demand for digital dollars.
A Reward Layer Built to Drive On-Chain Activity
USDSC launches alongside STAR Points, a rewards engine designed to boost user engagement within the Startale App.
Users will earn STAR Points for actions such as:
- Minting and holding USDSC
- Providing liquidity on Uniswap
- Completing missions in the Mission Centre
- Interacting with Mini Apps across the ecosystem
These points will provide access to token drops, community rewards, and ecosystem programs. Future benefits may include gas credits, tiered multipliers, and priority allocation in upcoming token launches.
Select Soneium projects also plan to distribute rewards and tokens directly through the SuperApp, consolidating incentives into one consumer-facing interface.
M0’s Infrastructure Underpins the Digital Dollar
USDSC is built on M0’s modular issuance framework, which supports custom logic for stablecoin design while keeping liquidity unified across applications. M0 recently integrated with MetaMask and Stripe’s Bridge initiative for its MUSD stablecoin, adding further credibility to its architecture.
“Builders want flexibility and interoperability with deep, unified liquidity,” M0 CEO Luca Prosperi said. He noted that M0’s open, first-principles architecture allows issuers to control custom behavior without sacrificing transparency or standardization.
The platform’s programmable nature gives Startale granular control over issuance, settlement logic, and liquidity routing across Soneium.
Startale App Opens Waitlist
The Startale App — now accepting waitlist registrations — is positioned as the main consumer gateway for the Soneium ecosystem. With USDSC as the default digital dollar and STAR Points powering user incentives, the app blends institutional-grade settlement infrastructure with mobile-native user experience.
Early registrants will gain priority access to upcoming features, including USDSC minting, reward missions, and ecosystem partner integrations.
Interested users can join the waitlist at startale.com.
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