Dotfile and Bastion partner to bring ai-powered compliance to enterprise stablecoins. Dotfile, the AI platform for global AML compliance, has entered into a strategic partnership with Bastion, a regulated financial institution for stablecoin services, to deliver enterprise-grade onboarding and risk management infrastructure for branded stablecoins. The collaboration, announced today (27 January 2026), aims to bridge the gap between crypto-native assets and the rigorous compliance standards required by traditional finance and large enterprises. Closing the compliance gap. As stablecoins evolve from niche crypto assets into regulated financial instruments, the demand for robust compliance infrastructure has intensified. In the United States, New York has established a high bar for issuer oversight through the NYDFS regime - a framework under which Bastion operates as one of only 13 limited purpose trust companies. With major brands now exploring proprietary stablecoins for treasury management and consumer payments, the partnership addresses a critical need: delivering a seamless user experience while maintaining strict regulatory adherence. Agentic compliance. The partnership integrates Dotfile's AI-driven verification capabilities directly into Bastion's stablecoin infrastructure. Key features of the joint solution include: Comprehensive Verification: An all-in-one platform for onboarding both individuals (KYC) and institutions (KYB), orchestrating dozens of data sources to allow users to verify themselves via their preferred local methods globally. Agentic Efficiency: The solution leverages AI to automate complex workflows such as Sanctions and PEP screening, document verification, and ongoing risk assessment. Multi-Jurisdictional Readiness: The system is designed to adapt to local regulations, ensuring bank-level due diligence across different borders. Vasco Alexandre, founder and CEO of Dotfile, commented on the operational demands of the sector: "Bastion's enterprise focus demands flexible, auditable onboarding that scales. Together, we're enabling a compliant path from treasury to consumer rollouts". Rohan Kohli, chief risk & compliance Officer at Bastion, added: "Bastion has been hyper-focused on compliance and ensuring we operate under the highest level of regulation as we work to bring stablecoin implementation to life for some of the world's largest enterprises... Partners like Dotfile help us meet those standards in a scalable and efficient way". Strategic US expansion. For Dotfile, the partnership underscores a deepening focus on the US market. The company currently derives approximately a quarter of its revenue from the region and projects this to reach 50 per cent within 18 months. To support this growth, Dotfile plans to open a New York office in the first half of 2026. Bastion provides secure, compliant stablecoin issuance and infrastructure for enterprises, operating through its subsidiary Dibbs Trust Company, which holds a charter from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). Dotfile serves over 80 financial institutions across 15 countries, using advanced technology to streamline compliance operations. Backed by investors including Serena Capital and Seaya Ventures, the company reports 3x year-over-year revenue growth.

Crypto payments coming to PlayStation as Sony plans stablecoin launch in 2026. Sony Bank is reportedly pursuing a US license and partnering with Bastion as it develops a 2026 dollar stablecoin connected to its growing Web3 unit, BlockBloom. Sony Bank, the online lending subsidiary of Sony Financial Group, is reportedly preparing to launch a stablecoin that will enable payments across the Sony ecosystem in the US. Sony is planning to issue a US dollar-pegged stablecoin in 2026 and expects it to be used for purchases of PlayStation games, subscriptions and anime content, Nikkei reported on Monday. Targeting US customers - who make up roughly 30% of Sony Group's external sales - the stablecoin is expected to work alongside existing payment options such as credit cards, helping reduce fees paid to card networks, the report said. Sony Bank applied in October for a banking license in the US to establish a stablecoin-focused subsidiary and has partnered with the US stablecoin issuer Bastion. Sony's venture arm also joined Bastion's $14.6 million raise, led by Coinbase Ventures. Sony Bank has been actively venturing into Web3. Sony Bank's stablecoin push in the US comes amid the company's active venture into Web3, with the bank establishing a dedicated Web3 subsidiary in June. "Digital assets utilizing blockchain technology are incorporated into a diverse range of services and business models," Sony Bank said in a statement in May. "Financial services, such as wallets, which store NFT (non-fungible tokens) and cryptocurrency assets, and crypto exchange providers are becoming increasingly important," it added. The Web3 unit, later named BlockBloom, aims to build an ecosystem that blends fans, artists, NFTs, digital and physical experiences, and both fiat and digital currencies. Sony Bank's stablecoin initiative follows the recent spin-off of its parent, Sony Financial Group, which was separated from Sony Group and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in September. The move was intended to decouple the financial arm's balance sheet and operations from the broader Sony conglomerate, allowing each to sharpen its strategic focus. Cointelegraph reached out to Sony Bank for comment regarding its potential US stablecoin launch, but had not received a response by the time of publication.

Bastion has raised $14.6 million in new financing led by Coinbase Ventures with Sony Innovation Fund and Samsung Next, pushing the stablecoin infrastructure startup's total funding past $40 million to scale its white-label service for enterprises.