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The tech behemoth %SonyGroup (NYSE: $SONY) is set to reintroduce the %Cryptocurrency trading platform %Whalefin, originally procured from the digital banking service, Amber Group, in 2023.

The purchase price for Sony’s previous acquisition of Whalefin remains undisclosed.

Currently, Sony is preparing to reignite the operations of the cryptocurrency exchange and is also finalizing a new transaction application.

While Sony has previously shown interest in Web 3.0 and blockchain by engaging in strategic investments and collaborations, this represents their most pronounced venture into the crypto market thus far.

Sony, a household name in the video game industry and the driving force behind the PlayStation brand, has a diverse portfolio including film production and semiconductor manufacturing, securing its position as a major corporation in Japan.

Beyond the crypto exchange’s restoration, Sony is entering into a collaboration with the Astar Network to support the creation of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) destined for integration in upcoming video game titles.

Despite Japan’s stringent regulations on crypto trading, Sony remains optimistic about the global accessibility of the Whalefin platform for investors.

The timetable for Whalefin’s cryptocurrency exchange reopening has yet to be made public.

The past year has seen a 6% drop in Sony’s shares, with the current trading value sitting at $85.90 per share in the U.S. market.