SBI Group, one of Japan’s largest financial conglomerates, has partnered with Chainlink in a strategic push to expand blockchain and crypto-powered solutions for global financial markets.
The collaboration will focus on tokenized real-world assets, tokenized funds, and regulated stablecoins, with Japan serving as the launchpad.
The move comes as demand for blockchain-based financial products surges. A recent survey by SBI Digital Asset Holdings found that 76% of financial institutions intend to invest in tokenized securities, citing lower transaction costs and faster settlements as primary drivers. Yet, the lack of institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure remains the biggest hurdle to adoption.
To address this, the partnership will leverage Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) to power secure and compliant transfers of tokenized assets across blockchains. Tokenized real estate, bonds, and funds will be supported, while Chainlink SmartData will bring net asset value (NAV) data onchain to boost transparency and liquidity.
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Stablecoins are also a central focus. SBI and Chainlink will use Chainlink Proof of Reserve to verify reserves backing regulated stablecoins, offering greater assurance to institutional players exploring crypto-linked products. Cross-border transactions will be enhanced through blockchain-based payment-versus-payment (PvP) settlements for foreign exchange markets, cutting out inefficiencies tied to legacy systems.
Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov said the initiative signals a shift toward production-level blockchain use in high-value financial transactions. SBI Holdings CEO Yoshitaka Kitao emphasized that blockchain and crypto infrastructure are becoming essential to institutional finance, making Chainlink a natural partner.
Both firms have already collaborated on blockchain fund tokenization trials under Singapore’s Project Guardian. The new partnership positions crypto and blockchain at the center of Japan’s institutional digital asset strategy, setting the stage for wider adoption across Asia-Pacific.
Meanwhile, Chainlink has expanded its footprint through a new partnership with Plexos Institute and EDinheiro to launch blockchain-based social currencies in Brazil. The initiative will debut in Indiaroba, Sergipe, with the rollout of the “Aratu” currency, aimed at promoting financial inclusion for underserved communities.
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