Startale Group and SBI Holdings have unveiled Strium Network, a new Layer 1 blockchain designed to bring tokenized securities and real-world assets (RWAs) onto a single, institution-ready platform.
The launch marks a key step in their partnership announced last August, with proofs of concept now demonstrating Strium’s core capabilities in settlement, trading, and interoperability.
Startale and SBI Holdings unveil Strium Network, a Layer 1 blockchain designed for 24/7 trading of tokenized securities and RWAs. pic.twitter.com/h2vxZXRHvh
— Startale 💿 (@StartaleGroup) February 5, 2026
Building the future of on-chain capital markets
Strium is purpose-built to serve professional and institutional markets. Unlike standard crypto exchanges, it focuses on tokenized equities and RWA-linked instruments, enabling round-the-clock spot and derivatives trading. By removing traditional market constraints, the platform enables faster price discovery, deeper liquidity, and global access without altering how assets are issued or managed.
SBI Holdings brings its extensive ecosystem of more than 80 million customers and decades of expertise in banking and securities to the project. The collaboration positions Strium as a bridge between institutional demand and on-chain markets, making it easier for professional traders to participate in tokenized capital markets.
Proof of concept validates the platform
The current PoC demonstrates Strium’s ability to handle high-volume trading, maintain settlement efficiency, and connect with both traditional financial systems and blockchain networks. The platform is designed with the future in mind, supporting AI-driven market strategies and seamless interaction with on-chain liquidity.
Strium’s testnet will soon allow early participants to experience its Layer 1 blockchain firsthand, laying the groundwork for commercial deployment. By focusing on robust infrastructure first, Strium aims to set a new standard for how securities and RWAs can operate on-chain across Asia and beyond.
As tokenized markets continue to grow, Strium represents a bold step toward a more interoperable, transparent, and scalable future for digital finance.
In addition, Startale and SBI Holdings have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop a fully regulated, Japanese yen-denominated stablecoin. This initiative aims to meet rising international demand for a digital yen and further expand global blockchain-based financial applications.
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