Chainlink Partners with SBI Group to Boost Tokenized Asset Adoption in Asia-Pacific

Chainlink, a leading decentralized oracle network, has entered into a strategic partnership with Japan’s SBI Group to advance the adoption of tokenized assets across Japan and the Asia-Pacific region. The collaboration, announced in late August 2025, aims to leverage Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) to enable the tokenization of real-world assets such as bonds and real estate, while improving liquidity, transparency, and settlement efficiency [1]. SBI Group, a financial giant with over $200 billion in assets, has identified strong institutional interest in tokenized securities, with 76% of surveyed institutions expressing intent to invest due to cost savings and operational efficiencies [1].

The partnership seeks to overcome existing infrastructure challenges, including scalability, security, and regulatory compliance, which have been key barriers to widespread adoption of tokenized assets. By integrating CCIP, the collaboration will facilitate cross-chain operations and provide more transparent fund administration, including the on-chain availability of fund net asset value data [1]. The initiative also explores advanced settlement methods such as payment versus payment (PvP) for foreign exchange and cross-border transactions, which could streamline international financial workflows [1].

Chainlink’s Proof of Reserve will play a crucial role in verifying stablecoin reserves, a step critical to building institutional trust in digital assets. Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink, stated that SBI’s adoption of the protocol reinforces its position as a standard for secure and compliant institutional blockchain transactions. Meanwhile, SBI Group CEO Yoshitaka Kitao noted that the partnership combines Chainlink’s cutting-edge interoperability solutions with SBI’s financial expertise, aiming to drive mainstream acceptance of tokenized assets [1].

This marks an expansion of an earlier collaboration under Singapore’s Project Guardian, where SBI, Chainlink, and UBS Asset Management in 2023 tested automated fund administration for tokenized assets, achieving promising results. The latest agreement is expected to further solidify Chainlink’s footprint in Asia’s rapidly evolving digital asset landscape, where it is already being adopted by major players such as Swift, Euroclear, and Fidelity [1].

SBI Group’s ongoing engagement with blockchain-based infrastructure reflects its strategic focus on innovation in financial services. The partnership with Chainlink is aligned with its vision to integrate traditional finance with next-generation technologies, enhancing trust and efficiency in institutional markets [1].

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