Chainlink partners with SBI Group to tokenize real-world assets in Japan

Chainlink, a major blockchain oracle provider, has formed a strategic partnership with SBI Group, a Japanese financial services conglomerate with over $200 billion in assets. The collaboration aims to tokenize real-world assets, develop stablecoins, and enable bridge-free cross-border payment systems, leveraging Chainlink’s decentralized oracle infrastructure. This partnership is expected to accelerate the adoption of tokenized finance in Asia and position Japan as a leader in real-world asset innovation [1].

The collaboration builds on previous efforts between the two entities, including a joint initiative with UBS Asset Management under Singapore’s Project Guardian, which tested smart contracts for fund management. SBI has also partnered with Ripple and Web3 company Startale, demonstrating its broader strategy to integrate blockchain into traditional financial systems. A survey by SBI Digital Asset Holdings highlighted that 76% of banks and financial institutions plan to invest in tokenized assets due to their faster settlement times and lower costs [2].

Despite the significance of the partnership, the price of Chainlink’s native token, LINK, has struggled in the aftermath of the announcement. As of August 25, 2025, LINK was trading at ¥3,475.48, a 3.6% drop from the previous day and a 3.3% decline compared to its value seven days earlier. The 24-hour trading volume was ¥256 billion, reflecting heightened market activity. The token’s market cap stands at ¥2.35 trillion, or approximately 68% of its fully diluted valuation, suggesting potential for future growth [3].

Technical analysis indicates that LINK has been forming an ascending triangle pattern, with higher lows but persistent resistance near the $27 mark. A breakout above this level would require stronger trading volume to confirm the trend. Analysts note that while the partnership with SBI Group is a positive development for Chainlink, short-term price movements remain influenced by broader market sentiment and macroeconomic factors. There are no current analyst forecasts predicting a specific price trajectory for LINK [3].

The partnership is expected to expand the use cases for Chainlink’s oracle network, particularly in the tokenization of traditional assets. This aligns with growing demand from institutional investors for solutions that enhance liquidity and transparency in financial markets. SBI’s engagement with blockchain infrastructure also reflects a wider trend among traditional financial institutions to adopt decentralized technologies to remain competitive.

In a separate development, Chainlink recently achieved ISO 27001 certification and SOC 2 Type 1 compliance, reinforcing its commitment to security and operational standards. This milestone is expected to bolster investor confidence and attract institutional adoption, further supporting the platform’s long-term growth [1].

[1] Chainlink Partners with SBI Group to Lead Japan's Tokenization Wave (https://coinpedia.org/news/chainlink-partners-with-sbi-group-to-lead-japans-tokenization-wave/)

[2] X · Chainlink (https://x.com/chainlink)

[3] Chainlink (LINK) to JPY (https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/chainlink/jpy)