SBI and Chainlink Partner to Advance Tokenized Assets in Asia-Pacific

SBI Holdings, one of Japan’s largest financial conglomerates with over $200 billion in assets, has entered a strategic partnership with blockchain oracle provider Chainlink to develop institutional-grade infrastructure for tokenized assets, particularly in Japan and across the Asia-Pacific region. The initiative is focused on accelerating the adoption of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and enhancing financial infrastructure through blockchain-based solutions [1]. This collaboration leverages Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) to enable cross-chain settlements, real-time asset verification, and stablecoin transparency [3].

A recent survey conducted by SBI Digital Asset Holdings revealed strong institutional interest in tokenized assets, with 76% of respondents indicating their intent to invest due to the potential for cost savings and operational efficiency [4]. The partnership aims to address existing infrastructure limitations by offering scalable and secure tools that align with institutional demand for tokenized securities [5]. This collaboration is expected to reshape Japan’s financial market, improving liquidity, settlement efficiency, and regulatory compliance [2].

A key component of the partnership involves the development of cross-border payment solutions and the implementation of stablecoin reserve transparency through Chainlink’s Proof of Reserve technology [6]. These efforts are intended to facilitate more efficient fund administration and bring net asset value data onchain, thereby increasing liquidity in tokenized markets [7]. The companies are also exploring innovative settlement methods, such as payment versus payment (PvP) for foreign exchange and cross-border transactions [8].

This collaboration builds on prior initiatives between SBI and Chainlink, including their participation in Singapore’s Project Guardian in 2023 alongside UBS Asset Management, which demonstrated the viability of automated fund administration in tokenized fund use cases [9]. The current initiative further strengthens SBI’s commitment to building a global blockchain-powered financial infrastructure and enhances Chainlink’s presence in Asia’s expanding digital asset ecosystem [10].

Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov expressed enthusiasm over the collaboration, stating that SBI’s adoption of its protocol validates its role as the standard for secure and compliant institutional transactions [11]. SBI CEO Yoshitaka Kitao highlighted the synergy between SBI’s financial expertise and Chainlink’s interoperability solutions, emphasizing the potential for broader institutional adoption [12].

The partnership aligns with Japan’s evolving digital finance landscape, including recent tax reforms and plans for crypto ETFs, which are expected to support the growth of digital assets [13]. SBI and Chainlink’s collaboration is positioned to play a pivotal role in advancing institutional-grade tokenization and digital finance in Asia [14].

Sources:

[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sbi-partners-chainlink-develop-crypto-075215376.html

[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/sbi-chainlink-partner-drive-asia-financial-tokenization-cross-border-payments-2508/

[3] https://www.ainvest.com/news/rise-institutional-grade-tokenization-sbi-chainlink-partnership-catalyst-asia-digital-finance-revolution-2508/

[4] https://crypto.news/chainlink-sbi-group-tokenized-assets-japan-2025/

[5] https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/08/25/chainlink-partners-with-sbi-group-advance-tokenized-assets-stablecoins-in-japan

[6] https://thedefiant.io/news/tradfi-and-fintech/sbi-group-taps-chainlink-to-tokenize-assets-verify-stablecoins-bb9124eb

[7] https://crypto-economy.com/sbi-group-and-chainlink-join-forces-to-drive-institutional-tokenization/

[8] https://coincentral.com/chainlink-link-price-38-august-rally-driven-by-major-sbi-partnership-and-on-chain-growth/

[13] https://coinlaw.io/sbi-chainlink-tokenized-assets-japan/