SBI and Chainlink Partner to Expand Blockchain in Asia-Pacific Finance

SBI Holdings has announced a strategic partnership with Chainlink, a leading blockchain oracle provider, to expand the use of blockchain technology across Japan and the Asia-Pacific region. The collaboration aims to develop tools for tokenized assets and stablecoin settlements, with a focus on institutional-grade financial applications. SBI Holdings, a major Japanese financial services firm, will leverage Chainlink’s decentralized oracle networks to support secure, scalable solutions for financial institutions, including cross-border transactions and real-world asset (RWA) integrations [1].

The partnership is driven by the growing interest in blockchain and digital assets within Japan’s financial sector. According to reports, 76% of Japanese banks are considering tokenized securities as a viable financial tool, highlighting the potential for blockchain in traditional finance [2]. SBI Holdings CEO Yoshitaka Kitao and Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov emphasized the importance of cross-border settlement systems and the advancement of tokenization for institutional adoption. The collaboration reflects years of joint work between the two firms and represents a move toward large-scale blockchain deployment [3].

The announcement has already had a measurable impact on the market. Chainlink’s (LINK) price saw a 38% increase following the news, signaling investor confidence in the partnership’s potential to reshape the financial landscape [4]. The partnership is expected to facilitate the tokenization of investment funds and real estate, creating an environment conducive to institutional participation in blockchain-based finance. It also aligns with Japan’s favorable regulatory environment, where reforms and crypto ETFs are being considered to support digital financial innovation [5].

SBI Holdings has long been a proponent of blockchain technology, and this collaboration marks another step in its digital finance strategy. The partnership underscores the increasing relevance of blockchain in modern financial infrastructure, particularly in regions where cross-border capabilities and digital asset management are in demand [6]. With its robust oracle network, Chainlink provides the necessary tools to integrate real-world data into blockchain systems, further enhancing transparency and security for financial institutions [7].

The initiative will first focus on Japan before expanding to other parts of the Asia-Pacific region. By offering blockchain-based tools tailored to financial institutions, SBI and Chainlink aim to foster a more inclusive and efficient financial ecosystem. The collaboration is a significant development in the blockchain industry, particularly in Asia, where demand for secure, scalable, and transparent financial technologies is on the rise [8].

Sources:

[1] Cointelegraph - SBI, Chainlink to Bring Blockchain to Asia's Finance Market (https://cointelegraph.com/news/sbi-group-partners-chainlink-crypto-asia-finance-market)

[2] CryptoSlate - 76% of Japan's banks eye tokenized securities as SBI bets on Chainlink (https://cryptoslate.com/76-of-japans-banks-eye-tokenized-securities-as-sbi-bets-on-chainlink/)

[3] Live Bitcoin News - SBI Group Partners with Chainlink to Build Blockchain Tools (https://www.livebitcoinnews.com/sbi-group-partners-with-chainlink-to-build-blockchain-tools-in-asia/)

[4] Yahoo Finance - SBI Partners With Chainlink to Develop Crypto Tools for APAC (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sbi-partners-chainlink-develop-crypto-075215376.html)

[5] CoinLaw - Japan's SBI Backs Chainlink to Power Cross-Chain RWA (https://coinlaw.io/sbi-chainlink-tokenized-assets-japan/)

[6] The Crypto Basic - SBI and Chainlink Enter New Partnership to Boost Digital Asset Adoption in Japan (https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/08/25/sbi-and-chainlink-enter-new-partnership-to-boost-digital-asset-adoption-in-japan/)

[7] LeapRate - SBI Group Partners with Chainlink to Advance Institutional Digital Asset Adoption (https://www.leaprate.com/cryptocurrency/digital-currency/sbi-group-partners-with-chainlink-to-advance-institutional-digital-asset-adoption/)

[8] CoinMarketCap - Chainlink and SBI Holdings Announce Blockchain Partnership (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/68acadf89de84b22569c1208/)