SBI Group Teams Up with Chainlink to Expand Crypto Tools in Asia-Pacific Finance

SBI Group, one of Japan's largest financial services firms, has announced a partnership with Chainlink, a leading blockchain oracle platform, to develop a range of crypto-based tools for financial institutions in Asia. The collaboration will focus on key use cases, including tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) such as onchain bonds, stablecoin reserve verification, and cross-border transaction facilitation using stablecoins. The partnership builds on SBI Group’s recent strategic moves in the crypto space, including alliances with Ripple Labs, Circle Internet Financial, and Startale [1].

The initiative will leverage Chainlink’s blockchain interoperability protocol and data feed tools to bring net asset value (NAV) data onchain for tokenized funds and to verify stablecoin reserves. SBI Group and Chainlink aim to power compliant cross-border transactions using stablecoins, which could accelerate the adoption of digital assets in Japan and the broader Asia-Pacific region. The move is expected to offer enhanced transparency, security, and efficiency in financial operations by utilizing decentralized technologies [1].

According to Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov, the partnership is moving toward production-scale deployment. He noted that Chainlink has been assisting SBI in developing stablecoin settlement solutions and advanced fund tokenization. SBI Holdings chairman and CEO Yoshitaka Kitao highlighted the importance of this collaboration in advancing digital assets within traditional financial systems while ensuring compliance [1].

The partnership aligns with a broader trend of institutional adoption of blockchain technology, particularly in Asia, where regulatory clarity and institutional interest have been growing. SBI Group has previously been active in the crypto space, including investments in exchanges and other blockchain initiatives. This collaboration represents a strategic step in integrating blockchain-based infrastructure into mainstream finance, offering secure and reliable data feeds and smart contract capabilities for institutional use [2].

By leveraging Chainlink’s technology, SBI aims to provide more sophisticated financial products and services, such as cross-border payment systems and trade finance solutions that rely on real-time, verifiable data. The partnership also reflects a shift in how blockchain is being perceived—not as a speculative asset, but as a foundational technology for modern financial systems [1].

The collaboration is expected to strengthen SBI Group’s position as a leader in financial innovation and position it to meet the growing demand for blockchain-based financial services in Asia. For Chainlink, the partnership offers an opportunity to expand its enterprise presence in a key market and demonstrate the scalability and reliability of its platform in real-world financial applications [1].

The success of the initiative will depend on factors such as regulatory support, technological integration, and market demand for blockchain-based financial tools. While no specific performance metrics have been outlined, the partnership clearly signals a commitment from both SBI Group and Chainlink to advance the use of blockchain in finance and drive innovation in the region [2].

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[1] https://cointelegraph.com/news/sbi-group-partners-chainlink-crypto-asia-finance-market

[2] https://www.tradingview.com/news/cointelegraph:6fe3a914f094b:0-sbi-group-chainlink-partner-to-bring-crypto-tech-to-asia-s-finance-scene/