SBI Launches Tokenized Stock Platform with DeFi Integration

SBI Holdings, Japan’s leading financial services group, has announced the launch of an on-chain tokenized stock trading platform in collaboration with blockchain infrastructure firm Startale Group. The platform is designed to tokenize real-world assets (RWAs), including equities, and integrate them with decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols to enhance liquidity, accessibility, and cross-border functionality [1]. This joint venture represents a strategic effort to bridge traditional financial systems with blockchain-based technologies, offering institutional-grade custody, real-time international compliance monitoring, and advanced account abstraction [1].

The platform aims to address a “key market gap” in existing tokenized stock products by enabling 24/7 trading, faster settlements, and fractionalized ownership [1]. Through institutional-grade integration with DeFi protocols, the platform supports asset recycling and cross-chain interactions, creating new revenue opportunities for institutional investors. SBI Holdings has previously demonstrated its commitment to blockchain innovation through its $11 million strategic investment in DigiFT, a digital asset platform specializing in RWA tokenization [2].

This initiative aligns with SBI’s broader strategy to modernize financial infrastructure. The firm has partnered with major global institutions, including UBS, ANZ Bank, and Swift, to develop interoperable blockchain solutions that support global financial operations [4]. The platform’s integration of tokenized assets into DeFi ecosystems reflects a broader industry shift toward programmable, transparent, and efficient financial markets.

By embedding real-world assets into DeFi, the platform enables enhanced yield generation and cross-chain utility, offering a novel approach to asset management. This development highlights the growing institutional adoption of blockchain in financial services and signals a transformation in how traditional assets are traded and managed [1]. SBI’s move is expected to streamline operations, reduce counterparty risk, and increase liquidity for a wider range of participants [5].

The platform will be operated through two joint ventures: one focused on core technology development and the other on branding and business expansion [1]. This dual-venture structure underscores the firm’s long-term commitment to the tokenization space and its vision to expand access to institutional-grade returns in the digital asset ecosystem [2].

SBI Holdings’ on-chain trading platform marks a pivotal step in the convergence of traditional finance and DeFi, reflecting a broader transformation in the financial industry. As digital markets become increasingly open and programmable, the integration of tokenized assets into DeFi protocols is expected to drive innovation and efficiency in global financial systems [2].

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[1]title1.............................(https://www.ainvest.com/news/institutional-rwa-boom-digift-sbi-holdings-lead-tokenization-revolution-2508/)

[2]title2.............................(https://www.ainvest.com/news/blockchain-infrastructure-pillar-institutional-fintech-digift-secures-11m-strategic-investment-2508/)

[3]title3.............................(https://www.panewslab.com/en/articles/01aa9397-1e9c-4d42-89d8-02763b96cbdf)

[4]title4.............................(https://crypto-economy.com/chainlink-becomes-first-oracle-platform-to-achieve-iso-27001/)

[5]title5.............................(https://beincrypto.com/core-launches-institutional-bitcoin-staking-across-apac-and-mena/)