Chainlink and SBI Group Forge Partnership to Boost Tokenized Assets in Asia

Tokyo, August 25, 2025 – Chainlink has entered a strategic partnership with Japan’s SBI Group to accelerate tokenized asset adoption. The deal links Chainlink’s decentralized oracle technology with SBI’s $200 billion financial network. Together, they aim to expand tokenized funds, real-world assets (RWAs), and stablecoins across Japan and the Asia-Pacific region.

Driving Institutional Adoption with Chainlink Infrastructure

The partnership will use Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) to enable secure cross-border transactions. It will also integrate SmartData for on-chain net asset value (NAV) reporting and Proof of Reserve for stablecoin transparency.

According to SBI’s CEO Yoshitaka Kitao, Chainlink is a “natural partner” for the group’s digital finance vision. Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov confirmed that the collaboration moves existing pilots toward “large-scale production usage.” Previously, the two worked together under Singapore’s MAS Project Guardian to test fund tokenization.

Market Readiness and Institutional Demand

Surveys by SBI Digital Asset Holdings show strong demand. Over 76% of financial institutions expect to invest in tokenized securities. They cite lower costs and faster settlement as the main benefits. However, many say that institutional-grade infrastructure is still missing.

This alliance directly targets that gap. Chainlink provides secure, verifiable data feeds for tokenized bonds, real estate, and stablecoins. Meanwhile, SBI contributes its wide distribution network. Analysts suggest this could enable new settlement models, such as delivery-versus-payment for global foreign exchange trades.

SBI’s Expanding Blockchain Strategy

SBI’s blockchain efforts are not new. It already partners with Ripple and plans to distribute Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin. The group is also lobbying for Japan’s first crypto ETFs. By teaming with Chainlink, it deepens its position as a key innovator in Japan’s regulated digital finance sector.

Globally, tokenization is growing quickly. Robinhood has launched tokenized stocks in Europe, while Coinbase and Kraken are exploring similar offerings in the U.S. Analysts say the SBI–Chainlink tie-up could be a catalyst for trillions in tokenized assets projected by 2030.