- Chainlink and SBI partner to tokenize assets, power stablecoins, and build blockchain finance tools.
- SBI expands crypto focus with Ripple, Circle, Startale, and Chainlink for Asia-wide blockchain rollout.
SBI Group has entered into a partnership with blockchain platform Chainlink to develop new tools for financial institutions in Asia. The companies will begin their work in Japan and later extend efforts to the broader Asia-Pacific region.
SBI stated the collaboration will focus on blockchain-based products designed for traditional finance. These include tokenized real-world assets, onchain bonds, and blockchain verification of stablecoin reserves. The tools are aimed at supporting the digital transformation of financial operations.
We’re excited to announce a strategic partnership between Chainlink and SBI Group one of Japan’s largest financial conglomerates with the USD equivalent of over $200 billion in total assets.https://t.co/ZNyq7bVvUb
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— Chainlink (@chainlink) August 25, 2025
Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) will be used in the development of several blockchain applications. SBI and Chainlink plan to work on use cases that include cross-border payments, foreign exchange, and fund tokenization.
Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov noted,
“I am excited to see our great work move towards a state of production usage at a large scale.”
He added that Chainlink has already supported SBI with use cases for stablecoin settlement and tokenized fund management.
In addition, Chainlink’s data feed tools will help bring real-time net asset value (NAV) data onchain. These tools are designed to support the creation and operation of tokenized investment products.
SBI Group Grows Its Crypto Network
The Chainlink partnership follows a series of other blockchain-related agreements announced by SBI Group. The company also formed alliances with Circle, Ripple Labs, and Startale. Each agreement focuses on different parts of digital finance.
As BTCDaily reported, SBI plans to support the rollout of Ripple’s upcoming stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), through its crypto unit SBI VC Trade. The firm is also working to promote Circle’s USDC stablecoin in the Japanese market.
With Startale, SBI is building a blockchain platform for trading tokenized assets. The goal is to enable round-the-clock trading of stocks and other real-world assets. No launch date or platform details have been confirmed.
Chainlink Receives International Security Certification
Chainlink has been awarded ISO 27001 certification and SOC 2 Type 1 attestation by Deloitte & Touche LLP, as we reported. These certifications cover several of its core services, including CCIP, Price Feeds, SmartData, and Proof of Reserve.
According to the company, these standards reflect Chainlink’s compliance with international data security protocols. The certifications were earned after a comprehensive review of internal controls and security operations.
SBI Holdings CEO Yoshitaka Kitao commented that the two firms will focus on powering compliant cross-border transactions using stablecoins, that accelerate the widespread adoption of digital assets in Japan and the region.
Meanwhile, Chainlink (LINK) is trading at around $26 at press time, indicating a minor gain over the past 24 hours and 3% gain in the past 7 days.
