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One of Japan’s largest financial giants, SBI Group, which manages over $200 billion in assets, has announced a strategic partnership with the leading blockchain oracle network, Chainlink.
This collaboration aims to start in Japan, known for its advanced financial system, and expand into global markets.
Institutional Demand: Tokenization
According to a recent survey by SBI Digital Asset Holdings, 76% of institutions are interested in tokenized securities. However, existing infrastructure gaps have slowed the practical adoption of this interest.
SBI and Chainlink aim to bridge this gap by providing secure, transparent, and scalable solutions, allowing institutions to enter the digital asset space with greater confidence.
Primary Goal: Real-World Assets
The partnership will initially focus on tokenizing real-world assets (RWA) such as real estate and bonds.
Thanks to Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), institutions will be able to securely move these assets across multiple blockchain networks while meeting compliance requirements.
Additionally, fund managers can leverage Chainlink SmartData to process Net Asset Value (NAV) data on-chain in real time, enhancing liquidity, transparency, and operational efficiency.
Stablecoins and Cross-Border Payments
The partnership goes beyond tokenized assets and aims to deliver revolutionary solutions for stablecoins and cross-border finance.
- Proof of Reserves: Institutions can transparently verify stablecoin reserves on-chain.
- PvP Payments: CCIP will support Payment vs. Payment (PvP) mechanisms for international transfers, enabling fast and secure payments without the need for bridge currencies like XRP or USDT.
This is seen as a major step that could reshape the future of global payments.
Statements from Executives
Chainlink Co-Founder Sergey Nazarov:
Described SBI Group as one of the most forward-thinking companies in blockchain and noted that the partnership will play a critical role in tokenization and stablecoin settlement projects.
SBI CEO Yoshitaka Kitao:
Called Chainlink a “natural partner” capable of providing secure and compliant solutions for cross-border finance.
Reaction from the Crypto Community
Crypto analyst Zach Rynes highlighted that the most notable aspect of the announcement is the ability of CCIP to execute PvP payments without a bridge currency, calling it a potential historic transformation in the global financial system.
The SBI Group and Chainlink strategic partnership is considered a significant milestone not only for Japan but also for global tokenization and cross-border finance.
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