Japanese financial giant SBI plans to establish an equity tokenization platform, laying out a full-chain ecosystem for stocks, bonds, and ETFs.

Japanese financial giant SBI is partnering with Singapore startup StarTail to create a blockchain-based equity tokenization platform, aiming to accelerate digital transformation in the Japanese market and lower the trading threshold for global investors. (Background: Japanese construction company LibWork announced it will purchase 5 billion yen worth of Bitcoin and launch 3D printed house NFT tokenization) (Additional background: No need to exchange currency when going abroad? Japan approves stablecoin JPYC to launch in the fall, reshaping yen payments and the trillion-dollar Japanese bond market) According to an exclusive report by Tokyo Television, it has been revealed by informed sources that the large Japanese fintech group SBI Holdings plans to jointly establish an equity tokenization platform with the Singapore blockchain startup StarTail Group. Through on-chain trading mechanisms, physical stocks from the Tokyo Stock Exchange will be mapped to digital tokens that can be settled in real-time. This initiative is expected to compress the delivery time from several days to just seconds, and eliminate the reliance on brokers for manual operations, aiming to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and expand global investor participation in the Japanese stock market. Collaboration overview: The digital equity blueprint of SBI and StarTail According to reports, SBI will leverage its banking and securities network of about 50 million customer accounts to inject liquidity into the tokenization service, while StarTail will provide smart contracts and on-chain settlement technology. Sources indicate that SBI plans to officially open trading as early as late 2026 to early 2027 and gradually expand to bonds, ETFs, and other diversified assets, creating a complete digital financial ecosystem. In the future, investors are expected to only need to bear Gas fees without having to pay high brokerage commissions, and with a 24/7 uninterrupted on-chain market, retail investors in different time zones can participate in Japanese equity trading anytime, making the traditional T+2 settlement a thing of the past. Global layout: Japan's presence in the tokenization race Observing SBI's actions in the international context reveals a sense of urgency: several platforms, including U.S. brokerage platform Robinhood and exchange Kraken, have already launched multiple tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs. Recommended reading: xStocks What are tokenized stocks? How to trade? How the Solana ecosystem's Wall Street is changing the world. SBI has previously collaborated with large financial groups like MUFG to tokenize and sell office buildings in Osaka; beyond equity, SBI is also negotiating with asset management company Franklin Templeton to move traditional bonds and ETFs onto the blockchain. Once these products complete testing and receive regulatory approval, the Japanese market will see a full-chain ecosystem spanning equities, fixed income, and index funds. Regulation and adoption remain key challenges Despite the clear trend, challenges persist: different countries have yet to unify their taxation methods for digital assets, and how on-chain asset ownership is recognized in court remains to be seen, with custody and anti-money laundering regulations also needing further refinement. For ordinary investors, operating on-chain wallets and managing private keys still present barriers, indicating that education and user experience must improve in tandem. Related reports ChatGPT in-depth analysis: The altcoin bull market arrives in August—who will be the next promising crypto? Five indicators reveal: Bitcoin is far from its peak, the altcoin bull market has yet to begin—judgments after experiencing four cycles. Vitalik Buterin claims "Ethereum bull market has arrived," showcasing rare humor in collaboration with a marketing company; community feedback is polarized. This article, titled "Japanese financial giant SBI plans to establish an equity tokenization platform, laying out a full-chain ecosystem for stocks, bonds, and ETFs," was first published in BlockTempo, the most influential blockchain news media.