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Sign InIn a move reflecting the growing trend of integrating traditional finance with decentralized technology, Japan's SBI Group has announced a strategic collaboration with Ondo Finance. According to reports, this partnership aims to bring Japanese equities onto blockchain networks through Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization. This initiative will allow Japanese stocks to be traded and managed as digital tokens, facilitating international access and enhancing financial operational efficiency.
This development comes as the RWA tokenization sector experiences rapid growth, with Boston Consulting Group estimating that the market for tokenized assets could reach $16 trillion by 2030 (per BCG research). SBI is a pioneer in this field within Japan, competing with major institutions like MUFG, which launched the Progmat platform, further solidifying Tokyo's position as an advanced digital financial hub according to market data.
Regarding market performance, SBI Holdings (8473.T) closed at 2,833.5 JPY (close July 15, 2026). Investors are monitoring how this partnership will impact trading volumes on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, while also awaiting the U.S. Federal Reserve's Monetary Policy Report on July 10, 2026, which could influence global risk appetite in the technology and digital asset sectors.