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Sign InIn a move reflecting the accelerating adoption of Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization in Asian markets, SBI Group has announced a strategic partnership with Ondo Finance. According to reports, this collaboration aims to tokenize Japanese equities and bring them on-chain as digital assets. Furthermore, the yen-backed JPYSC stablecoin will be integrated to facilitate settlement and collateral functions within this new digital ecosystem.
This initiative comes as the tokenization sector experiences significant growth, with major financial institutions seeking to bridge traditional markets with decentralized finance. SBI Group continues to be a pioneer in this space, following the lead of global firms like BlackRock, which launched its BUIDL tokenized fund. Per market data, SBI Holdings (8473.T) and SoftBank (9434.T) remain central players in Japan's evolving financial and technological landscape.
Regarding market performance, SBI Holdings (8473.T) stood at 2833.5 JPY at close on July 15, 2026, while SoftBank (9434.T) was priced at 219.6 JPY at close on July 16, 2026. Traders are now watching how this technical integration will impact the liquidity of Japanese equities in the medium term, amid a lack of immediate Japanese economic catalysts in the upcoming calendar.
Update: The partnership has expanded to include SBI Group distributing Ondo Finance's existing investment products through its extensive Japanese network. This move aims to enhance local investor access to tokenized digital assets, adding a direct commercial layer to the existing technical collaboration.