Asia is emerging as a hotspot for financial innovation particularly in the convergence of SBI’s Blockchain Partnership and traditional finance.At the forefront of this transformation stands SBI Holdings,whose partnerships and platform developments are setting the stage for tokenized securities to become mainstream.
What Is Stock Tokenization?
Stock tokenization refers to the issuance of digital tokens that represent equity or other real world assets on a blockchain.This model offers several advantages:
Fractional ownership investors can own portions of high value assets.
24/7 trading markets become more liquid and efficient beyond traditional hours.
Cost and process efficiency blockchain automates and simplifies settlement,custody and record keeping.
SBI’s Strategic Push into Tokenization
Real World Asset (RWA) Deals & Expansion
Mercurity Fintech (MFH): In June 2025,SBI’s digital arm,SBI Digital Markets (SBIDM),entered a strategic partnership with MFH.SBIDM provides tokenization infrastructure,while MFH’s subsidiary,Chaince Securities,will distribute these offerings to U.S.institutional and accredited investors,ensuring full SEC and FINRA compliance.
DigiFT: Led by SBI Holdings,this licensed exchange in Singapore and Hong Kong serves as an institutional grade platform for tokenized RWAs.It has raised USD 25 million and supports tokenized strategies across markets like money markets,mutual funds and U.S.Treasuries.
Tokenized Notes & Global Distribution
USMO Token: SBI Digital Markets spearheaded a tokenized note backed by the UBS Money Market Fund,launched on the European 21X platform.Professional investors can subscribe using stablecoins,enabling cross-border access to yield bearing tokenized notes.
Collaborations in Asia
Kyobo Securities (South Korea):SBI previously teamed up with Kyobo to explore Security Token Offerings (STOs) and tokenization opportunities across Asia.
Broader Ecosystem Collaborations
Infrastructure & Institutional Access
SBI continues to forge alliances to reinforce its presence in tokenization infrastructure:
Circle (USDC): In March 2025,SBI VC Trade became the first entity in Japan to offer USDC publicly,working closely with Circle via a joint venture,Circle SBI Japan KK.The goal: integrate regulated stablecoin usage across Japan’s financial ecosystem.
Corporate Strength and Innovation
As of May 2025,SBI posted record high revenues (JPY 1.44 trillion) and profits,driven in part by strong performance in crypto asset businesses and fintech partnerships.
What This Means for Asia’s Financial Landscape
Institutional Confidence:With strong regulatory focus and partnerships with firms like MFH,SBI lowers the barriers for institutional investors entering tokenized assets.
Technological Infrastructure:Platforms such as DigiFT and tokenized notes like USMO expand tokenization use cases,including income generating products and stablecoin settlement.
Regional Leadership:By advancing tokens in Asia,SBI is laying the groundwork for wider adoption across borders and asset types.
Challenges & the Road Ahead
Regulatory Complexity:While SBI emphasizes compliance globals regulatory frameworks for tokens securities remain fragmented and evolving.
Operational Scaling:Integrating legacy financial infrastructure with token platforms needs robust technology,custody solutions and security models.
Market Education:Adoption hinges on investor awareness,trust and comfort with digital asset models.
Conclusion
With initiatives across tokenized notes, RWA platforms and stablecoin integration,SBI is actively crafting the infrastructure for stock and asset tokenization in Asia.Their partnerships span markets,technologies and regulations making them a bellwether for blockchain enabled financial evolution in the region.