Chainlink has announced a strategic partnership with SBI Group, one of Japan’s largest financial conglomerates, to advance decentralized finance (DeFi) initiatives in the Asia-Pacific region. The collaboration will focus on leveraging Chainlink’s blockchain infrastructure to tokenize real-world assets (RWAs), including funds, stocks, and bonds, as well as develop regulated stablecoins. SBI Group, which holds over $200 billion in assets, brings extensive experience in digital asset regulation and market infrastructure to the partnership. The two firms aim to bridge traditional finance (TradFi) with blockchain technology, enhancing cross-border transaction capabilities and promoting financial inclusion through tokenization [1].
The partnership follows SBI Group’s successful collaboration with Chainlink and UBS Asset Management on an automated fund administration and transfer agency solution for Singapore’s Project Guardian. Now, the companies will expand this work to include Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), SmartData (NAV), and Proof of Reserve technologies. These tools are expected to unlock secondary market liquidity and support institutional-grade digital asset solutions [2].
Yoshitaka Kitao, Chairman and CEO of SBI Holdings, emphasized the strategic fit of the partnership, noting that Chainlink’s interoperability and on-chain reliability complement SBI’s financial footprint. He highlighted the potential for developing secure, compliance-focused solutions, such as stablecoin-powered cross-border transactions, to drive the adoption of digital assets in Japan and beyond [3].
Chainlink’s on-chain metrics reflect optimism in the market following the announcement. Santiment data indicates that 95.04% of the LINK supply is currently in profit, up significantly from 80.57% in early August. This rise suggests increased investor confidence and a potential uptrend in the token’s price. Additionally, daily active addresses on the Chainlink network have averaged 7,797 in recent weeks, the highest level of the year. However, whale activity has shown a downward trend, with large wallet holders reducing their holdings to a record low of 539.07 million LINK tokens as of August 18 [4].
The partnership has coincided with a modest price increase for LINK, with the token rising more than 1% at the time of the announcement. While this suggests market recognition of the deal, it is important to note that any projections of future performance should be attributed to analysts and not generalized as actual outcomes. The token has maintained a value above $25 in the weeks following the announcement, but this should not be conflated with speculative forecasts of further gains [5].
Overall, the SBI Group and Chainlink partnership represents a significant step in institutional adoption of blockchain technology. By combining SBI’s regulatory and financial expertise with Chainlink’s decentralized infrastructure, the collaboration is positioned to drive innovation in DeFi and digital asset markets. As Japan continues to refine its regulatory approach to digital assets, this partnership could serve as a model for how traditional financial institutions and blockchain providers can work together to create secure, transparent, and efficient financial systems [6].
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[1] SBI Group and Chainlink Announce Strategic Partnership
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sbi-group-and-chainlink-announce-strategic-partnership-to-accelerate-institutional-digital-asset-adoption-in-key-global-markets-302537166.html
[2] SBI Group and Chainlink Enter into Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Institutional Adoption of Digital Assets in Key Global Markets
https://www.mexc.com/news/sbi-group-and-chainlink-enter-into-strategic-partnership-to-accelerate-institutional-adoption-of-digital-assets-in-key-global-markets/72645
[3] Japan’s SBI Group Picks Chainlink For Tokenization & Institutional DeFi
https://www.tronweekly.com/sbi-group-picks-chainlink-for-tokenization/
[4] Chainlink Holds Above $25 as Strategic SBI Group Partnership Unlocks Asia-Pacific DeFi Expansion
Chainlink Holds Above $25 as Strategic SBI Group Partnership Unlocks Asia-Pacific DeFi Expansion
[5] Why XRP and ADA Are Missing Out: 4 High-Utility Cryptos Outperforming in August 2025
https://www.ainvest.com/news/xrp-ada-missing-4-high-utility-cryptos-outperforming-august-2025-2508/
[6] Chainlink partners with Japan’s SBI Group, focusing on DeFi use cases
https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/ribbit-on-base
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