Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has unveiled a proof of concept for a new Layer 1 blockchain designed specifically for tokenized securities. The project is being developed with Startale Group and will operate under the name Strium.
Objective of the network is to support real-world assets, especially onchain stocks, as interest grows in round-the-clock equity trading on blockchains. Unlike crypto-native platforms focused on digital assets, Strium is built to serve global capital markets with faster settlement, deeper liquidity and institutional-grade access.
SBI and Startale first announced plans for a 24/7 tokenized equity platform in 2025, targeting cross-border trading of US, Japanese and other international stocks. The firms are also working on a yen-denominated stablecoin to support global settlement.
Startale founder Sota Watanabe said tokenized stocks represent the next major shift in financial markets. A testnet for Strium is expected soon, with SBI’s large customer base seen as a key advantage in driving adoption across Asia.
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