SBI Holdings Partners with Chainlink (LINK) to Tokenize Real-World Assets, Enable PvP FX Settlement and Stablecoin Proof-of-Reserve

The Tokyo-based financial group SBI Holdings has announced a strategic alliance with Chainlink to promote institutional adoption of digital assets by leveraging Chainlink CCIP for secure cross-chain tokenization of real-world assets including real estate and bonds, prioritizing compliance and privacy.

The partnership targets peer-to-peer settlement use cases for foreign exchange and cross-border transactions, utilizing CCIP to facilitate interoperable, auditable transfers across heterogeneous ledgers while maintaining regulatory controls and transactional security for institutional counterparties.

In addition, the collaboration incorporates Chainlink Proof of Reserve to enable transparent on-chain validation of stablecoin reserves, providing verifiable asset backing that supports enhanced operational transparency and institutional risk management.