Ondo Finance has announced a strategic partnership with Japan’s SBI Group to expand the tokenization of Japanese financial assets and strengthen the country’s connection to global blockchain-based capital markets.
The collaboration will see both companies work on issuing tokenized Japanese assets, distributing them across SBI’s financial ecosystem, and using SBI’s JPYSC stablecoin for on-chain settlement and collateral.
4 Key Areas Covered Under the ONDO and SBI Partnership
According to Ondo Finance’s official announcement, the agreement focuses on four major initiatives. These include tokenizing Japanese financial assets, distributing Ondo’s tokenized products through SBI Group’s ecosystem, integrating SBI’s JPYSC stablecoin for settlements, and jointly promoting digital asset products.
The tokenized instruments will be issued by Ondo Global Markets (BVI) Limited. By leveraging SBI’s extensive financial network, the companies aim to provide Japanese investors with broader access to blockchain-based investment products while opening Japanese capital markets to global onchain participants.
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2 Companies Target Institutional Tokenization Growth
Institutional adoption remains one of the strongest drivers of blockchain development in 2026. Banks, brokers, and asset managers are increasingly exploring tokenized securities because they can improve settlement speed, reduce operational costs, and increase market accessibility while operating within regulatory frameworks.
Ondo Finance CEO Ian De Bode emphasized Japan’s importance in global finance. He said, “Japan is one of the most sophisticated capital markets in the world, and SBI sits at the center of it. This collaboration creates a path to bring Japanese assets on-chain and to connect Japan with the global tokenized economy.”
SBI Holdings Chairman, President, and CEO Yoshitaka Kitao also highlighted the tokenization firm’s position within the industry. He said, “Ondo Finance has established itself as a global leader in the tokenization of real-world assets and is at the forefront of the tokenized equities market.”
JPYSC Stablecoin Adds Settlement Layer for ONDO Products
One notable aspect of the partnership is the planned use of SBI’s JPYSC stablecoin for settlement and collateral. Stablecoins are increasingly being adopted in institutional finance because they allow transactions to settle faster while maintaining price stability compared to volatile cryptocurrencies.
Using a yen-backed settlement asset may also help institutions comply with local financial regulations while participating in blockchain-based markets. Rather than relying solely on U.S. dollar stablecoins, the partnership introduces local currency infrastructure that better aligns with Japan’s financial ecosystem.
RWA Market Expansion Strengthens the Firm’s Global Position
The partnership comes as competition in the tokenized real-world asset market continues to accelerate. Major financial institutions including BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, JPMorgan, and several global asset managers have expanded blockchain initiatives over the past two years, reflecting broader institutional confidence in tokenization.
For the tokenization firm, the SBI partnership significantly strengthens its presence in Asia, one of the world’s largest financial regions. If successfully implemented, the collaboration could provide millions of SBI customers with access to tokenized financial products while helping establish blockchain infrastructure for future tokenized securities issued in Japan.
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