2 articles tagged #SBI — curated RWA tokenization coverage.
DigiFT and SBI Global Asset Management have launched the JX token, marking the first time a Japanese asset manager has brought a listed-equity strategy onchain. The token provides regulated access to the SBI Japan High Dividend Equity Fund, which manages over ¥200 billion in assets. Beyond the product launch, SBI Group, DigiFT, and Startale Group successfully demonstrated the use of the JPYSC stablecoin to power the full lifecycle of tokenized securities, including instant settlement and automated dividend distribution. This development is significant because it moves tokenization beyond simple cash-like instruments into the complex realm of actively managed public equities. By utilizing JPYSC, the project addresses the critical bottleneck of traditional settlement cycles and manual income processing that has historically hindered market modernization. The collaboration leverages DigiFT’s multi-jurisdictional regulatory licenses and SBI’s extensive financial infrastructure to create a compliant, institutional-grade ecosystem. This initiative aligns with Japan's broader push to modernize capital markets and improve corporate capital efficiency. Ultimately, the integration of regulated stablecoins with tokenized equity strategies signals a shift toward a more efficient, programmatic financial infrastructure in Asia.

SBI Securities and Daiwa Securities are developing a cross-border settlement platform to facilitate foreign investment in Japanese security tokens, targeting Singapore as the initial market. The initiative aims to expand beyond current real estate and corporate bond offerings to include tokenized assets in the anime and sake sectors. By utilizing the USDC stablecoin for settlement, the firms intend to streamline international access to Japanese digital securities, with a potential future integration of a yen-backed stablecoin. The project has secured approval from the Japan Securities Dealers Association and is slated for a launch no earlier than 2027. The platform will leverage the BOOSTRY blockchain infrastructure rather than the competing Progmat platform. This strategic move highlights the growing institutional focus on bridging fragmented domestic tokenization markets with global liquidity pools. Success in Singapore could serve as a blueprint for broader international expansion, potentially enabling reciprocal investment opportunities for Japanese clients in foreign markets.