SBI launches a stock encryption platform based on Blockchain

SBI Holdings, a major financial group in Japan, is collaborating with the Singapore startup StarTail Group to digitize Japanese stocks using blockchain. The new platform will convert stocks into "tokens", helping to fall fees, shorten transaction times to a few seconds, and expand accessibility for global investors.

Unlike highly volatile cryptocurrencies, tokenized stocks will reflect actual prices and yields, providing stability. SBI also plans to expand into bonds and ETFs, with a market launch planned for late 2026 or early 2027.

With over 50 million bank and securities accounts, SBI expects to leverage its customer base to boost digital asset transactions. Chairman and CEO Yoshitaka Kitao emphasized that this is an important step, making SBI a pioneer in connecting traditional finance with digital technology.