- SBI Group and ChainLink entered a strategic partnership to support digital asset adoption in Japan.
- The partnership focuses on developing tokenized real-world assets, regulated stablecoins, and tokenized funds.
- Japan is considering a flat 20% tax on cryptocurrency gains to streamline and standardize taxation.
- The government is also exploring cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to expand regulated access.
- Chainlink’s interoperability and verification services will help ensure compliance and operational efficiency for new digital offerings.
SBI Group, one of Japan’s largest financial companies, announced a new partnership with Chainlink in August 2025. The collaboration aims to boost the use of digital assets and blockchain-based solutions in Japan and international markets, focusing on tokenizing real-world assets.
SBI Group manages over $200 billion in assets. Through this partnership, the company will work with Chainlink to launch services that include tokenized assets, regulated stablecoins (digital coins linked to traditional currencies), and blockchain-based investment funds. The agreement’s goal is to make it easier for institutions to adopt secure and compliant digital asset systems.
“Chainlink is a natural partner for SBI complementing our financial footprint with their market leading interoperability and reliability onchain,” said Yoshitaka Kitao, CEO of SBI Holdings. “With our combined strengths, we are delighted to be working together on developing groundbreaking, secure, compliance-focused solutions, including powering compliant cross-border transactions using stablecoins, that accelerate the widespread adoption of digital assets in Japan and the region.”
Japan is considering major crypto tax reforms. A new proposal would set a flat 20% tax on crypto profits, replacing the current progressive tax rates. This move, if approved, would align Japan with other leading countries’ crypto regulations and encourage broader participation.
Officials are also developing a framework for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which would let traditional investors access the digital asset market through regulated financial products. The partnership will use Chainlink’s tools, such as cross-chain protocols and proof of reserve (which checks if digital assets are properly backed), to help these new products meet security and compliance standards.
Other recent moves in Japan include the approval of JPYC, the country’s first stablecoin tied to the yen, which is expected to launch in 2025. SBI Group has also filed for a new ETF focused on XRP and Bitcoin, and reports show that 80% of Japanese banks are adopting Ripple-based technology for transactions.
These efforts highlight Japan’s commitment to becoming a leader in blockchain innovation and digital asset infrastructure as more financial services move towards secure and regulated digital formats. For additional information about the partnership, visit the official announcement and the SBI Group and Chainlink websites.
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