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SBI Group, one of Japan’s largest financial giants with over $200 billion in assets, has announced a major partnership with Chainlink, the leading oracle network in blockchain. The collaboration begins in Japan, known for its advanced financial system, and is expected to expand into global markets.

A survey by SBI Digital Asset Holdings recently showed that 76% of institutions are interested in tokenized securities. However, many hesitate due to weak infrastructure. The SBI–Chainlink partnership aims to solve this by building secure and reliable systems that allow institutions to confidently step into the world of digital assets.

Tokenized Assets Take the Lead

The first focus will be on tokenizing real-world assets like real estate and bonds. With Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), institutions can move these assets securely across multiple blockchains while meeting compliance requirements.

Fund operations are also set to become smoother. By bringing Net Asset Value (NAV) data on-chain using Chainlink SmartData, asset managers will gain better liquidity, transparency, and efficiency.

Stablecoins and Faster Payments

The partnership also extends into stablecoins and cross-border transactions. With Chainlink’s Proof of Reserve, institutions can verify stablecoin reserves in real time, ensuring trust and transparency.

On the payments side, CCIP will power payment-versus-payment (PvP) settlements for foreign exchange and international transfers. This development enables safer, faster, and compliance-friendly cross-border transactions. Notably, these transfers can be settled without using a bridge currency like XRP or USDT, marking a major shift in how global payments may evolve.

Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov praised SBI as one of the most forward-thinking companies in the blockchain space, highlighting its role in advancing tokenization and stablecoin settlement projects. 

SBI CEO Yoshitaka Kitao echoed this view, describing Chainlink as a “natural partner” capable of delivering secure and compliant solutions for cross-border finance.

This is not the first time the two groups have worked together. In Singapore, under Project Guardian, SBI Digital Markets, Chainlink, and UBS Asset Management successfully tested automated fund administration. That achievement laid the groundwork for today’s larger-scale partnership.

Crypto Community’s Take

Crypto analyst Zach Rynes pointed out a striking detail from the announcement: with CCIP, cross-border payments can happen directly through PvP settlement, eliminating the need for a middle currency. This innovation could reshape global finance and further boost institutional adoption of blockchain technology.

FAQs

SBI Group teamed with Chainlink to boost tokenized assets, stablecoins, and cross-border finance in Japan and globally.

76% of institutions want tokenized securities; SBI aims to solve infrastructure gaps with Chainlink’s secure tech.

They plan to tokenize real-world assets like real estate, bonds, and funds using Chainlink’s CCIP.

SBI and Chainlink enable fast PvP cross-border payments without bridge currencies like XRP or USDT.

Yes, they collaborated in Singapore under Project Guardian to test automated fund administration.

Japanese-listed company Metaplanet Inc. has added another 103 Bitcoin to its treasury, spending around 1.736 billion yen ($11.78 million). With this latest move, the company’s total Bitcoin stash has climbed to 18,991 BTC, representing a massive investment of nearly 285.8 billion yen ($1.94 billion).

This purchase is part of Metaplanet’s ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, a strategy that uses metrics like BTC Yield and BTC Gain to track performance. Over the past few quarters, these numbers have shown strong results, providing a direct boost to shareholder value.

A Steady Bitcoin Accumulation Strategy

Metaplanet Bitcoin’s holding journey began in April 2024 and has been steadily stacking BTC ever since. This isn’t a one-time gamble but a clear sign the company sees Bitcoin as a long-term store of value. Fast forward to August 2025, and Metaplanet now holds nearly 19,000 BTC, putting it in 7th place worldwide among corporate Bitcoin holders, right up there with some of the biggest global names that also keep Bitcoin on their balance sheets. 

With each reporting period, the company has revealed consistent accumulation, showing that Bitcoin is no longer just an investment for Metaplanet; it has become a core pillar of its business strategy.

Metaplanet Q2 2025 Revenue Jumps 41%, Net Income Hits ¥11.1B

The company’s growing Bitcoin position comes alongside impressive financial results. In the second quarter of 2025, Metaplanet reported revenues of 1.2 billion yen ($8.4 million), marking a 41% increase from the previous quarter. Net income also turned around dramatically, reaching 11.1 billion yen ($75.1 million), compared to a 5 billion yen ($34.2 million) loss in the first quarter.

In its quarterly report, the company reaffirmed its full-year projections of 3.4 billion yen in revenue and 2.5 billion yen in operating profit. Executives credited recurring cash-secured put premiums and strong operational performance as the main drivers of growth.

The company also tapped capital markets to fuel its treasury growth. It redeemed parts of its the 19th bond series in July and funded those redemptions through proceeds from stock acquisition rights. Heavy share exercises followed, including 9 million shares on July 10 and 14, 14.9 million shares between August 12–15, and another 4.9 million on August 20.

Boosted by Strong Financial Results

Alongside their Bitcoin plays, Metaplanet’s financial performance has garnered attention. A standout moment came in mid-August when the company was upgraded from small-cap to mid-cap in the FTSE Japan Index, leading to inclusion in the FTSE All-World Index as well.

By steadily expanding its reserves and boosting them with improved financials, Metaplanet has firmly positioned itself as a pioneer among Japanese corporations in the digital asset space.

FAQs

Metaplanet holds 18,991 BTC, worth about ¥285.8B ($1.94B), ranking 7th among corporate holders.

Metaplanet began its Bitcoin accumulation strategy in April 2024 and has added steadily since.

Q2 2025 saw revenue jump 41% to ¥1.2B, net income ¥11.1B, making it a top-performing crypto stock.

Strong Bitcoin holdings and profits upgraded Metaplanet to FTSE mid-cap, a key Japanese Bitcoin stock.

Tokenized real-world assets could eventually represent trillions of dollars worth of traditional finance assets in a multichain future, according to Animoca.

“The estimated $400 trillion addressable TradFi market underscores the potential growth runway for RWA tokenization,” said researchers Andrew Ho and Ming Ruan in an August research paper from Web3 digital property firm Animoca Brands.

The researchers found that the tokenized real-world asset (RWA) sector is just a small fraction ($26 billion) of the total addressable market currently, which is over $400 trillion.

These asset classes include private credit, treasury debt, commodities, stocks, alternative funds and global bonds.

There is currently “a strategic race to build full-stack, integrated platforms” by large asset managers, and long-term value will accrue to those who can “control asset lifecycle,” the researchers said.

Cross Protocol will remove more than 14 million $CROSS tokens from supply on August 29, 2025. These tokens were left unsold after the public sale. A token burn like this makes the total number of tokens lower. This can be good for price, because fewer tokens means higher value if demand stays the same. However, if not many people pay attention or care about the burn, the impact may not be big. But usually, a burn event is seen as positive by holders. You can see the announcement here.

The Story Foundation plans to spend $82 million buying back $IP tokens from the market between August 15 and November 16, 2025. This is a large amount for a crypto buyback, and it could lower selling pressure and raise the $IP price. Buybacks often show the team believes in their token’s value. Still, the real impact depends on when and how fast they buy and overall market mood. Regular updates about progress may help keep attention on $IP during the buyback period. More information can be found in the official statement here.

On August 26, 2025, Bitget Token will be a focus in an AMA discussing new crypto trends. Events like this do not always move the token price by themselves. But, if news or updates are shared that excite traders, it could help price go up. Much depends on what is said during the live talk and if big investors join the conversation. If it is only general talk, price movement is likely small. Check the official invitation here.