SBI and Startale Launch Strium Network to Tokenize Asia’s $18.9 Trillion Asset Market
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings and blockchain specialist Startale Group have unveiled Strium Network, a regulated LAYER 1 blockchain designed for trading tokenized securities and real-world assets across Asia. The platform aims to disrupt traditional finance by enabling 24/7 transactions—from Tokyo real estate to exclusive bonds—with instant settlement.
The partnership, forged in August 2025, combines SBI's 80 million-strong financial infrastructure with Startale's technical expertise in DeFi integration. Two joint ventures will address market pain points: one focusing on Core blockchain technology, the other on global expansion.
Strium emerges as Asian regulators warm to crypto, targeting a tokenized asset market projected at $18.9 trillion. The network merges banking-grade compliance with blockchain's speed, potentially reshaping capital flows across the region.