SBI Digital Markets (SBIDM), the digital asset division of Japan's SBI Group, has selected Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) as its exclusive infrastructure for enabling compliant, interoperable tokenized assets. This partnership, announced in a joint release on November 5, 2025, aims to bridge traditional finance with decentralized networks through regulated blockchain systems.
The collaboration will support secure transfers of tokenized real-world assets—including securities, cash, and tangible assets—across both public and private blockchains while preserving data confidentiality. SBIDM will leverage Chainlink's Private Transactions feature to protect sensitive trade details, such as amounts and counterparties, from public exposure. Additionally, SBIDM is evaluating Chainlink's Automated Compliance Engine (ACE) to apply dynamic, policy-based compliance rules for cross-border transactions, streamlining regulatory adherence.
This initiative builds on prior work under the Monetary Authority of Singapore's Project Guardian, a pilot that involved Chainlink, UBS Asset Management, and SBIDM to automate fund management processes using blockchain workflows. According to SBIDM Chief Operating Officer CK Ong, the partnership seeks to establish a secure, interoperable infrastructure that connects regulated financial systems with decentralized networks. Chainlink Labs Chief Business Officer Johann Eid emphasized that CCIP will serve as the backbone for SBIDM's interoperability layer, supporting liquidity across diverse blockchain environments.
SBIDM plans to expand its platform into a full digital asset hub for issuance, settlement, and secondary trading of tokenized securities, with a focus on scaling operations across Asia and Europe. This move reflects growing institutional interest in tokenized assets and aims to create a global framework for regulated digital asset markets.
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