Startale Group and SBI Holdings launch Strium, a layer-1 blockchain for institutional trading of foreign exchange, tokenized equities, and real-world assets. The platform aims to bridge traditional finance and the onchain ecosystem with compliant dividend and royalty payments. The launch follows a strategic partnership announcement in August 2025 and proof-of-concept demonstrations.

Strium will initially offer synthetic US and Japanese stocks and commodities, with plans to expand to real shares and asset-backed tokens. The platform will require identity checks and local rule compliance for access, but an open layer will allow participation without these requirements. Testing focuses on settlement efficiency, transaction loads, and interoperability.

SBI Holdings brings regulated financial infrastructure to the joint venture, with plans for a yen stablecoin structure involving Shinsei Trust & Banking and SBI VC Trade. Discussions with regulators, including in Japan, will occur as the project expands into individual markets. NYSE and ICE are developing a 24/7 trading platform for tokenized stocks and ETFs using blockchain technology and stablecoins, pending regulatory approval. Traditional financial institutions are moving toward blockchain-based infrastructure, with tokenization expected to go mainstream in 2026.

Read more at Cointelegraph: Startale, SBI launch Strium for institutional FX, RWA trading