TechFlow News, February 5: According to The Block, Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings and blockchain R&D firm Startale Group are jointly developing Strium, a dedicated Layer-1 public blockchain designed specifically to support tokenized stock trading.
This blockchain aims to serve as the “foundational trading layer for Asia’s on-chain securities market,” offering 24/7 trading capabilities and DeFi composability. The two companies previously announced plans to jointly develop a yen-pegged stablecoin and a real-world asset (RWA) trading platform.
Reportedly, the Strium Network will leverage SBI Holdings’ existing base of 80 million customers, along with its expertise in securities, banking, and financial services. Its testnet is expected to launch shortly; today’s released proof-of-concept demonstrates key technical capabilities—including settlement efficiency, resilience under high load, and interoperability with both traditional financial systems and blockchain networks.
