SBI and Japan’s Banking Giants Bet Big on Tokenized Finance

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One of the strongest institutional backers of Japan’s onchain shift is SBI Group, led by Yoshitaka Kitao. Through blockchain initiatives and partnerships, SBI aims to build infrastructure for tokenized equities and real-world assets, positioning Japan as a leader in regulated digital securities. The broader vision aligns with policy direction from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, whose party has pledged to make Japan a global Web3 center.

Major banks are also exploring stablecoin issuance. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Mizuho Financial Group are reportedly considering a jointly issued yen-pegged stablecoin. However, full-scale adoption depends on regulatory clarity — especially around how stablecoins are treated on bank balance sheets and how tokenized securities distribute dividends and voting rights in compliance with financial laws.

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