Key Points:
- Strium Network is a Layer 1 exchange-focused blockchain for tokenized securities.
- SBI contributes securities and banking expertise; Startale provides blockchain infrastructure.
- Platform targets institutional spot and derivatives trading and 24/7 operation.
SBI Holdings and Startale Group have unveiled Strium Network, a joint Layer-1 blockchain initiative designed to support 24/7 spot and derivatives trading in tokenized securities and real-world asset (RWA)– linked instruments across Asia.
The announcement marks the first major milestone from the strategic partnership formed in August 2025, positioning Strium as an exchange-layer blockchain rather than an asset issuer or custodian. The platform is intended to provide the underlying infrastructure for order matching, trade execution, and settlement, while issuance, custody, and security management remain handled by external regulated entities.
The partners confirmed that Strium has completed internal proofs of concept (PoC) to validate its core exchange architecture, settlement efficiency, and interoperability with both traditional financial systems and blockchain networks. Public technical architecture has not yet been disclosed, and no commercial launch date has been announced.
A testnet environment is planned as the next development phase, alongside partner system integrations and regulatory engagement, before any move toward production deployment.
How Strium Positions Itself as an Exchange-Layer Blockchain
Strium is designed as a market infrastructure for tokenized securities rather than a crypto-native trading venue focused primarily on digital assets. The platform targets securities-linked spot and derivatives markets that operate continuously, outside traditional banking and settlement hours.
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SBI Holdings contributes expertise across securities, banking, and financial services, while Startale provides blockchain infrastructure and protocol-level development. According to the companies, Strium will function as an exchange platform responsible for order matching and execution, but will not directly issue tokenized assets or provide custody services.
By leveraging SBI Holdings’ ecosystem of more than 80 million customers across its financial services businesses, the venture aims to tap into established retail and institutional liquidity pools. The partners cite an estimated $18.9 trillion market opportunity for tokenized assets as a key driver of the development of dedicated exchange-layer infrastructure.
Strium’s architecture is also being designed to support future use cases such as automated trading strategies and AI-driven market participation, reflecting a longer-term view of how on-chain capital markets may evolve.
Key Milestones Toward Commercial Deployment
Following completion of the PoC phase, the companies plan to focus on regulatory submissions, partner integrations, and performance testing through an upcoming testnet. Market participants will be watching for details on testnet timelines, system reliability under load, early partner participation, and potential market maker and listing activity.
These milestones will determine whether Strium can progress from a validated prototype to a fully operational trading platform capable of generating commercial revenue. Further announcements are expected in the coming months as Startale and SBI Holdings advance their plans for Strium’s eventual market launch.
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