Strium blockchain launches for institutional token trading

Startale and SBI Holdings launched Strium, a Layer-1 blockchain for institutional trading of tokenized securities and real-world assets, enabling 24/7 spot and derivatives trading in Asia.

Startale Group and SBI Holdings have jointly launched Strium, a Layer-1 blockchain platform tailored for institutional trading of tokenized securities and real-world assets (RWAs) in Asia. Strium operates as an exchange-layer blockchain, focusing on order matching, execution, and settlement, while asset issuance and custody are managed by regulated entities. The platform supports 24/7 spot and derivatives trading, initially offering synthetic assets such as derivatives linked to US and Japanese equities and commodities. There are plans to expand to tokenized real assets pending regulatory approval. Strium is engineered for high-throughput and low-latency settlement, aiming to bridge traditional financial systems with blockchain infrastructure and address compliance needs for institutional participants. Proofs of concept have demonstrated settlement efficiency and interoperability with existing financial systems. However, specific technical details and a commercial launch date have not yet been disclosed. A testnet and further partner onboarding are planned as the next steps.