Startale and SBI launch Strium, a Layer‑1 blockchain for institutional FX and RWA trading

Startale Group and SBI Holdings unveiled Strium, a purpose‑built Layer 1 blockchain aimed at supporting institutional trading of tokenized securities, real‑world assets (RWAs) and foreign exchange (FX) markets ^[1][3].

The network will initially list synthetic US and Japanese stocks and commodities, with plans to expand to real tokenized shares and asset‑backed products that incorporate identity verification as the platform develops ^[1].

Strium is presented as an on‑chain exchange and settlement layer designed to bridge traditional capital markets and blockchain infrastructure, targeting Asia’s regulated financial ecosystem and enabling continuous (24/7) tokenized‑securities trading ^[3][2].

SBI’s involvement is expected to leverage its large retail and institutional footprint; coverage of the launch notes SBI’s customer base and a proof‑of‑concept that validated settlement efficiency and interoperability with traditional finance systems ^[2].

Taken together, the announcements position Strium as a phased, institution‑focused settlement and trading layer that will move from synthetic instruments to regulated, identity‑verified tokenized assets as deployment progresses ^[1][2][3].