Startale and SBI unveil Strium, a settlement-grade blockchain for institutional token trading

Startale Group and SBI Holdings have introduced Strium, a purpose-built layer-1 ledger intended as infrastructure for institutional trading and post-trade settlement. The platform is being positioned as an exchange-facing chain that prioritizes compliant payment workflows and operational resilience under heavy loads. Initial market access will use synthetic exposures to U.S. and Japanese shares and commodity derivatives rather than immediate tokenized ownership of securities. Users who require regulated asset functions will pass identity and local compliance checks, while a separate, more permissive layer will permit broader network participation. Early validation focuses on settlement latency, throughput under stress, and seamless links with legacy trading systems and other distributed ledgers. A public testnet is planned to follow the current proof stage, moving the project toward production readiness. SBI contributes regulated entities and existing digital-asset initiatives to the venture, which should help bridge custody and banking endpoints to blockchain settlement. The timing follows the pair’s earlier strategic cooperation and comes amid parallel moves by major exchanges to explore tokenized products and 24/7 post-trade rails. If Strium achieves low-latency finality and robust compliance tooling, it could shorten settlement windows and reduce counterparty risk for cross-border FX and securities transactions. Regulatory engagement will be crucial as the platform expands into new jurisdictions; compliance frameworks and local licensing will shape what assets can be offered and to whom. Technical success will also hinge on interoperability adapters, on- and off-ramp partnerships, and the ability to support dividend and royalty mechanics in a compliant manner. For incumbents and new entrants, Strium represents both a commercial opportunity and competitive pressure to modernize settlement infrastructure.