Blockchain infrastructure provider DSRV has launched a joint research initiative with SBI XDC Network APAC (SBI XDC) to strengthen its presence in Japan’s enterprise blockchain sector. The collaboration is intended to establish a framework for blockchain cooperation between South Korea and Japan while exploring new business opportunities in enterprise applications, digital assets, and cross-border trade.
SBI XDC operates as a joint venture between Japan’s SBI Holdings and blockchain developer TradeFinex Tech. The company oversees blockchain-related operations for trade finance and business-to-business (B2B) transactions within the SBI Group and has been expanding its enterprise blockchain business across the Asia-Pacific region.
The partnership will focus on building a blockchain cooperation framework connecting South Korea and Japan, with research centered on enterprise solutions powered by the XDC Network. The companies will evaluate practical models for deploying blockchain technology in enterprise environments while examining its potential use in trade finance and supply chain management. The initiative is also expected to assess how blockchain infrastructure can improve operational efficiency, transparency, and security across cross-border commercial activities.
As part of the collaboration, DSRV and SBI XDC will jointly study tokenization technologies for both digital assets and real-world assets (RWAs). Their research will include evaluating methods for representing physical and financial assets on blockchain networks to support new financial products and enterprise use cases. The companies also intend to examine cross-border business models that could facilitate greater blockchain adoption between South Korea and Japan.
The partnership reflects growing interest among enterprises in adopting blockchain technology beyond cryptocurrency-related applications. Trade finance, supply chain management, and asset tokenization have emerged as key areas where distributed ledger technology is expected to improve efficiency by reducing paperwork, increasing transparency, and streamlining transaction processes.
DSRV also plans to join the XDC Network as a validator during the third quarter of this year, enabling the company to participate directly in network operations while supporting technology development and ecosystem growth. Validator participation is expected to strengthen DSRV’s technical involvement in the network while contributing to its security, stability, and long-term expansion.
At #WebX2026, representatives from DSRV and SBI XDC Network APAC met to discuss future collaboration and new opportunities across the Korea–Japan blockchain ecosystem. pic.twitter.com/Bn5wmM1xl6
— DSRV (@dsrvlabs) July 13, 2026
The collaboration comes as both South Korea and Japan continue advancing regulatory frameworks for digital assets and blockchain technology. Policymakers in both countries have been introducing measures aimed at supporting innovation while establishing compliance standards for emerging digital asset markets. These regulatory developments are creating opportunities for financial institutions and technology providers to expand enterprise blockchain services in regulated environments.
SBI XDC Network APAC는 한국의 블록체인 인프라 선도 기업 DSRV와 협력을 개시했습니다.
양사는 XDC Network를 활용하여 일본과 한국 시장에서 무역금융, 공급망 관리, 디지털 자산 및 토큰화 분야의 엔터프라이즈 활용 사례를 공동 발굴하고, XDC Network 생태계 확대를 위한 다양한 협력 방안을…
— SBI XDC Network APAC 한국 공식 채널 (@sbixdc_KR) July 13, 2026
According to DSRV Chief Operating Officer Jung Ji-yoon, both South Korea and Japan are making rapid progress in establishing institutional frameworks for digital assets. The executive said the company intends to develop practical cooperation initiatives that connect the blockchain ecosystems of the two countries, particularly in the areas of trade finance and real-world asset tokenization.
The joint research is expected to support the development of enterprise blockchain applications while fostering closer technological and commercial cooperation between South Korea and Japan. By combining DSRV‘s blockchain infrastructure expertise with SBI XDC‘s experience in enterprise blockchain operations, the companies aim to identify practical use cases that can accelerate blockchain adoption across trade, finance, and business services in the Asia-Pacific region.
The initiative underscores the growing role of enterprise blockchain solutions as financial institutions and businesses increasingly explore tokenization and distributed ledger technology to modernize cross-border transactions and commercial operations.
