Tokyo, Japan, 26th May 2025, RYO Digital and GRNX Global have officially entered into a working agreement to redefine the global grain trading industry through blockchain technology. This strategic collaboration brings together RYO Digital’s next-generation digital payment ecosystem and GRNX Global’s GrainX Protocol grain tokenization platform, creating unparalleled efficiency, transparency, and accessibility in global commodity trading.
Transforming Global Grain Trading
The $1.6 trillion global agricultural commodities market has long been plagued by inefficiencies, slow transactions, and outdated financial systems. RYO Digital and GRNX Global are changing that by bringing decentralization, security, and frictionless payments to international grain trade.
Through this collaboration:
- RYO Digital will serve as a trusted payment solution, offering lower costs, faster settlement, and enhanced security compared to traditional banking mechanisms.
- GrainX Global will facilitate a seamless, traceable, and smart-contract-driven marketplace for Canadian grain exports, particularly to Japan’s multi-billion-dollar beer brewing industry.
- GrainX Protocol will provide new financial tools to facilitate faster farmer payments and lower cost grain buyer inventory lending, which will strengthen the agriculture financial ecosystem.
- Blockchain-backed lending pools will revolutionize trade finance, ensuring liquidity and reduced risk for producers, buyers, and traders alike.
A Groundbreaking Synergy
This alliance represents a powerful integration between digital assets and real-world commerce. RYO Digital, a project built from Japan, and recognized for its compliance with Japan’s stringent regulations, provides a stable and secure means for commodity transactions, eliminating inefficiencies associated with fiat-based trade. Meanwhile, GRNX Global’s platform enables real-time settlement, automated contract execution, and verifiable supply chain transparency for grain producers and exporters.
Disrupting Japan’s Agricultural Supply Chain
Japan’s agricultural and brewing industries rely heavily on high-quality Canadian grain. Through this partnership:
- RYO Digital will enable Japanese buyers, including major brewing companies, to seamlessly purchase Canadian grain with instant, low-cost blockchain transactions.
- GRNX Global will ensure full traceability, smart contract settlements, and improved financial instruments to modernize international trade.
- The collaboration will support Japan’s push for blockchain adoption, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Blockchain’s Role in the Future of Commodity Trading
This partnership redefines how blockchain is applied to real-world industries. Beyond digital transactions, RYO Digital and GRNX Global are reshaping the way commodities are traded, financed, and settled.
- Real-World Utility: Unlike speculative cryptocurrency projects, GrainX Protocol is directly tied to real-world trade, creating measurable economic benefits for businesses and industries.
- Institutional-Grade Trust: By aligning with regulatory frameworks and integrating blockchain into established industries, RYO Digital, GRNX Global, and GrainX Protocol are positioned as the go-to digital asset for compliant and secure payments.
- Scalability & Growth: The model created through this partnership can be replicated across other commodity sectors, including oil, metals, and other agricultural exports.
- As part of their commitment to sustainable trade, RYO Digital and GRNX Global will explore blockchain-based carbon credit integration to incentivize eco-friendly agricultural practices. This initiative will enhance transparency in carbon trading while supporting greener supply chains.
Executive Endorsement
Anthony Diaz, Founder & Chairman of the RYO Project, stated: “This partnership with GRNX Global and GrainX Protocol is a game-changer. Together, we are not just integrating blockchain into commodity trading—we are transforming an entire industry. By bridging traditional markets with cutting-edge digital assets, we are creating real economic value, driving financial innovation, and setting a new global standard for efficiency, transparency, and accessibility in trade.”
Jason Dearborn, CEO of GRNX Global, added: “Partnering with RYO Digital allows us to unlock the full potential of blockchain in the agricultural trade sector. The integration of digital assets into global grain trading is long overdue, and this initiative will be a game-changer for exporters, buyers, and financial institutions alike. GRNX Global is looking forward to working with such an innovative and respected global digital payment ecosystem partner.”
About RYO Digital
RYO Digital is a next-generation digital payment ecosystem designed to revolutionize global transactions by providing a compliant, efficient, and secure alternative to traditional financial systems. Built for mass adoption and real-world application, RYO Digital integrates cutting-edge blockchain technology with seamless payment solutions. www.ryocoin.com
About GRNX Global
GRNX Global is a Canadian partner-driven ecosystem committed to improving the financial outcomes for Canadian grain farmers and licensed grain buyers through integrated technology, services, and financing solutions. It is an innovative blockchain solutions provider focused on real-world asset tokenization, smart contract automation, and trade finance transformation. Through its flagship GrainX Protocol token, GRNX Global is pioneering the digitalization of agricultural commodity trading, enabling seamless cross-border transactions with blockchain technology. www.grnx.global
About GrainX Protocol
GrainX Protocol is a CeDeFi solution unlocking liquidity for the global grain trade by connecting onchain capital with real-world grain contracts, market data, and verified delivery records. Developed in partnership with GRNX Global, GrainX Protocol aims to become the financial layer for decentralized agricultural commerce. GrainX Protocol has recently opened their token seed round which is available to investors via a SAFT. www.grainx.fi
For media inquiries, partnership opportunities, or additional information, please contact: RYO:
pr@ryocoin.com www.ryocoin.com
GRNX Global:
Ken Jackson – kjackson@grnx.global www.grnx.global
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