#chainlink News & Analysis

Crypto Traders Just Moved $100 Billion In Gold Volume: Find Out What Is Driving The Rush

Europe’s largest asset manager Amundi debuts $100 million tokenized fund on Ethereum, Stellar

Chainlink’s CRE selected by DTCC for collateral management and Pangea for FX settlement

Chainlink's Collateral Reference Entity (CRE) has been selected by the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) for collateral management and by Pangea for foreign exchange settlement. These partnerships represent significant institutional adoption of blockchain technology for critical financial infrastructure operations.

Chainlink Joins Project Pangea Push To Modernize FX Settlement For 47 Banks

Chainlink has joined Project Pangea, a consortium initiative involving 47 banks aimed at modernizing foreign exchange settlement infrastructure. The project integrates SWIFT messaging with stablecoin-based T+0 settlement through Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) and Data Streams, potentially reducing settlement friction in traditional finance.

Chainlink Build Program Shifts Rewards from Project Tokens to LINK Payments

Chainlink is restructuring its Build program to shift rewards from distributing project tokens to requiring LINK payments or liquid assets from participating projects. The proceeds will be programmatically converted to LINK and directed to the Chainlink Reserve, replacing the previous model that distributed approximately $20M in project tokens to LINK stakers across 80+ supported projects.

Chainlink and Global Banks Launch Project Pangea to Rebuild Cross-Border FX Settlement

Project Pangea brings together 47+ European and Korean banks to modernize cross-border foreign exchange settlement using stablecoins and blockchain technology. The initiative leverages Chainlink's infrastructure (CCIP, Data Streams, Runtime Environment) alongside FairSquareLab's Pangea L1 blockchain to enable real-time, atomic T+0 FX transactions, with Qivalis's euro stablecoin consortium providing the EUR settlement layer.

Chainlink joins 47 banks to enable T+0 cross-border settlements between Europe and South Korea

Chainlink has partnered with 47 banks across Europe and South Korea to enable same-day (T+0) cross-border settlements, leveraging blockchain infrastructure to eliminate traditional settlement delays. This development signals institutional adoption of cryptocurrency technology for financial infrastructure modernization and could significantly reduce capital inefficiency in global trade.

Chainlink Partners With Major Banks on Project Pangea Stablecoin FX Initiative

Chainlink has partnered with European and Korean banks to test stablecoin-based foreign exchange settlements through Project Pangea, focusing on EUR and KRW denominated tokens to streamline cross-border transactions. This initiative demonstrates growing institutional adoption of blockchain infrastructure for traditional financial operations.

Chainlink, Korean and European banks launch Project Pangea for real-time euro won stablecoin settlement

Chainlink has partnered with Korean and European banks to launch Project Pangea, a blockchain initiative enabling real-time settlement of euro-won stablecoin transactions. The project aims to streamline cross-border payments, reduce settlement risks, and integrate distributed ledger technology with traditional banking infrastructure.

Chainlink teams up with 47 South Korean, European banks to speed up international money transfers

Chainlink has partnered with 47 South Korean and European banks through Project Pangea to enable near-instantaneous international money transfers using stablecoins. The initiative aims to settle multimillion-dollar currency trades between the two regions significantly faster than traditional settlement methods.

World Cup 2026 becomes crypto’s biggest stage as Kraken, Chainlink, and prediction markets ride the tournament wave

Major cryptocurrency platforms including Kraken and blockchain infrastructure provider Chainlink are leveraging the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a significant marketing and integration opportunity. Prediction markets are emerging as a central use case for crypto adoption during the tournament, demonstrating how decentralized finance is positioning itself within mainstream global events and sports betting infrastructure.

Chainlink World Cup Role Puts Oracle Settlement Back In The Spotlight

Chainlink's selection to settle World Cup prediction markets demonstrates growing mainstream adoption of oracle infrastructure for event-based derivatives. This development highlights how decentralized data feeds are becoming essential infrastructure as prediction markets expand beyond crypto-native audiences.

Chainlink ranks No. 4 in blockchain and protocols on Fortune’s Crypto 100 list

Chainlink secured the No. 4 ranking on Fortune's Crypto 100 list within the blockchain and protocols category, underscoring its critical importance in enabling cross-chain interoperability. The recognition signals growing institutional confidence in Chainlink's technology and may accelerate adoption among enterprises and decentralized finance platforms seeking reliable oracle solutions.

XRP, XLM, and LINK Get Featured in Brand New Nasdaq CME Crypto Index, Alongside Bitcoin

CME Group and Nasdaq have launched a new flagship cryptocurrency index that includes XRP, XLM, and LINK alongside Bitcoin, marking a significant expansion of regulated crypto offerings by major traditional financial infrastructure providers. This development signals growing institutional acceptance of alternative cryptocurrencies and demonstrates the maturation of the crypto derivatives market.

Chainlink lands exclusive oracle deal with FIFA World Cup’s prediction market partner ADI Predictstreet

Chainlink has secured an exclusive oracle partnership with ADI Predictstreet, the official prediction market partner for the FIFA World Cup. This deal aims to enhance transparency and reliability in sports prediction markets by leveraging Chainlink's decentralized oracle network for real-time data feeds.

Chainlink Perps Go Live on Kalshi in U.S. Market First

Kalshi has launched CFTC-regulated perpetual futures contracts for Chainlink (LINK) in the U.S. market, marking the first such offering domestically. The cash-settled product, LINKPERP, features no expiration date, lower leverage than offshore competitors, and clears through Kalshi Klear, providing U.S. traders regulated exposure to LINK price movements.

Bank of England spotlights Chainlink oracles in DLT report

The Bank of England's distributed ledger technology report highlights Chainlink oracles as critical infrastructure for blockchain systems, emphasizing governance challenges and the necessity for robust interoperability solutions. This institutional recognition signals growing regulatory awareness of oracle networks' systemic importance in DLT ecosystems.

Aave Labs Proposes Standardized Technical Asset Listing Framework Across V3, V4 and Horizon

Aave Labs has introduced a unified technical framework for listing assets across its V3, V4, and Horizon protocols, establishing standardized rules around token behavior, oracle design, and governance processes. The framework restricts rebasing tokens and fee-on-transfer models while prioritizing Chainlink oracle feeds with enhanced safety mechanisms, aiming to improve DeFi stability and decision transparency across Aave's ecosystem.

Crypto PAC Backed by Chainlink and Anchorage Makes First Endorsements

The Blockchain Leadership Fund, backed by major crypto firms including Chainlink and Anchorage, has made its first political endorsements, supporting ten candidates across both parties who favor favorable blockchain regulation. This marks a significant escalation in crypto industry political advocacy, signaling the sector's maturation as a political force seeking to shape regulatory frameworks.

How Chainlink Is Bringing Privacy to Blockchains

Chainlink is implementing privacy-enhancing technologies to address transparency limitations on public blockchains. The initiative enables confidential data processing and computation while maintaining blockchain's security guarantees, expanding use cases for enterprise and sensitive applications.

The Great Chainlink Migration: $4+ Billion in DeFi Value Moves to Secure-by-Default Infrastructure

Following recent security incidents in the industry, major DeFi protocols are migrating over $4 billion in value from legacy cross-chain and oracle infrastructure to Chainlink's secure-by-default systems. This migration reflects growing confidence in Chainlink's security standards and represents a significant consolidation trend toward established infrastructure providers.

LayerZero’s Troubles Persist as Lombard Shifts $1B to Chainlink

LayerZero, a cross-chain messaging protocol, has lost control of over $4 billion in total value locked following the KelpDAO exploit last month. The situation has worsened as major partners like Lombard are redirecting substantial funds to Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), signaling decreased confidence in LayerZero's security and reliability.

Crypto Security Fears Rise As Chaos Labs Reveals Attempted Advanced Wallet Attack

Chaos Labs disclosed a sophisticated wallet attack attempt over the weekend, believed to be carried out by a nation-state actor. In response, multiple crypto firms are switching oracle providers, with borrowing platform Tydro moving to Chainlink, highlighting growing security concerns across the industry.

Major Institutions Choose Chainlink as LINK Remains Priced at $9 Despite Record Growth

Chainlink has achieved significant institutional adoption from major financial entities like Swift, JP Morgan, and DTCC while maintaining a perfect security record across $30 trillion in enabled value over seven years. Despite record growth metrics—including a 260% surge in CCIP weekly volume to $1.3B and substantial exchange withdrawals—LINK token price remains at $9, suggesting a potential valuation disconnect between infrastructure utility and market pricing.

BridgeTower Capital Picks Chainlink to Tokenize $11 Billion in Real-World Securities