Chainlink and Blockchain Association Launch Tokenized in America Initiative

**LINK futures are now trading on CME Group**, the world's largest CFTC-regulated derivatives exchange. This launch represents a significant step in expanding regulated market infrastructure for Chainlink's native token. The futures contracts, including both standard LINK and Micro LINK options, provide institutional investors with new regulated instruments to gain exposure to the asset. **Key Points:** - CME Group is the world's largest derivatives exchange - Contracts are CFTC-regulated, providing institutional-grade oversight - Both LINK and Micro LINK futures are available - Launch follows CME Group's announcement from January 15, 2026 The addition of LINK futures to CME's platform places Chainlink alongside other major digital assets with regulated derivative products, potentially increasing institutional participation in the ecosystem.

Chainlink deployed 20 integrations across 8 services and 12 blockchain networks this week. **Networks included:** - ApeChain, Arc, Ethereum, HyperEVM, Ink, Jovay, Linea, Morph Network, Pharos, Plasma, World Chain, and ZKsync **Notable integrations:** - [@apecoin](https://twitter.com/apecoin), [@HyperliquidX](https://twitter.com/HyperliquidX), [@inkonchain](https://twitter.com/inkonchain) - [@LineaBuild](https://twitter.com/LineaBuild), [@Lombard_Finance](https://twitter.com/Lombard_Finance), [@megaeth](https://twitter.com/megaeth) - [@MorphNetwork](https://twitter.com/MorphNetwork), [@world_chain_](https://twitter.com/world_chain_), [@zksync](https://twitter.com/zksync) Most deployments occurred on testnet environments, with Data Streams expanding to Pharos. The expansion follows Chainlink's pattern of multi-chain growth, building on previous weeks that saw up to 52 integrations across 15 chains.

MegaETH has announced a partnership with Chainlink Scale, expanding blockchain connectivity and data integration capabilities. **Key Points:** - Partnership aims to enhance MegaETH's infrastructure with Chainlink's oracle services - Integration will enable more advanced dApp development on the MegaETH platform - This collaboration follows recent developments in L1 interoperability, including ZKsync Connect's work on scaling Ethereum's liquidity The partnership represents a step forward in connecting blockchain systems with real-world data sources. [Read the full announcement](https://www.megaeth.com/blog-news/megaeth-x-chainlink-scale)

Tradeweb, a leading electronic marketplace processing $2.4 trillion in average daily volume, is exploring how Chainlink infrastructure can advance digital finance. **Key Points:** - Tradeweb's CEO outlined the company's approach to integrating blockchain technology - Chainlink has facilitated over $24 trillion in transaction value - Institutional adoption of blockchain infrastructure continues to grow Chainlink serves as the connecting layer between traditional financial systems and blockchain networks, enabling secure data transfer and system integration.

**The shift from single-chain maximalism to multi-chain connectivity** Ryan Lovell argues that the real opportunity in crypto isn't betting on one blockchain to rule them all—it's in connecting every chain together. **Key insight:** - Instead of picking winners, the strategy is betting on the entire ecosystem's success - Multi-chain infrastructure becomes the critical layer as blockchains proliferate **Why this matters:** As institutions explore blockchain adoption, they need bridges between legacy systems and multiple chains rather than wholesale replacement of existing infrastructure. Listen to the full discussion on the [Animal Spirits Podcast](https://podcasts.thecompoundnews.com/show/animalspirits/talk-you-book-how-to-fix-the-plumbing-of-the-financial-system/)