Chainlink Facilitates Cross-Chain Interoperability for Tokenized Assets
Chainlink Facilitates Cross-Chain Interoperability for Tokenized Assets
Chainlink provides the necessary tools for tokenized assets to gain liquidity by enabling cross-chain interoperability, verifying offchain reserves, providing mark-to-market valuations, and offering identity verification. Traditional financial institutions require data, compute, and cross-chain capabilities to adopt blockchain and tokenized assets, with Chainlink being the sole platform offering these features. The industry emphasizes the importance of cross-chain solutions, communication between traditional financial markets and blockchains, and the need for information networks and data sources to validate tokenized assets. Major financial institutions are already embracing tokenization, with collaborations involving Chainlink and other industry leaders in progress.
“The simplest way to enable interoperability is to use the same standards and underlying technologies across all platforms and ecosystems,” notes a recent industry report by Swiss Fintech Innovations, which references #Chainlink CCIP. Three key highlights from the report: 1.
“The industry is ready for tokenization.” At Sibos 2023, Chainlink Labs team members met with world-leading financial institutions. One insight from talking with industry leaders was that the financial system is ready for tokenization. Since the September event, there have
“ETFs are step one in the technological revolution in the financial markets. Step two is going to be the tokenization of every financial asset”—Larry Fink, CEO of @BlackRock on @CNBC.
You just issued your first tokenized asset on your own private blockchain—a good first step. However, you quickly realize that most buyers reside on other blockchains. Your tokenized asset will have low liquidity—unless it is cross-chain interoperable. Furthermore: • Buyers
Traditional financial institutions need data, compute, and cross-chain capabilities to adopt blockchains and tokenized #RWAs at scale. Only the Chainlink platform provides all three. blog.chain.link/tokenization-f…
CapMoney Integrates Chainlink Price Feeds for cUSD Stablecoin
CapMoney has integrated Chainlink Price Feeds on Ethereum to enhance its decentralized cUSD stablecoin operations. Key features: - Interest-bearing cUSD stablecoin - Backed by fully collateralized and restaked assets - Chainlink integration provides security for minting and delegation - Designed to maintain stability during market volatility The integration follows PayPal's PYUSD stablecoin which also utilizes Chainlink's price feeds for accurate and reliable pricing data.
Chainlink Consolidates Major RWA Tokenization Announcements
Chainlink has published a comprehensive overview of their significant real-world asset (RWA) tokenization initiatives. The compilation follows recent industry insights from Chainlink Labs' Head of Tokenization, Colin Cunningham, featured in Keyrock Trading's report on tokenization trends. Key highlights: - Centralized collection of Chainlink's major RWA tokenization announcements - Builds on previous banking and capital markets announcement compilation from December 2024 - Aligns with industry forecasts for tokenization growth in 2025 The announcements showcase Chainlink's expanding role in connecting traditional finance with blockchain technology through RWA tokenization infrastructure. [Read the full announcement](https://blog.chain.link/chainlink-institutional-tokenization-announcements/)
Chainlink's Nazarov Discusses DeFi's Role in Deglobalization
Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov appeared on the Crypto America podcast to discuss several key developments in the blockchain space: - DeFi's emerging role in an increasingly deglobalized economic landscape - The strategic importance of asset tokenization in the American market - Growing interest in proof of reserves among D.C. policymakers This follows his recent appearance on The Wolf Of All Streets podcast, where he shared insights from the White House Digital Asset Summit and discussed America's evolving stance on crypto assets.
LiFi Integrates Chainlink's Cross-Chain Token Standard
Cross-chain liquidity aggregator LiFi has integrated Chainlink's CCIP and Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard, expanding cross-chain capabilities for token transfers. Key updates: - LINK and SHIB are first supported CCT tokens on Jumper Exchange - Burn-and-mint mechanism enables any-size transfers - Features include flat fees and zero slippage - Available through Jumper Exchange, the leading bridge aggregator The integration follows earlier CCT adoption by protocols like Liquity, which implemented the standard for its BOLD stablecoin across multiple networks including Arbitrum, Base, Ethereum, and Optimism. [Learn more about the integration](https://li.fi/knowledge-hub/li-fi-now-supports-chainlink-cross-chain-token-cct-standard/)
Aave Plans First Non-EVM Deployment on Aptos
Aave is preparing for a significant expansion with its first non-EVM deployment on Aptos blockchain. The proposed launch of Aave V3 on Aptos mainnet awaits community approval. Key points: - Markets will be secured by Chainlink Price Feeds - Aptos is a Chainlink Scale member - This marks Aave's first venture beyond EVM-compatible networks This deployment could establish a precedent for DeFi protocols expanding into non-EVM ecosystems, potentially reshaping cross-chain collaboration patterns.