Chainlink SVR Recaptures $10M+ in MEV for DeFi Protocols

Chainlink has obtained an independent SOC 2 Type 2 attestation from Deloitte & Touche LLP, validating its security and operational controls over an extended period. **Key Points:** - The certification covers Chainlink CCIP and Data Feeds, including Price Feeds and SmartData feeds - This represents an upgrade from the previous SOC 2 Type 1 attestation - Examinations were conducted according to AICPA standards - The attestation confirms sustained compliance with security protocols for data and interoperability standards The SOC 2 Type 2 evaluation provides a more comprehensive assessment than Type 1, as it tests security controls over time rather than at a single point. [Learn more about the certification](https://chain.link/security-certification)

**X Layer has integrated Chainlink Data Streams**, bringing low-latency oracle data to the OKX-backed Layer 2 network. **Key features:** - Enables real-time price feeds for DeFi applications - Reduces latency for trading and lending protocols - Supports advanced dApp development on X Layer This integration allows developers building on X Layer to access high-frequency market data directly on-chain, improving the performance of decentralized exchanges, derivatives platforms, and other financial applications. The partnership strengthens X Layer's infrastructure as it continues expanding its ecosystem of decentralized applications. [Read the full announcement](https://web3.okx.com/learn/xlayer-chainlink-data-streams)

**OKX**, a top-10 crypto exchange with over 120 million users, has integrated **Chainlink** on its X Layer blockchain to support tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). **Key developments:** - Chainlink's integration enables developers to build advanced applications on X Layer - The partnership targets the emerging tokenized RWA market - X Layer joins Chainlink Scale as a member network - Focus areas include the agentic economy and high-speed DeFi applications This integration follows OKX's February 2026 announcement of an RWA-backed stablecoin launch on X Layer, its Ethereum-compatible layer-2 blockchain.

KRWQ, a Korean won-backed stablecoin developed by IQ and Frax Finance, has integrated Chainlink's Proof of Reserve technology to automate reserve verifications. **Key Details:** - KRWQ is described as the first fully-backed Korean won stablecoin - Chainlink Proof of Reserve will provide automated transparency for KRWQ's reserves - The integration aims to support regulatory compliance for what's positioned as the largest onchain Korean won foreign exchange market The move addresses growing demand for transparent reserve backing in stablecoins, particularly as regulatory scrutiny increases globally. By using Chainlink's oracle infrastructure, KRWQ can provide real-time verification of its Korean won reserves without manual audits. This development represents another step in bringing traditional fiat currencies onchain through stablecoins, with a focus on Asian markets beyond the dominant US dollar stablecoins. [Read full announcement](https://blog.iqai.com/krwq-the-worlds-largest-korean-won-stablecoin-from-iq-adopts-chainlink-for-automated-reserve-verifications-2/)

**XO Market has upgraded its infrastructure to use Chainlink** for powering 5-minute up/down Bitcoin prediction markets. This integration is part of a broader trend of prediction market platforms adopting Chainlink's oracle infrastructure. The upgrade enables: - Fast market resolution for short-term BTC price predictions - Automated settlement using verified data - Reduced risk of manual resolution delays XO Market joins other platforms like Polymarket, Limitless, and Myriad in leveraging Chainlink's Runtime Environment (CRE) for high-speed crypto markets.