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**Major Banking Integration:** - Chainlink partners with Banco Inter (34M+ customers), Microsoft, and 7COMM for Brazil's DREX initiative - Solution enables cross-border trade finance using CCIP to connect Brazil's CBDC with foreign central banks - System facilitates tokenized settlement of agricultural exports **Strategic Reserve Launch:** - New Chainlink Reserve implemented as Ethereum smart contract - Payment Abstraction system now supports both onchain and offchain payment conversion to LINK - Public analytics dashboard available at [metrics.chain.link/reserve](https://metrics.chain.link/reserve) *This development marks significant progress in institutional blockchain adoption and Chainlink's economic model.*

Chainlink has released an updated compilation of their major institutional tokenization partnerships and achievements. The comprehensive overview showcases collaborations with leading financial institutions: - **Key Partners**: Apex Group, Coinbase, and Maple - **Focus Area**: Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization - **Documentation**: All milestones and announcements consolidated in one resource For detailed information, visit the [official Chainlink blog](https://blog.chain.link/chainlink-institutional-tokenization-announcements/). This update reflects Chainlink's ongoing efforts to bridge traditional finance with blockchain technology.

Time is running out for LINK stakers to claim their share of 100M SXT tokens in the Chainlink Rewards: Season Genesis program. Key Details: - Less than 24 hours remaining to claim rewards - Available to eligible LINK stakers only - Total pool of 100M SXT tokens For complete information about eligibility criteria and claiming process, visit the [official Chainlink blog](https://blog.chain.link/chainlink-rewards-season-genesis/). **Don't delay** - ensure you check your eligibility and complete your claim before the deadline.

OnRe has launched its yield-bearing asset ONyc on Kamino Finance, powered by Chainlink's Onchain NAV technology. This integration enables: - Daily valuation of reinsurance assets via Chainlink's data feed - Access to Solana-native lending markets - Integration with structured vaults and DeFi strategies The partnership bridges traditional reinsurance with blockchain liquidity, allowing users to participate in reinsurance-backed yield strategies on Solana. Learn more: [OnRe Blog](https://www.onre.finance/blog/onyc-launches-on-kamino-unlocking-real-world-yield-and-collateral-utility-in-solana-defi)

Palladium has integrated Chainlink's data standard to enhance security for its Bitcoin-backed stablecoin on Botanix Labs' platform. - Chainlink Price Feeds will provide reliable data for collateralized debt positions - Implementation occurs on Botanix, a Bitcoin layer 2 and Chainlink Scale member - Botanix launched on mainnet with Chainlink CCIP as core cross-chain infrastructure This integration represents a significant step in BTCFi development, combining Bitcoin's security with Chainlink's data reliability.