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Chainlink launches **Rewards Season 1** on November 11, introducing a new community engagement program for LINK stakers. **How it works:** - Eligible LINK stakers receive **Cubes** (non-transferable points) - Cubes can be allocated to preferred Build projects - Token rewards are claimed based on proportional Cube allocation **Key Timeline:** - **Nov 3:** Snapshot taken for Cube balances - **Nov 11-Dec 9:** Allocation period (Cubes expire after) - **Dec 16:** Claim period begins **Nine participating projects** include Dolomite, SpaceandTime, Brickken, Folks Finance, and others across AI, DeFi, gaming, and NFT verticals. The program builds on Season Genesis success, offering LINK stakers more choice in selecting rewards from Build program projects. **Security reminder:** Only use [rewards.chain.link](http://rewards.chain.link) - beware of phishing attempts.

**Chainlink connects Brazil and Hong Kong central banks** in groundbreaking cross-border trade settlement. The Central Bank of Brazil and Hong Kong Monetary Authority completed the first automated workflow linking blockchain-based title registry with cross-chain payments. **Key participants:** - Standard Chartered ($800B+ assets) - Banco Inter (40M+ users) - Global Shipping Business Network - 7COMm technology provider **Technical breakthrough:** - Chainlink Runtime Environment enabled interoperability between Drex platform and Hong Kong Ensemble Network - CCIP synchronized contract execution across different networks - Automated electronic Bill of Lading transfers The solution enables conditional payments across digital currencies and tokenized reserves, translating messages into required formats like ISO 20022. *This marks a new standard for global trade settlement*, connecting previously isolated financial systems through a single automated workflow.

**FTSE Russell**, a leading global index provider with over **$18 trillion in assets under management**, has partnered with Chainlink to publish major market indices onchain for the first time. The collaboration brings seven key indices to **40+ blockchains** via DataLink: - **Russell 1000, 2000, and 3000 indices** (covering 98% of investable U.S. equity market) - **FTSE 100 Index** (top UK companies) - **WMR FX benchmarks** (global currency rates) - **FTSE Digital Asset indices** (institutional-grade crypto benchmarks) **Key Impact:** This integration provides financial institutions access to the same trusted data they use in traditional markets, now available onchain. The move accelerates institutional adoption by eliminating infrastructure barriers. **DataLink** leverages Chainlink's proven oracle network to help institutions distribute data across blockchains while maintaining full control. The service already secures $100B+ in production value. This follows Deutsche Börse's recent partnership with Chainlink, signaling growing institutional interest in bringing traditional financial data onchain.

**Chainlink Build member xswap_link launched a token creation platform (TCP)** powered by Chainlink CCIP, enabling seamless cross-chain token creation on Base. The platform leverages **Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP)** as the interoperability standard, allowing developers to create tokens that work across multiple blockchain networks. This builds on xswap's previous integration of CCIP across seven major networks: - Arbitrum - Avalanche - Base - BNB Chain - Ethereum - Optimism - Polygon **Key benefits include:** - Secure cross-chain token transfers - Unified token creation experience - Multi-chain compatibility from launch The TCP represents another step toward **true blockchain interoperability**, making it easier for developers to build tokens that aren't confined to a single network.

**Chainlink sees major adoption spike** with 62 new integrations this week, up from just 17 the previous week. **Key highlights:** - Expanded across **24 different blockchains** including Ethereum, Solana, Arbitrum, and Base - Notable new adopters include Euler Finance, Ondo Finance, Stellar, and TON blockchain - Services span **8 categories** from DeFi protocols to AI networks **Major protocols joining:** - @eulerfinance - lending protocol - @OndoFinance - institutional DeFi - @StellarOrg - payment network - @ton_blockchain - Telegram's blockchain The integration surge represents a **264% increase** from the prior week, signaling accelerating institutional adoption of Chainlink's oracle infrastructure. [Explore complete ecosystem](https://www.chainlinkecosystem.com/)