ZeroHash & Chainlink Enable Direct Crypto Purchases via Mastercard
ZeroHash & Chainlink Enable Direct Crypto Purchases via Mastercard
🔄 Fiat-to-DEX Just Changed
ZeroHash executives highlight a groundbreaking platform developed in partnership with Chainlink and Mastercard that enables direct crypto purchases on decentralized exchanges using traditional payment cards. The platform represents the first solution allowing seamless fiat-to-crypto transactions on DEXs, with Chainlink verifying transaction details and ZeroHash providing liquidity access. This integration combines Mastercard's global payment network with Chainlink's infrastructure to create a secure onramp for billions of cardholders to access digital assets.
“The partnership marks the first time any asset on the chain — from bitcoin to stablecoins — can be purchased on-chain with traditional cards.” @Mastercard explores how its work with Chainlink is a major catalyst for the global adoption of crypto: mastercard.com/us/en/news-and…
🏗️ New Build member: @swapperfinance Swapper Finance’s participation in the Build program led to its inclusion in Chainlink's groundbreaking partnership with Mastercard, which enables 3B+ cardholders to purchase crypto directly onchain. blog.swapper.finance/swapper-financ… Swapper Finance
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"This is what crypto looks like when it’s ready for the real world." @Forbes on the recent @Mastercard and Chainlink partnership ↓ forbes.com/sites/digital-…
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As leading financial institutions adopt digital assets, the need for a cash leg to settle onchain transactions has become increasingly important. Discover how Chainlink is enabling the secure exchange of a Hong Kong CBDC and an Australian dollar stablecoin ↓
⬡ Chainlink Adoption Update ⬡ There were 18 integrations of the Chainlink standard across 7 services and 10 different chains: Base, BNB Chain, Botanix, Ethereum, Katana, Metis Andromeda, Optimism, Polygon, Solana, and Soneium. New integrations include @aktionariat,
After @SolvProtocol adopted the Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard, the Bitcoin staking protocol surged to $2.5B+ TVL—with $1.16B+ in cross-chain transfers via CCIP. Cross-chain by Chainlink → a catalyst for growth uniquely enabled by CCIP and a thriving community.
BLOCKCHAIN EXPANSION UPDATE Recently, Chainlink services expanded across the following blockchains: CCIP • opBNB • Rootstock • Solana Data Streams • Bitlayer Data Feeds • TRON Functions • ZKsync
Onchain asset manager @maplefinance ($1.9B AUM) has upgraded to Chainlink CCIP by adopting the Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard to make $500M+ of syrupUSDC natively transferable across @Ethereum and @Solana. Users can also natively mint the yield-bearing stablecoin on Solana,
syrupUSDC is live on Solana. With DeFi use cases on day one and up to $500K in incentives. Launched in collaboration with @chainlink, @KaminoFinance, @Paxos, @jito_sol and @orca_so. Maple’s liquid yielding dollar is bringing consistent high yield to the ecosystem. Details
“The capital that can flow into Solana over CCIP will initially be the DeFi community’s capital … and then there will also be a very large category of institutional users.” Sergey Nazarov explores the impact of bringing Chainlink CCIP to @solana ↓
The Graph (@graphprotocol), a blockchain data platform that has served over 1.2 trillion requests, is adopting Chainlink CCIP and making its native token GRT a Cross-Chain Token (CCT). Users will be able to transfer the $1B+ market cap token across @arbitrum, @base, and @solana.
"You need institutional-grade infrastructure and that's why we're very excited to be partnered with Chainlink." @Lombard_Finance’s Matthew Donovan explains why Chainlink's institutional-grade platform is crucial to the long-term success of BTCFi. BTCFi scales with Chainlink.
Coinbase is utilizing Chainlink Proof of Reserve to increase the transparency of $4.6B+ worth of cbBTC reserves. Proof of Reserve helps @coinbase ensure cbBTC reserves are verifiable onchain, with data published on @base & @ethereum. BTCFi scales with Chainlink.
Proof of Reserves empowers users to confidently integrate cbBTC across the DeFi ecosystem. Utilizing @chainlink Proof of Reserves on @base and @ethereum provides independent, transparent onchain verifications that cbBTC reserves are backed 1:1 by BTC.
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.@Mastercard’s EVP Raj Dhamodharan: "I found Chainlink to be an incredibly quick partner on this in terms of coming up with solutions ... The velocity and number of apps that can get on the platform will exponentially increase.”
"Chainlink is pushing the types of things people in the government care about—namely infrastructure and a plan for how the digital asset economy will succeed in the U.S." @SergeyNazarov highlights Chainlink’s role in supporting pro-crypto policy development in the U.S.
USD1—an institutional-grade stablecoin from @worldlibertyfi—is officially going cross-chain with Chainlink CCIP. prnewswire.com/news-releases/… Already the fastest-growing stablecoin from zero to $2B, USD1 is now expanding into new blockchain markets to increase its utility for
USD1 just got a major upgrade. Chainlink CCIP is live – enabling secure, cross-chain transfers and bringing true interoperability to DeFi. 🦅 prnewswire.com/news-releases/…
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The rapidly increasing demand for stablecoins to facilitate cross-border flows, coupled with emerging regulatory requirements, highlights the pressing need for flexible infrastructure to support stablecoins across jurisdictions. Enter Chainlink:
The U.S. has the talent & infrastructure to lead in tokenization. As well as the regulatory foundation to support leadership taking shape. The @chainlinklabs Government Affairs team explores key barriers & how public policy efforts can unlock progress ↓blog.chain.link/how-united-sta…
BLOCKCHAIN EXPANSION UPDATE This week, Chainlink services expanded across the following blockchains: CCIP • Rootstock (testnet) • Superseed • Taiko • Zora Data Streams • Gravity Alpha • Polygon Data Feeds • Monad (testnet) VRF • Ronin
Reusable identities will completely transform both onchain and existing compliance processes. Chainlink Automated Compliance Engine (ACE) + @GLEIF's verifiable digital identity (vLEI) introduces a groundbreaking new framework for creating reusable identities and using them to
“They need data, they need identity, and they need connectivity across chains.” @SergeyNazarov joins @paulbarrontv and explains why capital markets face three key problems when moving onchain—and how Chainlink solves them.
The below report, supported by @Accenture & @RWA_xyz, examines the state of blockchain adoption in financial services. Learn why prioritizing cross-chain is a competitive advantage and how CCIP uniquely solves interoperability hurdles for institutions. pages.chain.link/hubfs/e/liquid…
BLOCKCHAIN EXPANSION UPDATE Recently, Chainlink services expanded across the following blockchains: Data Streams • ApeChain • Gnosis Chain CCIP • Abstract (testnet) • Hemi • Lisk (testnet) • MegaETH (testnet) • Metal L2 (testnet) • Mint (testnet) • Superseed (testnet)
“Chainlink’s ACE & CCID: A Monumental Step Forward.” Find out how Chainlink ACE and CCID transform global finance in a recent report from @keystatecapital, @Cardano_CF, and @GLEIF: verifiablesmartcontract.com/vLEI%20on%20Ch… Key highlights: Chainlink Automated Compliance Engine (ACE) Chainlink
Problem: Developers must be able to quickly combine offchain data, blockchains, and legacy systems into customizable, executable workflows. Solution: The Chainlink compute standard.
Problem: Data and value must move seamlessly together across blockchains and legacy systems to maximize efficiency and liquidity. Solution: The Chainlink interoperability standard.
“In the Mastercard use case, Chainlink is at the center of coordinating the critical information about the transaction across the multiple parties involved.” @SergeyNazarov on the critical role Chainlink plays in enabling @Mastercard's network to interact with digital assets ↓
Establishing security and transparency standards is key to the success of BTCFi. Chainlink Proof of Reserve can elevate security and transparency for any wrapped Bitcoin product by delivering real-time verification of asset reserves. BTCFi scales with Chainlink.
NEW REPORT: Explore insights from @GLEIF on how standards for organizational identity and automated compliance can “increase the trust and integrity of financial markets globally.” chain.link/resources/digi… Since 2008, the introduction of global identity standards has
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Chainlink & @Mastercard are connecting over 3 billion cardholders to crypto. This new post explores how Mastercard and Chainlink are enabling secure, compliant, and reliable crypto access: blog.chain.link/mastercard-and…
Chainlink TradFi Use Cases Purchasing tokenized real estate in fiat using existing offchain payment networks. Made possible by Chainlink.
Chainlink's work with @Mastercard is a "turning point in how people access digital assets".
The U.S. financial system is at a turning point. To remain the global hub of asset creation, it must offer the most attractive assets onchain. The @chainlinklabs Government Affairs team explores the need for proof of reserves & proof of composition ↓ blog.chain.link/the-need-for-p…
Chainlink CCIP is the universal adapter for blockchains. One plug. Every chain. Unified liquidity.
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Kings College London (@KingsCollegeLon) published a new working paper by Dr. Rhys Bidder, Deputy Director at the Qatar Centre for Global Banking and Finance, exploring the path forward for stablecoins to fulfill their global potential. Chainlink is highlighted for its
Mastercard SVP Izzy Iliev-Wolitzer on combining @Mastercard’s network with Chainlink’s infrastructure: "When you combine these two things together, you get a very, very powerful system, where everybody feels safe.” Watch today’s talk with @SergeyNazarov at @Permissionless ↓
“It’s the first time we’ve seen a platform that can offer an on-ramp … where you can go from cash through to digital assets on a DEX.” @ZeroHashX CBO Mark Daly on how they teamed up with Chainlink & @Mastercard to unlock seamless crypto purchases for billions of cardholders ↓
⬡ Chainlink Adoption Update ⬡ There were 16 integrations of the Chainlink standard across 6 services and 16 different chains: Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base, Bitlayer, BNB Chain, Celo, Ethereum, opBNB, Optimism, Polygon, Ronin, Rootstock, Scroll, Solana, Sonic, and ZKsync. New
BTCFi platform with over $2B TVL @SolvProtocol has adopted Chainlink CCIP across @BNBChain, @ethereum, and @solana. In addition, Solv Protocol has adopted the Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard for SolvBTC.Jup. BTCFi scales with Chainlink.
Chainlink Build member @SpaceandTimeDB has made SXT a Cross-Chain Token (CCT), enabling it to be natively transferred across chains via Chainlink CCIP. Space and Time has also adopted Chainlink Price Feeds to support secure DeFi markets around SXT.
Build to Scale Q2 2025 saw Chainlink Build & ecosystem members continue to grow via innovation & scaling. • Build: Season Genesis launch with @SpaceandTimeDB • Blockchains: 29 integrations including @Optimism, @solana, & @trondao Ecosystem teams—Drop your updates below ↓
⬡ Chainlink Adoption Update ⬡ This week, there were 8 integrations of the Chainlink standard across 5 services and 7 different chains: ApeChain, Avalanche, Base, BNB Chain, Ethereum, Katana, and Solana. New integrations include @AITECHio, @EmGemXofficial, @IthacaProtocol,
Investment funds today share the same identity data with multiple counterparties across fragmented, siloed systems. Blockchain turns that into a single, verifiable source of truth accessible to all, significantly increasing efficiency. Learn how ↓ chain.link/resources/digi…
"Through CCID [Chainlink's Cross-Chain Identity], you make identity & credentials portable across chains ... That’s really what is critical to the scaling & adoption of DeFi." @GLEIF CEO Alexandre Kech shares identity insights at @rwasummit with @SergeyNazarov ↓
BLOCKCHAIN EXPANSION UPDATE This week, Chainlink services expanded across the following blockchains: CCIP • Abstract • Lisk • Metal L2 • Mint • Plume • Taiko Hekla (testnet)
Chainlink enabled DeFi to grow to over $200 billion. Now it is on the path to trillions. @SergeyNazarov on @BTCTN explains how Chainlink is powering the next wave of onchain finance ↓
DeFi didn’t 1000x by magic. Sergey Nazarov explains why it was @Chainlink that fed it the data it needed to grow from <$100M to $200B+. Without oracles, DeFi doesn’t work. @SergeyNazarov breaks it down 👇 🎥 Watch the full interview: x.com/BTCTN/status/1…
“The industry needs a common identity language—one that bridges traditional finance and digital assets.” @marketsmedia explores why onchain verifiable identity is critical to digital assets, and how @GLEIF and Chainlink are helping make it possible ↓
"Now you have over a billion retail users that can, in a compliant, reliable, and secure way, utilize blockchain assets." @SergeyNazarov on why the recent Chainlink and Mastercard partnership is a pivotal moment for the blockchain industry ↓ x.com/chainlink/stat…
Chainlink & @Mastercard are connecting over 3 billion cardholders to crypto. This new post explores how Mastercard and Chainlink are enabling secure, compliant, and reliable crypto access: blog.chain.link/mastercard-and…
“We are excited to be the infrastructure partner alongside Chainlink and Mastercard on the Swapper Finance platform”—@ZeroHashX CEO & Co-Founder @e_woodford. On the platform, Chainlink verifies and synchronizes key transaction details to enable Mastercard holders to purchase
We’re excited to announce that Chainlink and @Mastercard have partnered to enable billions of cardholders to purchase crypto directly onchain. prnewswire.com/news-releases/… Chainlink verifies and synchronizes key
⬡ Chainlink Adoption Update ⬡ There were 12 integrations of the Chainlink standard across 4 services and 11 different chains: Arbitrum, Base, BNB Chain, Ethereum, HashKey Chain, HyperEVM, Optimism, Plume, Solana, Soneium, and WEMIX3.0. New integrations include @AstarNetwork,
Silo, a leading lending protocol on Sonic with $506M+ TVL, is going cross-chain. @SiloFinance has adopted Chainlink CCIP and the Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard to enable secure transfers of its SILO token across @arbitrum, @ethereum, and @SonicLabs.
.@KPMG, a global professional services network and "Big Four" accounting firm, published its 2025 Futures Report, highlighting Chainlink's role in connecting traditional finance with decentralized protocols:
Introducing Chainlink Automated Compliance Engine (ACE)—a unified & modular standard to solve all onchain compliance problems and bring institutional capital onchain. ACE is built on the Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE) & launched in collaboration with leading market
Chainlink is making digital identity for institutions accessible across the onchain economy. Explore the future of onchain compliance, verifiable identity, and more with @GLEIF CEO Alexandre Kech: chain.link/resources/digi…
"Our industry is going through the next stage of institutional adoption." At @solana Accelerate, @SergeyNazarov joined @FintechTvGlobal to discuss the impact of asset management moving onchain, CCIP on Solana, & greater U.S. regulatory clarity. 📺 ↓ fintech.tv/unlocking-inst…
$2B+ TVL BTCFi protocol @SolvProtocol has deepened its integration with Chainlink Proof of Reserve (PoR). PoR now provides real-time transparency into the backing of SolvBTC, xSolvBTC, and Solv's entire protocol TVL. solvprotocol.medium.com/solv-integrate…
"Financial institutions can't act without knowing who they're dealing with... and that's why identity and what you're doing with us is so important." Alexandre Kech joined @SergeyNazarov at @EthCC to discuss why institutions need Chainlink ↓
Chainlink enables asset issuers to do more. Data Feeds supply critical pricing information so tokenized Bitcoin can be used across top DeFi lending protocols. BTCFi scales with Chainlink.
Chainlink is excited to be working with Kinexys by J.P. Morgan and Ondo on a groundbreaking way to utilize Kinexys Digital Payments to allow institutional clients to purchase Ondo’s tokenized treasuries. With $23B+ in tokenized RWAs on public chains, the need for secure
“Chainlink is absolutely critical to merging traditional finance with decentralized finance.” At @consensus2025, @worldlibertyfi Co-Founder Zak Folkman announces they’re making USD1 accessible cross-chain using CCIP and discusses how Chainlink powers the onchain economy.
Sergey Nazarov and @paulbarron recently discussed: • The impact of Chainlink CCIP going live on Solana • Why cross-chain infra is driving institutional adoption • How regulation is unlocking liquidity for tokenized assets Watch on the Paul Barron Network ↓
Rocket Pool (@Rocket_Pool), a leading liquid staking protocol with 660K+ ETH staked and $1.6B+ in TVL, now supports rETH cross-chain token transfers between @Ronin_Network and @ethereum via an integration with Chainlink CCIP. Powered by the Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard, this
"Providers like Chainlink play an important role because interoperability is not necessarily something a single institution can achieve by itself." @Nzaltsman of Kinexys by @jpmorgan joins Chainlink’s Future Is On series to discuss the institutional adoption of blockchain
BTCFi scales with Chainlink. Zeus Network (@ZeusNetworkHQ), a permissionless multichain layer that connects Bitcoin and other leading blockchains to the Solana ecosystem, has adopted Chainlink CCIP and Proof of Reserve. CCIP enables highly secure transfers of zBTC across @base,
Solana-Native Bitcoin $zBTC is Now Interoperable Through @Chainlink Zeus Network adopts Chainlink Proof of Reserve and CCIP to enhance transparency and cross-chain compatibility for Bitcoin on Solana and other chains. What’s the impact (1/6)👇
Chainlink CCIP’s Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard is now compatible with @Optimism’s SuperchainERC20, with its first deployment on @soneium via @AstarNetwork's token, ASTR. This upgrade of Astar Network's infrastructure shows how the CCT standard can seamlessly connect
Chainlink’s compliance framework is opening the floodgates for $100T+ of regulated assets to move onchain. @SergeyNazarov on @GLEIF’s new podcast discussing how Chainlink is making regulatory compliance a competitive advantage for the blockchain industry: gleif.org/en/newsroom/gl…
An $84 trillion wealth transfer is underway. Discover how Chainlink’s essential infrastructure for tokenized assets helps DeFi and TradFi capitalize on this generational opportunity: marketsmedia.com/fund-tokenizat…
We’re excited to collaborate with @GLEIF for the vLEI Hackathon alongside Swift (@swiftcommunity) to accelerate the global adoption of compliant digital assets onchain. gleif.org/en/newsroom/pr… With hundreds of trillions in value poised to move onchain, digital assets are
Following a successful community vote, @OlympusDAO has upgraded to Chainlink CCIP as its canonical cross-chain infrastructure to enable OHM transfers across @ethereum and @solana. olympusdao.medium.com/olympus-integr… Through this integration, OHM adopts the Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard
Chainlink Total Value Secured (TVS) is experiencing significant growth, according to data from @DefiLlama. In May alone, Chainlink TVS (incl. borrows) surged by over 50% to over $65B+, driven by several major integrations, including:
“The next stage of the whole compliance industry is the automation of compliance”
“CCIP is going to be the key pathway for institutions to reliably interact with Solana.” Watch @SergeyNazarov’s presentation from @SolanaConf today to discover how Chainlink is powering internet capital markets ↓
For stablecoins to achieve mainstream adoption, their collateral backing must be verifiable. Find out how Chainlink Proof of Reserve increases consumer confidence in stablecoins by providing up-to-date information on their mark-to-market value. blog.chain.link/platform-for-s…
⬡ Chainlink Adoption Update ⬡ This week, there were 16 integrations of the Chainlink standard across 7 services and 15 different chains: Abstract, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base, BNB Chain, Ethereum, Lisk, Metal L2, Mint, Optimism, Plume, Polygon, Solana, Soneium, and Taiko Hekla.
Problem: Data and value must move seamlessly together across blockchains and legacy systems to maximize efficiency and liquidity. Solution: The Chainlink interoperability standard.
Problem: Most onchain financial transactions cannot take place without data. Solution: The Chainlink data standard.
Chainlink Automated Compliance Engine (ACE) is solving one of the biggest barriers to institutional blockchain adoption—onchain compliance at scale. In this technical overview, learn more about the technology and use cases underpinning Chainlink ACE ↓ blog.chain.link/automated-comp…
YieldFi has upgraded to Chainlink CCIP & is using the CCT standard for yUSD—its $200M+ market cap stablecoin—across @arbitrum, @base, @ethereum, & @Optimism. In addition, @GetYieldFi has adopted Chainlink Price Feeds to support secure markets around yUSD.
YieldFi has upgraded from LayerZero to @Chainlink CCIP with yUSD now exclusively bridged via CCIP. Enabling secure, seamless cross-chain transfers! A short thread🧵👇
Tomorrow, @SergeyNazarov joins @BlackRock's Joseph Chalom in a fireside chat at Digital Assets Week New York to discuss: • The acceleration of tokenized asset adoption • How traditional finance and DeFi are converging • The future of the digital asset industry And much more.
“This is a massive unlock for the compliance industry.” @SergeyNazarov explains how the Chainlink Automated Compliance Engine creates reusable compliance credentials built on a common technical standard ↓
Chainlink's Automated Compliance Standard Revolutionizes DeFi Onboarding
Chainlink's new Automated Compliance standard is set to transform the traditional finance onboarding experience. Here's what you need to know: - Traditional finance (TradFi) onboarding typically takes 1-3 months - DeFi Real World Asset (RWA) onboarding could be reduced to 1-3 seconds - The system maintains regulatory compliance while dramatically improving efficiency This development bridges the gap between TradFi's legitimacy and crypto's innovation speed. The standard enables: - Automated verification processes - Instant asset tokenization - Seamless integration with existing systems *The innovation marks a significant step toward mainstream DeFi adoption while maintaining necessary compliance standards.*
GENIUS Act Signed Into Law at White House Ceremony
The GENIUS Act, a significant legislation for cryptocurrency regulation, has been signed into law at the White House. Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov attended the signing ceremony alongside government officials and digital asset leaders. Key points: - The act provides regulatory framework for stablecoins - Aims to facilitate on-chain payments in developed and emerging markets - Chainlink actively participates in shaping U.S. digital asset policy through engagement with: - Senate - House of Representatives - SEC and other regulators The legislation is expected to enable the transition of regulated assets to blockchain technology using Chainlink's infrastructure.
50 States Embrace Blockchain Innovation Beyond Traditional Tech Hubs
Financial innovation is expanding beyond traditional centers like Wall Street and Silicon Valley, with all 50 states now actively engaging in blockchain initiatives. - States are launching programs to modernize government operations using blockchain technology - Public sector innovation efforts aim to leverage crypto expertise - Regional tech hubs emerging across the country as states compete for blockchain development This shift represents a significant democratization of financial technology development across the United States, moving beyond coastal tech centers.
Chainlink Chromion Hackathon Concludes
The Chainlink Chromion Hackathon, the largest hackathon in Chainlink's history, is wrapping up with its closing ceremony. The event, which began on June 2nd, brought together developers to build innovative Web3 applications. - Winners announcement expected during the ceremony - Event showcased new blockchain applications and use cases - Hackathon featured prizes and developer resources The six-week competition highlighted Chainlink's commitment to fostering blockchain development and innovation.