Chainlink

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 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 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.

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 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.

Global Custodian has launched a new podcast series called The Future Is On, exploring the intersection of traditional and decentralized finance. The inaugural episode features Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov discussing: - Blockchain's transformation of the financial system - Real World Asset (RWA) opportunities for institutions - The convergence of TradFi and DeFi The series aims to provide institutional insights into the evolving digital asset landscape. [Listen to the episode](https://www.globalcustodian.com/global-custodian-partners-with-chainlink-on-new-podcast-series-exploring-the-convergence-of-traditional-and-decentralised-finance/)

Tokenized treasuries and money market funds are making yield opportunities more accessible through blockchain technology. These onchain yield-bearing assets require transparent data integration for: - Assets Under Management (AUM) - Net Asset Value (NAV) - Proof of Reserves (PoR) Chainlink SmartData is providing the infrastructure to embed this essential financial data directly within these assets. This integration enables: - Real-time transparency - Automated verification - Enhanced trust in tokenized assets Learn more about SmartData capabilities: [Chainlink SmartData](https://data.chain.link/smartdata)

Chainlink has introduced Custom Channel Reports as part of their Data Streams Multistream upgrade, offering enhanced control over data delivery for blockchain applications. Key features: - Flexible field selection from Data Streams library - Configurable from lightweight to comprehensive reports - Tailored data delivery for specific onchain use cases The system supports advanced DeFi applications including: - Perpetual futures - Options trading - Prediction markets - Other derivatives For implementation details, contact the team at [Chainlink](https://chain.link/contact)

Sergey Nazarov addressed Washington D.C. officials about stablecoins' strategic importance for governments. This follows recent developments where U.S. authorities have shown increasing acceptance of blockchain technology. Key points: - U.S. government now views blockchain and smart contracts as reliable technologies - Treasury's Digital Asset Counselor highlighted stablecoins as a promising use case - Focus shifts from regulatory concerns to strategic advantages The discussion marks a significant shift in government perspective, moving from skepticism to strategic consideration of blockchain technology's potential role in national financial infrastructure. *Learn more about how governments are adapting to digital assets:* [Treasury Department Digital Assets](https://home.treasury.gov/digital-assets)

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink's annual letter emphasizes the transformative potential of asset tokenization across all financial instruments. The world's largest asset manager sees tokenization as a path to: - Democratized market access - Streamlined shareholder voting - Enhanced yield distribution Ondo Finance is actively developing this vision through Ondo Global Markets, a platform designed to tokenize traditional securities. Their approach leverages blockchain technology to offer: - Global accessibility - Real-time settlement - Reduced operational costs The initiative aims to bring the $100T US securities market on-chain, following the path of stablecoins' $5T market presence. [Read the full letter](https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/investor-relations/larry-fink-annual-chairmans-letter)