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According to Nick Robnett of Paxos, estimates suggest that global assets moving to stablecoins and other digital money formats could reach $5 trillion by 2030. This projection comes as the Paxos-issued PYUSD stablecoin, supported by Chainlink's PayPal USD Price Feed, is already available to over 700 million users across more than 20 exchanges.

A report by Coalition Greenwich highlights the potential of tokenization and distributed ledgers to significantly reduce time and expense for large asset managers in the trading and clearing workflow. The report states that the transformation of financial assets into tokens and the use of distributed ledgers to manage transfers could lead to substantial efficiency gains.

A research report has explored the potential for a Chainlink DeFi Yield Index that would aggregate market-wide decentralized finance (DeFi) lending rates. Such an index could provide financial institutions with insights into the opportunities available within the DeFi ecosystem.

Chainlink has highlighted the importance of its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) in building an 'Internet of Contracts' that connects various blockchain networks and systems. The company argues that assuming all counterparties will adopt a single technology is unrealistic, as it would be akin to expecting everyone to use the same database. CCIP aims to combine different blockchain networks used by banks, asset managers, financial market infrastructures, and central banks into a unified ecosystem.

Chainlink has unveiled Data Streams, a new service designed to facilitate the development of decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. Data Streams aims to provide the infrastructure for the next generation of DeFi dApps by enabling seamless integration of derivatives, futures, and perpetuals data streams onto blockchains. This advancement is expected to drive further adoption of Web3 technologies.

Experts predict that 2024 could be a pivotal year for the convergence of Web3 and capital markets. Web3, the decentralized iteration of the internet built on blockchain technology, is expected to intersect with traditional finance, enabling the development of advanced decentralized applications (dApps) that leverage real-world data and systems. This convergence could drive widespread adoption of Web3 technologies and reshape various industries, including finance, supply chain management, and data exchange.

Thomas Dugauquier, the Swift Tokenized Assets Product Lead, has shared insights on the collaboration between Swift and Chainlink. This partnership aimed to demonstrate how existing financial infrastructure can integrate with blockchain technology. By leveraging Chainlink's decentralized oracle network, Swift was able to securely connect its traditional financial messaging system to blockchain networks, enabling the tokenization of assets and facilitating cross-border transactions. This collaboration highlights the potential for traditional finance and decentralized systems to coexist and interoperate, paving the way for broader adoption of blockchain solutions in the financial sector.

Chainlink is hosting a Developer Bootcamp from Monday, March 29th, 2024, offering sessions in English, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, and Turkish. Participants will have the opportunity to build decentralized applications (dApps), explore decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, and experience on-chain gaming. The bootcamp aims to expand Web3 skillsets and drive adoption of decentralized technologies.

Chainlink has announced the integration of new price feeds for various cryptocurrencies on different blockchain networks. The COMP/USD Price Feed has been integrated on Optimism, allowing developers to build secure DeFi markets around Compound's token. Previously, the AVAX/USD Price Feed was integrated on Arbitrum for Avalanche's token, and the AAVE/USD Price Feed was added on Linea Build for Aave's token. These hyper-reliable, highly secure, and decentralized price feeds from Chainlink underpin the development of DeFi applications by providing credibly neutral and accurate price data.

According to reports, global markets are transitioning towards decentralized financial market infrastructure (dFMI) comprising blockchains, smart contracts, and Chainlink technology. This move aims to enhance efficiency, resilience, and security in financial operations. Sergey Nazarov, a prominent figure in the industry, has provided insights into the adoption of dFMI.