Chainlink

**Chainlink founder Sergey Nazarov** participated in the Federal Reserve Fintech Conference alongside executives from **J.P. Morgan and Amazon**. The discussion focused on: - Convergence of global payment systems - Integration of digital assets into traditional finance - How blockchain infrastructure connects legacy systems This follows Nazarov's recent appearance at Sibos 2025, where he highlighted **growing institutional interest** in digital assets and the need for secure interoperability solutions. The Federal Reserve conference represents another step in **mainstream financial institutions** exploring blockchain technology integration.

**Chainlink has introduced Confidential Compute**, a new service designed to bring privacy to public blockchain smart contracts. The solution addresses a critical gap in onchain finance: - **Private data protection** - Prevents exposure of sensitive information - **Cross-chain workflow privacy** - Enables confidential operations across multiple blockchains - **Counterparty management** - Allows private handling of roles and permissions According to Chainlink Labs' Head of Research Lorenz Breidenbach, privacy is essential for institutional adoption. Over 80% of global financial activity happens off-exchange, relying on confidential identity checks and private transactions. **Key capabilities include:** - Private smart contracts with built-in verification - Confidential access to data and APIs - Privacy-preserving tokenization for real-world assets - Secure cross-chain settlement The service aims to match institutional expectations by providing the confidentiality standards that traditional capital markets require. [Learn more about Chainlink Confidential Compute](https://blog.chain.link/chainlink-confidential-compute/)

**xStocks expands Chainlink integration across multiple blockchains** Tokenized stock platform xStocks is scaling its use of Chainlink's infrastructure across **BNB Chain, Ethereum, Solana, and additional networks**. The expansion focuses on two key areas: - **Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP)** for secure transfers between blockchains - **Proof of Reserve** for enhanced transparency of tokenized equity backing **Enhanced security and transparency** The integration allows xStocks to provide real-time verification of reserves backing their tokenized stocks and ETFs while enabling seamless movement across different blockchain ecosystems. This builds on xStocks' existing partnership with Chainlink, which already powers pricing data for over 50 major equities and ETFs through custom Data Streams technology. **Multi-chain accessibility** The expansion represents a significant step toward making traditional financial assets more accessible across the decentralized finance landscape, allowing users to interact with tokenized stocks on their preferred blockchain networks.

The Federal Reserve's **Payments Innovation Conference** brings together traditional finance and digital asset leaders for a landmark discussion. **Key participants include:** - Sergey Nazarov from Chainlink - Financial leaders from BNY Mellon - Representatives from Fireblocks and Lead Bank The conference focuses on the **convergence of traditional finance and digital assets**, marking a significant step in institutional adoption. This gathering represents the Fed's continued exploration of blockchain technology and digital payment innovations. [View full agenda](https://www.federalreserve.gov/conferences/payments-innovation-conference.htm)

At **Sibos 2025**, Chainlink's Sergey Nazarov outlined how blockchain-based record systems are transforming digital asset management. The initiative focuses on **unified golden records** - standardized data formats that could revolutionize traditional capital markets. Early success with digital assets is proving the concept's viability. This builds on Chainlink's 2024 announcement of partnerships with major financial institutions including: - Euroclear - Swift - UBS - Franklin Templeton - Wellington Management The collaboration demonstrates how **AI + oracles + blockchains** can transform unstructured data into reliable, unified records for asset servicing. *Key insight*: Success in digital asset servicing could accelerate adoption across existing capital markets infrastructure.

**Chainlink partners with GLEIF** to bring global company identification to blockchains. **What's happening:** - GLEIF manages over 3 million Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) records - These digital company IDs work like business passports - Partnership enables institutional access to blockchain networks **Why it matters:** - Creates standardized identity verification for companies entering Web3 - Removes major compliance barriers for institutional adoption - Connects traditional business infrastructure with blockchain technology This infrastructure could accelerate enterprise blockchain adoption by providing trusted identity verification at scale.

**Chainlink emerged victorious** in Swift's largest hackathon ever, beating 104 entrants including major banks like Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered. The winning solution demonstrates **fast, compliant cross-border digital asset settlement** using: - Chainlink's Automated Compliance Engine (ACE) - Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE) - GLEIF's vLEI identity verification - Swift messaging standards **Key capabilities unlocked:** - Cross-chain and cross-border trading - Privacy-preserving settlement - Regulatory compliance automation The technology can extend to power **multiple digital asset types** including stablecoins, tokenized deposits, CBDCs, and digital securities. This victory builds on Chainlink's ongoing collaboration with Swift, including recent announcements at Sibos 2025 around corporate actions automation and institutional blockchain adoption. [Read the full announcement](https://blog.chain.link/chainlink-wins-swift-hackathon/)

**Traditional finance meets blockchain** as major institutions integrate digital asset capabilities. **Key Players Moving Forward:** - **Swift** processes GDP-equivalent transactions every 3 days - **DTCC** clears $3.7 quadrillion annually in U.S. securities - **UBS** manages $6+ trillion in assets with digital integration - **Sygnum & AMINA Banks** lead regulated crypto banking with billions in digital assets **Tokenization Gaining Momentum:** - **ADDX** enables fractional access to private markets - **Marketnode** facilitates billions in tokenized bonds - **Orbix Technology** develops blockchain settlement solutions Major exchanges like **TMX Group** (CAD $5T market cap) and **SIX Group** are modernizing infrastructure. Regional players across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Latin America are adopting digital settlement systems. This represents a significant shift toward **institutional blockchain adoption** in traditional finance.

**Chainlink** is participating in **Sibos 2025**, the premier global financial services event. **Key Highlights:** - Find Chainlink Labs at **Stand I016** - Multiple speaking sessions featuring Chainlink leadership - Focus on **tokenized assets** and digital transformation in capital markets **Notable Sessions:** - Future of Digital Assets with **DTCC** - Production-ready tokenization solutions - Corporate actions automation with **BNP Paribas**, **Swift**, and others - Financial ethics panel with **ABN AMRO**, **Charles Schwab**, and **IMF** The event showcases Chainlink's growing influence in traditional finance, bringing together major banks and financial institutions to discuss blockchain integration. [View full schedule](https://chain.link/sibos)

**Chainlink now supports XPL**, the native token of Plasma Foundation's new layer-1 blockchain. Key developments: - XPL/USD data streams available for integration - Enables DeFi market development across **40+ chains** - Plasma blockchain designed for **high-performance stablecoin** operations Chainlink's full suite launched on Plasma day one: - Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) - Data Streams - Data Feeds This integration allows developers to build secure, efficient DeFi applications using XPL token data across multiple blockchain networks.