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A report from Deloitte US states that various financial services providers are projecting that tokenization could generate trillions of dollars in new value for the industry this decade. The report highlights that these trillions would likely represent just a small fraction of global assets that have the potential to be tokenized, including real estate, private equity, venture capital funds, and exchange-traded products. Tokenization is described as the most significant transformation in modern financial markets, going beyond the digitalization of financial instruments in the second half of the 20th century.

DBOE, a decentralized options exchange operating on Polygon and Ethereum, has joined the Chainlink BUILD program. As part of the partnership, DBOE will gain access to Chainlink's oracle services, technical support, and early access to new product releases. In return, DBOE will allocate 4.5% of its native token supply to Chainlink service providers, including stakers. The integration will enable DBOE to leverage Chainlink Price Feeds for options pricing and settlement, as well as Chainlink CCIP for cross-chain collateral support.

Chainlink Price Feeds continue to provide highly accurate, reliable, and decentralized market data to power the on-chain finance ecosystem. Developers can now integrate the RSR/USD Price Feed on Arbitrum to build secure DeFi markets around Reserve Rights' token. Previously, the FXS/USD Price Feed was made available on Optimism for building DeFi markets around Frax Finance's utility token. These Price Feeds deliver hyper-reliable and highly accurate market data on-chain, underpinning the DeFi economy.

In recent coverage by Bloomberg, Chainlink Co-Founder Sergey Nazarov highlighted the rapid emergence of Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, and Singapore as global hubs for blockchain innovation and digital asset adoption. This follows Nazarov's appearances at industry events like FIA Boca 2024 and BlLife Forum, where he discussed the increasing demand for tokenized assets and the adoption of blockchain technology in capital markets and other sectors.

BenqiFinance, a decentralized lending protocol on the Avalanche blockchain, has reported an increase in daily active users (DAUs) and total value locked (TVL) due to the integration of Chainlink's decentralized oracle network. The use of Chainlink's secure and reliable data feeds has helped build trust among users, leading to higher engagement and more assets being deposited on the platform.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued guidance indicating its support for banks utilizing public blockchains. In a recent statement, the central banking authority highlighted opportunities and risks associated with distributed ledger technologies (DLTs), including the potential for tokenized deposits and the need for interoperability between different DLT systems and traditional infrastructures to prevent fragmentation. The HKMA's stance reflects an openness to exploring the integration of blockchain technology within the financial sector.

Chainlink, a decentralized oracle network, has announced its capability to facilitate cross-chain tokenization of assets. By connecting tokenized assets to real-world data and enabling secure cross-chain transfers, Chainlink aims to unlock the full potential of tokenized assets. This development allows tokenized assets to access key real-world information, move across blockchains securely, and stay updated as they move cross-chain.

In a notable shift, Chainlink has moved away from its earlier stance of focusing on a single blockchain platform. Eid Johann, a prominent figure within the Chainlink ecosystem, acknowledged that time has proven the need for a multi-chain approach. Johann advised developers to embrace this new strategy, recognizing the evolving landscape and the importance of interoperability across multiple blockchain networks. This pivot aligns with the broader industry trend towards cross-chain compatibility and highlights Chainlink's adaptability to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving Web3 space.

Zubin Pratap, a Software and Developer Relations Engineer at Chainlink Labs, was recently featured on the GRT IQ podcast. During the episode, Pratap shared insights into his career journey, his work at Chainlink Labs, and his vision for the blockchain industry. The podcast provides an opportunity for listeners to gain valuable perspectives from a key figure in the Chainlink ecosystem.

Angie Walker, Global Head of Capital Markets at Chainlink Labs, discussed how financial market infrastructures (FMIs) can leverage Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) to become ledger and chain-agnostic. This would allow FMIs to operate across multiple blockchain networks without being tied to any specific ledger or chain, preparing them for a future with many interconnected blockchain ecosystems.