Latest Market News & Updates Chainlink

2026-02-24

Ex-Chainlink Exec Joins SEC’s Crypto Task Force as New Legal Chief

Michael Selig, formerly a chief counsel at Chainlink, has been appointed as the new legal chief for the SEC's Crypto Task Force. Selig previously left his Chainlink role in December to serve as chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, highlighting a notable move between influential regulatory bodies and the crypto sector. Source

2026-02-11

Chainlink Feeds Go Live for Ondo Tokenized US Stocks on Ethereum

Chainlink price feeds for tokenized versions of SPY, QQQ, and TSLA (SPYon, QQQon, TSLAon) have launched on Ethereum, empowering Ondo's tokenized equities to be used as collateral in DeFi lending markets. This marks a significant step in bridging traditional financial assets and decentralized finance. Source

2026-02-10

Chainlink Co-founder’s 2 Reasons This Bear Market Feels Different

Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink, noted that despite the crypto downturn, the sector has made substantial progress. He highlighted improvements in infrastructure and increased institutional interest as key differentiators compared to previous bear markets. Source

2026-01-27

Wemade Taps Chainlink for Korean Won Stablecoin Infrastructure

Wemade, a key player in Korea’s stablecoin alliance, has integrated Chainlink to enhance its oracle and data infrastructure. This move comes amid regulatory discussions in South Korea about stablecoin oversight, aiming to build more robust and transparent stablecoin systems. Source

2026-01-21

Chainlink Is One of Crypto’s Most Undervalued Infrastructure Bets: Bitwise

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, described Chainlink as a leading software platform crucial to stablecoins, tokenization, DeFi, and institutional crypto adoption. He emphasized LINK’s role as a foundational layer for the industry’s growth. Source

2026-01-21

Chainlink Brings ‘24/5 US Equities’ Data On-Chain for Stocks, ETFs

Chainlink has enabled on-chain 24/5 trading data for stocks and ETFs, allowing crypto companies and traditional exchanges to extend trading hours and offer more flexible market access. This innovation bridges traditional finance and DeFi, expanding use cases for blockchain-based trading. Source

2026-01-20

Chainlink Expands Data Streams to Cover Multitrillion-Dollar U.S. Stock Market

A major upgrade to Chainlink’s data feeds introduces a 'pull' model for sub-second updates, enabling more sophisticated trading strategies while minimizing gas costs. This enhances the scalability and efficiency of on-chain financial data. Source

2026-01-16

CME Group to Offer Cardano, Chainlink, Stellar Futures as Institutions Seek Regulated Risk-Management Tools

CME Group announced plans to launch futures contracts for Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar in both micro and standard sizes, pending regulatory approval. This move responds to institutional demand for regulated crypto derivatives. Source

2026-01-15

CME Group to Expand Crypto Futures with Cardano, Chainlink and Stellar Contracts

CME Group is expanding its crypto futures lineup with contracts for Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar, broadening its regulated derivatives beyond Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and Solana. This expansion is aimed at catering to growing institutional interest. Source

2026-02-24 @WuBlockchain

Former Chainlink executive Michael Selig has joined the SEC’s crypto task force as the new legal chief, after leaving his position in December. Selig previously served as chief counsel for the SEC Crypto Task Force. Source: https://twitter.com/WuBlockchain/status/1762165000000000000

2026-02-11 @Chainlink

Chainlink Price Feeds for SPYon, QQQon, and TSLAon are now live on Ethereum, enabling Ondo’s tokenized US equities to be used as collateral in DeFi lending markets. Read more: https://twitter.com/Chainlink/status/1757423000000000000

2026-01-27 @decryptmedia

Wemade has tapped Chainlink to bolster its Korean won stablecoin infrastructure, integrating Chainlink’s oracles to enhance data integrity and reliability amid ongoing regulatory discussions in South Korea. Source: https://twitter.com/decryptmedia/status/1751850000000000000

2026-01-21 @BitwiseInvest

Chainlink is one of crypto’s most undervalued infrastructure bets, playing a crucial role in stablecoins, tokenization, DeFi, and institutional adoption. – Matt Hougan, CIO. Source: https://twitter.com/BitwiseInvest/status/1750120000000000000

2026-01-16 @CoinDesk

CME Group will launch futures contracts for Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar as institutions seek more regulated risk-management tools. Contracts set for February 9, pending regulatory approval. Source: https://twitter.com/CoinDesk/status/1748440000000000000