Latest Market News & Updates Chainlink

2026-02-11

Chainlink feeds go live for Ondo tokenized US stocks on Ethereum

Chainlink has launched price feeds for SPYon, QQQon, and TSLAon on Ethereum, enabling Ondo's tokenized equities to be used as collateral in decentralized finance (DeFi) lending markets. This integration allows for real-time, reliable pricing of tokenized US equities, significantly enhancing their utility within DeFi protocols. It demonstrates Chainlink's commitment to bridging traditional financial assets with blockchain infrastructure and showcases the growing adoption of tokenized stocks in the crypto ecosystem. Source

2026-02-10

Chainlink co-founder's 2 reasons this bear market feels different

Sergey Nazarov, Chainlink's co-founder, shared insights on the ongoing crypto bear market, emphasizing the industry's substantial progress despite price downturns. He cited advancements in blockchain infrastructure, regulatory engagement, and increased institutional interest as key differentiators from previous market cycles. Nazarov's perspective highlights the maturing ecosystem and the underlying value creation that persists even in challenging market conditions. Source

2026-01-27

Wemade taps Chainlink for Korean won stablecoin infrastructure

Wemade, a leading South Korean blockchain company, has integrated Chainlink into its Korean won stablecoin alliance. This partnership aims to enhance oracle and data infrastructure, ensuring robust and reliable price feeds for KRW-backed stablecoins. The move comes as South Korea discusses regulatory frameworks for stablecoins, with Wemade positioning itself as a compliant and innovative player in the market. Source

2026-01-21

Chainlink is one of crypto’s most undervalued infrastructure bets: Bitwise

Bitwise's Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan described Chainlink as one of the crypto industry's most undervalued infrastructure platforms. Hougan emphasized Chainlink's central role in supporting stablecoins, tokenization, DeFi, and institutional adoption. He argued that LINK's critical function in connecting blockchain ecosystems to external data sources is not fully reflected in its market valuation. Source

2026-01-21

Chainlink brings ‘24/5 US equities’ data on-chain for stocks, ETFs

Chainlink has enabled 24/5 trading data for US stocks and ETFs to be brought on-chain, facilitating round-the-clock access to financial markets for crypto users. This initiative is supported by collaborations between crypto companies and traditional exchanges, marking a significant step toward seamless integration of legacy finance with blockchain technology. Source

2026-01-20

Chainlink expands data streams to cover multitrillion-dollar U.S. stock market

Chainlink has upgraded its data streams to cover the entire U.S. stock market, implementing a 'pull' model for sub-second updates. This allows for sophisticated trading strategies and minimizes gas costs for on-chain operations. The upgrade enables DeFi protocols to access rapid and accurate stock market data, unlocking new possibilities for automated trading and financial innovation. 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, with micro and standard sizes available starting February 9, pending regulatory approval. The move addresses growing institutional demand for regulated crypto derivatives and risk management products. CME's expansion follows strong performance of its existing crypto futures offerings. Source

2026-01-15

CME Group to expand crypto futures with Cardano, Chainlink and Stellar contracts

CME Group is broadening its crypto futures portfolio by introducing contracts for Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar. This move will add to its regulated derivatives beyond Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and Solana, offering institutions more diverse tools for exposure and risk management in the crypto market. Source

2026-02-24 @blockworks_

Ex-Chainlink exec Michael Selig joins SEC’s crypto task force as new legal chief. Selig left his Chainlink role in December and will now serve as chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Source: https://blockworks.co/news/chainlink-exec-sec-taskforce

2026-02-11 @TheDefiantNews

Chainlink price feeds for SPYon, QQQon, and TSLAon have launched on Ethereum, powering Ondo's tokenized US equities as collateral in DeFi lending markets. Source: https://thedefiant.io/chainlink-ondo-tokenized-equities

2026-01-27 @CoinDesk

Wemade taps Chainlink for Korean won stablecoin infrastructure, enhancing data and oracle capabilities amid South Korea’s ongoing stablecoin regulation debate. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/01/27/wemade-chainlink-korean-won-stablecoin/

2026-01-21 @BitwiseInvest

Chainlink is one of crypto’s most undervalued infrastructure bets, says CIO Matt Hougan. It supports stablecoins, tokenization, DeFi, and institutional adoption. Source: https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com/insights/chainlink-undervalued-infrastructure

2026-01-16 @CMEGroup

We’re excited to announce plans to offer Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar futures, pending regulatory approval. This expands our crypto derivatives suite for institutional investors. Source: https://www.cmegroup.com/media-room/2026/chainlink-cardano-stellar-futures.html