Chainlink news

Blockchain firm Wemade has added Chainlink Labs to its Global Alliance for KRW Stablecoins (GAKS), expanding the consortium’s data and oracle infrastructure as it builds compliance‑focused rails for won‑pegged stablecoins. Chainlink will supply data integrity, infrastructure standards and oracle services for tokenized asset use cases, while GAKS already includes Chainalysis, CertiK and SentBe for analytics, security and remittance. The alliance focuses on infrastructure rather than issuance amid unresolved South Korean stablecoin policy, aiming to prepare for regulatory clarity without taking on issuer risk.

Chainlink has acquired Atlas IP, a transaction‑ordering solution from Fastlane, to bolster its SVR platform aimed at mitigating toxic MEV in DeFi liquidations. Atlas will now support Chainlink exclusively, deprecating its use on rival oracle RedStone, and will add an auction‑based order flow system that lets protocols recapture value lost to liquidating bots. The integration has already processed over $460 million in liquidations and $10 million in non‑toxic MEV for protocols such as Aave and Compound, and it is expected to accelerate Chainlink’s multi‑chain rollout of its OEV tool.

Bitwise claims Chainlink (LINK) is one of crypto’s most undervalued infrastructure bets. The 11th‑largest crypto asset, with a $10 billion market cap, is rarely discussed because of its complexity rather than weak fundamentals. Chainlink functions as a data oracle, enabling smart contracts to access off‑chain information such as prices, compliance signals, and event outcomes. It powers stablecoins, tokenized securities, DeFi and prediction markets, and is adopted by institutions like SWIFT, JPMorgan, Visa, Mastercard, Fidelity, and Deutsche Börse. Bitwise recently launched a Chainlink exchange‑traded product; LINK traded at $12.15.

Chainlink announced the rollout of 24/5 US Equities Streams, delivering fast, secure market data for all major U.S. stocks and ETFs outside standard trading hours. The service lets crypto traders buy, sell or lend tokenized stocks and ETFs, providing volume, bid and ask information. The new data streams are already adopted by eight crypto protocols—including Lighter, BitMEX, ApeX, HelloTrade, Decibel, Monaco, Opinion Labs and Orderly Network. New York Stock Exchange is building a blockchain platform for 24/7 tokenized trading, and U.S. regulators are exploring continuous markets.

Chainlink announced 24/5 on‑chain data streams for U.S. equities and ETFs, extending its Data Streams technology to provide fast, secure market data across all trading sessions, including after‑hours. The service will be available on over 40 blockchains and aims to help decentralized protocols integrate tokenized stocks and ETFs, reducing pricing blind spots and enabling new on‑chain financial products. Existing crypto platforms such as Lighter and BitMEX plan to adopt the solution, and Chainlink hints at future 24/7 coverage.

Chainlink has expanded its Data Streams product to provide 24/5 U.S. stock and ETF coverage, enabling decentralized trading platforms to price equities beyond regular market hours and fill a liquidity gap in on‑chain real‑world asset trading. The upgrade uses a pull model for sub‑second updates, reducing gas costs for high‑frequency trades. The feeds include market‑status flags and bid/ask spreads to help protocols adjust risk during thin liquidity periods. Chainlink is also collaborating with Swift, Euroclear and DTCC to automate corporate actions, aiming to mirror traditional asset lifecycles on‑chain. Major derivatives exchanges now use the system for perpetual futures on U.S. stocks and ETFs.

CME announced it will launch futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM) on Feb. 9, expanding beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum and signalling crypto maturity. Standard and micro contract sizes are 100,000/10,000 ADA, 5,000/250 LINK, and 250,000/12,500 XLM. CME’s 2025 crypto desk saw record daily volume of 278,300 contracts ($12bn notional) and open interest of 313,900 ($26.4bn). Micro contracts drove growth, while Solana and XRP futures quickly gained traction, validating CME’s playbook and supporting the new ADA, LINK, and XLM listings. ProShares filed six ETFs, including leveraged versions, for these assets, slated to launch March 31, depending on CME futures for liquidity and pricing. Market success will be judged by sustained open interest and tight spreads, indicating a genuine altcoin risk‑transfer venue.

CME Group will launch futures for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK) and Stellar (XLM) on Feb. 9, pending approval. Contracts come in micro and standard sizes to suit retail and institutional traders. The move reflects growing demand for regulated crypto risk‑management tools and signals confidence in the tokens’ spot pricing. The new listings follow CME’s existing suite of Bitcoin, Ether, XRP and Solana futures.

CME Group will launch Cardano, Chainlink, and Stellar futures on Feb 9, pending CFTC approval. Products will be available in standard and micro contract sizes, expanding institutional and retail access to these altcoins. The launch adds to an existing roster of regulated BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL futures. The announcement had muted price impact, with ADA, LINK, and XLM dipping modestly as the broader market fell. Analysts view the move as a sign of institutional recognition, greater liquidity and risk management, and a bridge between traditional finance and crypto.

CME Group will list futures for Cardano, Chainlink and Stellar on Feb 9 pending regulatory approval, expanding its suite of regulated crypto derivatives beyond Bitcoin, Ether, XRP and Solana. Standard and micro contracts—ranging from 10,000 to 100,000 ADA, 250 to 5,000 LINK and 12,500 to 250,000 XLM—target both institutional and retail traders, reflecting growing demand for diversified digital‑asset exposure in U.S. markets.