Chainlink

Chainlink (LINK) was launched in 2017 by Sergey Nazarov and Steve Ellis as a decentralized oracle network that connects smart contracts with real-world data, enabling blockchain applications to access off-chain information like price feeds, weather data, and sports scores. As the infrastructure layer bridging blockchains with external systems, Chainlink has become essential to the DeFi ecosystem by providing reliable, tamper-proof data that powers lending protocols, derivatives platforms, and automated trading systems.

The Chainlink ecosystem consists of thousands of independent node operators who earn LINK tokens for delivering data, alongside a growing network of data providers, blockchain integrations, and enterprise partnerships. Major DeFi protocols like Aave, Compound, and Synthetix rely on Chainlink's price feeds, while traditional companies including Google Cloud, Oracle, and SWIFT have explored integrations with Chainlink's oracle services.

At CoinDesk, we provide in-depth Chainlink news coverage tracking oracle network expansions, enterprise partnerships, and the critical role of reliable data infrastructure in blockchain adoption. Our reporting covers everything from new Chainlink integrations and LINK tokenomics to the broader implications of oracle technology for Web3 development and traditional finance integration.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person.

Markets

Chainlink's LINK Gains as DigiFT, UBS Fund Tokenization Pilot in Hong Kong

DigiFT, Chainlink and UBS won approval under Hong Kong’s Cyberport subsidiy scheme to build automated infrastructure for tokenized financial products.

By CD Analytics, Krisztian SandorSep 11, 2025

Markets

Chainlink's LINK Stalls After Nasdaq-Listed Firm's Treasury Purchase, Grayscale ETF Plans

Arizona-based asset manager Caliber purchased Tuesday an undisclosed amount of LINK as part of its digital asset treasury strategy focused on Chainlink.

By CD Analytics, Krisztian SandorSep 10, 2025

"Chainlink's LINK Token Dips 7% Amid ETF Filing Surge Before Recovering Strongly"

Markets

Grayscale Files for What Could Be First-Ever U.S. Chainlink ETF

The asset manager's proposed GLNK ETF would convert its existing LINK trust and could include staking if approved.

By Helene Braun, AI BoostSep 8, 2025

Chainlink CEO and co-founder Sergey Nazarov

Policy

Chainlink Co-Founder Sees Tokenization as Rising Future After Meeting SEC's Atkins

Sergey Nazarov met with SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and told CoinDesk he's impressed by how serious Atkins is about moving quickly on tokenization.

By Jesse HamiltonSep 7, 2025

Markets

LINK Slides 15% From August Peak Even as Chainlink Reserve Removes $5.5M From Circulation

Chainlink's native token encountered persistent bearish pressure as BTC, ETH and the broader crypto market consolidated, CoinDesk Research's model shows.

By CD Analytics, Krisztian SandorSep 5, 2025

Finance

Chainlink and Pyth Selected to Deliver U.S. Economic Data on Blockchain

Chainlink's LINK and Pyth's token surged after they announced that they will deliver official macroeconomic data feeds from the U.S. Commerce Department on blockchain.

By Helene BraunAug 28, 2025