FTSE Rusell brings global indices onchain via Chainlink

Chainlink and FTSE Russell have joined forces in a pivotal collaboration that extends the adoption of blockchain technology.

The integration brings global indices and market data on the blockchain for the first time, with decentralized finance in focus.

It’s the latest in a string of key blockchain adoption initiatives involving Chainlink.

FTSE Russell integrates Chainlink to put global indices onchain

FTSE Russell, a leading provider of financial indices, said it is teaming up with Chainlink to deliver its global indices directly onto blockchain networks through Datalink.

Rollout is the first time the platform is taking this big step.

“FTSE Russell bringing its trusted benchmarks to blockchains via Chainlink is a landmark moment for the industry. This integration demonstrates how DataLink securely and reliably enables globally-leading benchmark providers to deliver institutional-grade financial data directly into blockchain markets. We’re excited to work with FTSE Russell on this critical step toward enabling the next generation of data-driven financial products and tokenized assets,” said Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink.

At its core, the collaboration with the oracle network enables developers and institutions to access real-world financial data seamlessly within decentralized applications.