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FTSE Russell partners with Chainlink to publish stock indexes onchain

Cointelegraph
FTSE Russell is partnering with Chainlink to publish key equity and digital asset indexes on various blockchains via DataLink.

Summary

Global index provider FTSE Russell has partnered with Chainlink to publish its benchmark equity and digital asset indexes onchain, utilizing Chainlink's DataLink service. This move will make data for indexes like the Russell 1000, Russell 2000, Russell 3000, and the FTSE 100 Index available across multiple blockchains, expanding public access to reliable market information. Fiona Bassett, CEO of FTSE Russell, stated this aligns with the company's strategy to foster innovation around tokenized assets and ETFs. This partnership reflects a broader trend of major financial institutions, including JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, exploring blockchain technology for tokenization and onchain applications.

(Source:Cointelegraph)