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Chainlink Partners with Fireblocks for Regulated Stablecoin Issuance

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In Brief

  • Chainlink and Fireblocks partner to enable secure, regulated stablecoin issuance for financial institutions globally.
  • This partnership provides end-to-end tokenization, custody, and compliance solutions for stablecoin management across blockchains.
  • Stablecoin innovations are rising, but continue to face regulatory scruitiny in the face growth in finance, agriculture, and emerging markets.
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Chainlink Labs and Fireblocks have teamed up to offer a secure and compliant technology solution for financial institutions like banks.

This will enable institutions to issue and transact stablecoins in global markets, with support for end-to-end tokenization capabilities for stablecoin issuers.

The partnership between Chainlink Labs and Fireblocks will provide end-to-end technology solutions for financial institutions working with regulated stablecoins. This collaboration sets a new industry standard for stablecoin issuance, offering a comprehensive tokenization engine to securely mint, custody, distribute, and manage tokenized assets.

The solution also includes advanced features such as data coordination, connectivity, compliance, custody, interoperability, and liquidity distribution. These capabilities will give financial institutions (issuing agents) a complete view of stablecoins, including their reserves, market value, and total supply across various blockchains.

Notably, both Fireblocks and Chainlink played a role in the launch of the COPW stablecoin in July, part of Bancolombia Group’s efforts to enhance the transparency of its 1:1 peso-backed stablecoin, according to an official press release.

“It is great to see Fireblocks and Chainlink, two of our COPW launch partners, collaborate to further enhance the usability of regulated stablecoins. By combining top-tier technology solutions with secure and reliable infrastructure, they are creating a win-win for the industry and advancing the adoption of digital assets in a more inclusive, efficient, and accessible manner,” Wenia CEO Pablo Arboleda said.

Read more: What Is Chainlink (LINK)?

This is not the first of Chainlink’s strategic collaborations in September. Recently, Sony’s Soneium integrated Chainlink’s CCIP as its core cross-chain infrastructure for blockchain growth.

Amidst this news, analysts say investors are placing bullish bets on the Chainlink (LINK) token. As BeInCrypto reported, over 6 million LINK tokens have been withdrawn from exchanges, with bulls outpacing bears. When token holders withdraw their holdings from exchanges, it often indicates confidence in the asset, which is why they are not looking to sell.

LINK Price Performance. Source: BeInCrypto
LINK Price Performance. Source: BeInCrypto

BeInCrypto data shows that the LINK price has yet to register the effects of investor confidence. As of this writing, it is trading for $10.59, down by 0.81% since Tuesday’s session opened.

Stablecoins Driving Innovation in Financial Markets

Chainlink and Fireblocks’ recent collaboration indicates the growing role of stablecoins in driving innovation across different sectors. According to a Chainalysis report, stablecoin demand is surging in emerging markets, particularly in countries such as Nigeria, Turkey, Thailand, and Brazil, reflecting their importance in global financial ecosystems.

Tether’s efforts in expanding the use of stablecoins include the launch of Alloy, a gold-backed digital currency that advances real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. Tether has also ventured into education, investing in blockchain and digital asset learning initiatives in Taiwan. Recently, Tether acquired a 9.8% stake in Adecoagro, a major agricultural company, for $100 million, further diversifying its portfolio across sectors, including AI and Bitcoin mining.

On the other hand, USDC is leading the regulated stablecoin market on volume metrics. This makes it a strategic participant in the stablecoin innovation wave. On this account, Coinbase and Stripe recently partnered to integrate USDC on Base, enhancing Stripe’s crypto product suite. Similarly, BlackRock’s tokenized RWAs can be exchanged for USDC, delivering faster, more transparent, and more efficient transactions.

“As regulatory frameworks around tokenized money continue to evolve, the potential for regulated stablecoin usage at the institutional level is expanding. Stablecoins are driving innovation in financial markets, and issuers need a comprehensive solution—from reserves to issuance, distribution, custody, and compliance—that offers full visibility, including across multiple chains,” Fireblocks managing director Stephen Richardson told BeInCrypto.

Read more: A Guide to the Best Stablecoins in 2024

Despite widespread adoption, stablecoins remain under scrutiny from regulators. A recent report by Consumers’ Research flagged issues in Tether’s audits, raising concerns about transparency in the stablecoin sector.

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Lockridge Okoth
Lockridge Okoth is a journalist at BeInCrypto, focusing on prominent industry companies such as Coinbase, Binance, and Tether. He covers a wide range of topics, including regulatory developments in decentralized finance (DeFi), decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN), real-world assets (RWA), GameFi, and cryptocurrencies. Previously, Lockridge conducted market analysis and technical assessments of digital assets, including Bitcoin and altcoins such as Arbitrum, Polkadot, and...
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