Chainlink and FTSE Russell Bring Global Index Data Directly On-Chain for Financial Applications

Chainlink and FTSE Russell bring global index data directly to blockchain networks for easy access.

DataLink allows developers and institutions to build tokenized assets and financial products on-chain.

FTSE Russell indices are now available on over 50 blockchains for secure and reliable DeFi use.

Chainlink has partnered with FTSE Russell to make the index provider’s benchmarks available on blockchain networks. This integration uses Chainlink’s DataLink service, enabling institutions to access FTSE Russell indices directly on-chain. The data includes the Russell 1000, Russell 2000, Russell 3000, FTSE 100, WMR FX benchmarks, and FTSE Digital Asset Indices. Over $18 trillion in assets under management are benchmarked to FTSE Russell indices. The move allows traditional financial data to enter decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystems for the first time.

FTSE Russell’s entry into blockchain expands the availability of regulated financial benchmarks. Its indices will now be accessible across more than 50 public and private blockchains. Over 2,000 Chainlink ecosystem applications can now use this data

Financial institutions and developers are able to develop tokenized assets, ETFs, and other financial products of the digital kind. The integration is an indication of increased demand for reliable and controlled data in blockchain markets.

Institutional-Grade Data Delivery

Chainlink’s DataLink serves as a secure, institutional-grade infrastructure for publishing data on-chain. DataLink eliminates the provider’s need to develop new systems and is a turnkey solution. The service provides a guarantee of data authenticity, immutability, and 24/7 accessibility

Implementing DeFi protocols is now able to use the same high-quality benchmarks that traditional finance depends upon. Chainlink’s oracle network has already enabled over $25 trillion in transaction value and secures nearly $100 billion in DeFi total value locked.

This collaboration allows FTSE Russell data to be instantly verified and referenced across multiple blockchain networks. The indices can be used by developers to add automated trading, prediction markets, tokenized products, and risk management solutions to decentralized applications

The system embraces both government and non-governmental blockchain ecosystems, which encourage wider use of data-driven financial instruments.

Expanding Blockchain Data Ecosystem

The partnership follows Chainlink’s work with the U.S. Department of Commerce to bring macroeconomic data on-chain. Key indicators like GDP, the PCE Price Index, and Real Final Sales are now available across ten blockchain systems. This initiative marked the first verified publication of U.S. government economic data on-chain. It demonstrates how blockchain can securely host large-scale financial and economic datasets for DeFi and other digital markets.

With this integration, Chainlink strengthens its position as a bridge between traditional finance and decentralized ecosystems. Stellar recently added Chainlink tools to boost DeFi access and improve cross-chain data flow on its network

FTSE Russell joins other leading institutions that use Chainlink’s network to provide reliable and regulated data. Earlier, Mercurity Fintech announced plans to raise $800M for a Bitcoin reserve and join FTSE Russell, boosting its blockchain finance role. The collaboration underscores the growing importance of trusted benchmarks in enabling digital financial innovation.

Market Context

Chainlink, the native token of the blockchain, has fallen 11.22% to $15.29. The trading volume rose to 1.95 million LINK, which indicates a vibrant sell-side activity. The highest point of the LINK/USD was $17.6,5, and the lowest point was $14.54

Chainlink is also positioned at the 20th position in terms of market capitalization, and a total supply of one billion tokens. It has an infrastructure that serves large financial institutions and DeFi protocols and can support tokenized assets, lending, stablecoins, and payment on-chain.