Chainlink and ICE Deliver Real-Time FX and Precious Metals Data Onchain

Chainlink has partnered with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, to deliver real-time foreign exchange and precious metals data to blockchain networks. This collaboration involves integrating ICE’s Consolidated Feed—aggregating data from over 300 global exchanges—into Chainlink Data Streams, a service that supports more than 2,000 decentralized applications and institutional platforms. The initiative aims to enhance the accuracy, reliability, and transparency of financial data in tokenized environments, including decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms and asset management systems [1].

By embedding ICE’s institutional-grade data into blockchain infrastructure, the partnership addresses a key challenge in the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs): ensuring access to trusted and timely pricing data. ICE’s market data, which is already widely used by banks, asset managers, and independent software vendors, is now being adapted for decentralized platforms. This move is expected to support high-value onchain transactions and automated settlements, offering blockchain networks the same level of data integrity found in traditional financial markets [2].

Maurisa Baumann, vice president of global data delivery platforms at ICE, highlighted that the integration provides a secure and reliable method of delivering pricing data to blockchain-based markets. She emphasized the importance of aligning blockchain services with institutional data standards. Fernando Vazquez of Chainlink Labs added that the collaboration could encourage greater institutional participation in onchain markets by embedding reliable, high-quality data into blockchain infrastructure [3].

The partnership comes amid growing interest in tokenized assets. According to Standard Chartered, the tokenized RWA market could expand to $30.1 trillion by 2034, though it currently stands at $25.75 billion. The number of RWA holders has also seen a 13.97% increase over the past 30 days, suggesting rising adoption [4].

ICE’s expansion into blockchain markets reflects a broader trend of traditional financial institutions entering the space to meet the growing demand for RWAs. The availability of trusted pricing information is crucial for aligning traditional finance with decentralized ecosystems and fostering confidence among institutional participants. As blockchain infrastructure continues to evolve, partnerships like this may play a key role in bridging the gap between centralized and decentralized financial systems [5].

By leveraging ICE’s regulated and high-quality data sources, Chainlink strengthens the infrastructure supporting DeFi and tokenized assets. The collaboration underscores the increasing maturity of blockchain technology and its potential to support the tokenization of trillions of dollars in real-world assets [6].

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[1] Chainlink and ICE Collaborate To Bring High-Quality Forex and Precious Metals Data onchain (https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/chainlink-and-ice-collaborate-to-bring-high-quality-forex-and-precious-metals-data-onchain-302526234.html)

[2] NYSE-parent ICE taps Chainlink to bring forex, precious metals data onchain (https://cointelegraph.com/news/chainlink-ice-forex-precious-metals-data-onchain)

[3] Chainlink Teams Up With NYSE-Parent ICE to Bring Forex, Precious Metals Data onchain (https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/08/11/chainlink-teams-up-with-nyse-parent-ice-to-bring-forex-precious-metals-data-on-chain)

[5] Chainlink Taps ICE's Market Data to Anchor Forex and Metals in Onchain Finance (https://crypto.news/chainlink-taps-ices-market-data-to-anchor-forex-and-metals-in-onchain-finance/)

[6] Chainlink Teams with ICE to Deliver Onchain FX and Precious Metals Data (https://www.ainvest.com/news/chainlink-teams-ice-deliver-onchain-fx-precious-metals-data-2508/)