Chainlink Teams with ICE to Deliver Onchain FX and Precious Metals Data

Chainlink has partnered with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, to provide real-time foreign exchange and precious metals data to on-chain applications via Chainlink Data Streams. This collaboration, announced on August 11, 2025, integrates ICE’s Consolidated Feed—aggregating data from more than 300 global exchanges—into the blockchain ecosystem, enabling over 2,000 applications to access reliable, tamper-resistant, and low-latency financial data [1]. The move aims to support the development of institutional-grade blockchain applications, particularly those used by banks, asset managers, and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms [2].

By integrating ICE’s data into Chainlink’s infrastructure, the partnership enhances the transparency and reliability of financial instruments operating in tokenized environments. This is especially important for smart contracts that require accurate market data for automated settlements and high-value transactions [3]. The data is delivered in a secure and structured format, addressing the growing demand for credible on-chain financial systems as more traditional assets are tokenized [4].

Maurisa Baumann, vice president of global data delivery platforms at ICE, stated that the collaboration represents “an important step in growing the global blockchain economy,” ensuring that on-chain markets maintain the same level of reliability and transparency as traditional capital markets [5]. Fernando Vazquez, president of capital markets at Chainlink Labs, added that the partnership moves the industry closer to a “unified, globally accessible onchain financial system,” which could facilitate the tokenization of trillions in real-world assets [6].

The integration also highlights a broader trend of convergence between traditional finance and blockchain infrastructure. As demand for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) increases, institutions are seeking blockchain solutions that match the integrity and efficiency of legacy systems. Chainlink’s Data Streams already serve a wide array of decentralized applications and major financial institutions, and the inclusion of ICE’s data further strengthens the credibility of the on-chain financial ecosystem [7].

By bringing ICE’s institutional-grade data onto the blockchain, Chainlink is reinforcing its position as a key enabler of DeFi innovation. The collaboration supports the development of more sophisticated and trustworthy decentralized applications, potentially accelerating the adoption of blockchain-based financial instruments across the industry [1]. The move also underscores the importance of data quality in the evolution of blockchain-based markets, ensuring that smart contracts can operate with the same level of confidence as traditional financial systems.

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

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

[4] Chainlink, ICE Collaboration Brings High-Quality Forex https://chainlinktoday.com/chainlink-ice-collaboration-brings-high-quality-forex-and-precious-metals-data-onchain/

[5] ICE Pipes FX Into Chainlink Data Streams https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/ice-pipes-fx-into-chainlink-data-streams/chrHbzfRdea

[6] Chainlink Partners with ICE for Secure Onchain FX, Metals https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/8817a-chainlink-ice-30t-onchain-fx-metals-data

[7] Chainlink and NYSE owner team up to deliver FX https://cryptobriefing.com/chainlink-data-streams-defi/