Chainlink Recent Collaborations and Updates

Chainlink recorded multiple institutional integrations and DeFi migrations this month. These updates expanded its use in collateral management, tokenized assets, regulatory compliance, and secure cross-chain transfers.

Recent Updates

What Major Partnership Did Chainlink Announce With DTCC in May 2026?

On May 12, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) said it will integrate Chainlink’s Runtime Environment (CRE) and data standards into its Collateral AppChain platform. DTCC handles post-trade settlement for trillions in securities each year. The platform will use CRE for near real-time asset pricing, valuations, eligibility checks, margining, and settlement across traditional markets and blockchains. Production launch is set for the fourth quarter of 2026.

How Did Chainlink Support Fidelity International’s Tokenized Fund?

Fidelity International launched its Fidelity USD Digital Liquidity Fund (FILQ) in mid-May. Chainlink supplies on-chain net asset value (NAV) data and distribution details for the fund, which holds regulated government securities and operates in 24/7 markets. The fund carries an Aaa-mf rating from Moody’s.

What Regulatory Project Did Chainlink Finish With Bermuda Authorities?

On May 6, Chainlink worked with Apex Group, Bluprynt, and Hacken to complete an Embedded Supervision Solution for the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA). The pilot embeds compliance rules directly into digital asset systems for real-time monitoring of tokenized assets, custody, and oracle services. It builds on earlier stablecoin work with BMA.

Why Are DeFi Protocols Switching to Chainlink CCIP?

Kelp DAO migrated its rsETH restaking token to Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) and Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard in early May. The move followed a $292 million exploit in April linked to its previous LayerZero setup.

Solv Protocol, Re, and Tydro also began migrations. Together with Kelp DAO, these shifts moved more than $3 billion in total value locked (TVL) to CCIP.

On May 14, Kraken announced it is replacing LayerZero with CCIP for its wrapped assets, starting with Kraken Wrapped Bitcoin (kBTC). Transfers will cover Ethereum, Ink, Unichain, Optimism, and other networks. Kraken highlighted CCIP’s independent node operators, rate limits, ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 certifications.

What Other Partnerships and Integrations Happened?

• Sumsub Partnership (May 5): Sumsub integrated with Chainlink’s Automated Compliance Engine (ACE) to provide privacy-preserving KYC credentials across Ethereum, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Polygon, and Base. Users complete verification once and reuse credentials on-chain.
• Huma Finance: Huma Finance selected CCIP as its exclusive cross-chain solution for its PayFi yield products, including PST, to expand across blockchains while maintaining institutional-grade security.
• Adoption Updates: Chainlink reported batches of new integrations across services and chains, including continued work with State Street and others.

How Do These Updates Connect Traditional Finance and Blockchains?

Chainlink’s Data Feeds deliver verified external data to smart contracts. CCIP handles secure token and message transfers between networks. The Runtime Environment (CRE) supports complex institutional workflows. These tools appear in collateral systems, tokenized funds, compliance pilots, and DeFi migrations.

Conclusion

From May 1 to 17, 2026, Chainlink advanced its position through DTCC’s Collateral AppChain integration, Fidelity’s tokenized fund data, Bermuda’s supervision pilot, Kraken’s CCIP adoption, Kelp DAO and other DeFi migrations totaling billions in TVL, and partnerships with Sumsub and Huma Finance. These steps apply Chainlink’s oracle services, CCIP, and runtime tools to connect traditional finance operations with blockchain networks.

Resources

1. DTCC DTCC Collaborates With Chainlink To Advance 24/7 Collateral Management.

2. PR Newswire Chainlink, Apex Group, Bluprynt and Hacken Partner With the Bermuda Monetary Authority, Completing Key Embedded Supervision Solution.

3. CoinDesk Kraken to Replace LayerZero With Chainlink for kBTC and Future Wrapped Assets.

4. Crypto.news Chainlink CCIP Draws $4B From LayerZero Exodus.

5. Chainlink on X: Posts (May, 2026)