Chainlink Partners with U.S. Commerce Department to Bring Macroeconomic Data Onchain

The U.S. Department of Commerce partnered with Chainlink to bring official government macroeconomic data onchain. The data comes directly from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), and includes Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, and Real Final Sales to Private Domestic Purchasers.

The new feeds, provided through Chainlink Data Feeds, make it possible for blockchain applications to securely access U.S. economic indicators. Updates will occur on a monthly or quarterly basis, depending on the dataset. The information is already available across ten blockchains, including Ethereum, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base, Optimism, Linea, ZKsync, Mantle, Sonic, and Botanix.

Why Macroeconomic Data Onchain Matters

Until now, most blockchain applications relied on crypto-native price feeds, such as token prices, liquidity data, or stablecoin reserves. By adding official U.S. government data, Chainlink expands what developers can build onchain.

Reliable economic data enables:

• Automated trading strategies tied to GDP or inflation.
• Tokenized assets with conditions linked to real-world macro indicators.
• Prediction markets powered by official government numbers.
• DeFi risk management tools that factor in changes in inflation or economic growth.
• Transparency dashboards that use tamper-proof public data.

With these additions, blockchain networks can integrate U.S. macroeconomic conditions directly into financial contracts, creating applications that align more closely with traditional markets.

Technical Details: How the Data Feeds Work

Chainlink Data Feeds operate as decentralized oracles. Oracles are systems that bring external data into blockchains in a secure way. In this case, BEA data is verified and made available onchain through Chainlink’s infrastructure.

• Real GDP: Measures economic output adjusted for inflation.
• PCE Price Index: Tracks consumer spending and serves as a key inflation measure used by the Federal Reserve.
• Real Final Sales to Private Domestic Purchasers: Reflects private sector demand in the economy.

These datasets will be updated in line with BEA’s release schedule. The feeds are secured with Chainlink’s oracle network, which has already been used to deliver price feeds securing tens of billions of dollars in decentralized finance (DeFi).

Chainlink’s Work with U.S. Regulators

The collaboration follows a year of closer engagement between Chainlink and U.S. policymakers. Earlier in 2025, Chainlink held discussions with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on broker-dealer and transfer agency compliance in public blockchains. The SEC later issued interpretive guidance based on these discussions.

Chainlink also presented to the SEC’s Crypto Task Force on compliance frameworks, highlighting how its Access Control Engine (ACE) can embed compliance rules directly into onchain infrastructure.

Beyond the SEC, Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov met with Senator Tim Scott, Chair of the Senate Banking Committee, to discuss the crypto market structure bill. The White House also cited Chainlink in a July report from the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, describing oracle infrastructure as critical for stablecoins, tokenized funds, and interoperable digital assets.

Government Interest in Blockchain Deployment

The partnership is also linked to broader policy efforts in Washington. Earlier this year, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025, directing the Commerce Department to lead national blockchain adoption. The bill requires the Secretary of Commerce to coordinate blockchain policy across federal agencies and encourage U.S. leadership in digital asset infrastructure.

Chainlink’s collaboration with the Commerce Department fits within this mandate, offering a practical use case for federal blockchain adoption. By putting official BEA data onchain, the government provides developers, institutions, and DeFi protocols with a verified source of economic data.

Chainlink’s Expanding Ecosystem

Chainlink remains the most widely used oracle provider in the blockchain industry. Over 2,400 integrations rely on its feeds, including protocols such as Aave, Compound, Lido, and GMX. Chainlink also works with institutions like Swift, Euroclear, and Fidelity International on tokenization and data delivery.

Chainlink Data Feeds are backed by the Onchain Data Protocol (ODP), which standardizes how data moves into blockchain networks. The system has ISO 27001 certification and SOC 2 Type 1 attestation, benchmarks that are relevant for institutional adoption.

By collaborating with the U.S. government, Chainlink is extending its role from crypto-native markets to traditional finance and public sector infrastructure.

Conclusion

The Commerce Department’s decision to make BEA data available onchain through Chainlink marks a significant technical development for the blockchain ecosystem. For the first time, key U.S. economic indicators like GDP and the PCE Price Index can be consumed directly by smart contracts.

This integration expands the scope of decentralized finance, supports tokenization efforts, and provides developers with trusted, government-verified data. Chainlink’s position as the leading oracle provider makes it the natural bridge for this effort, connecting public institutions with blockchain applications across multiple ecosystems.

Resources:

1. US Commerce and Chainlink partnership announcement: https://blog.chain.link/united-states-department-of-commerce-macroeconomic-data/

2. Chainlink achieves ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Compliance: https://blog.chain.link/chainlink-achieves-iso-soc-2-certifications/

3. The White House Crypto Policy Report: https://www.whitehouse.gov/crypto/