In a landmark move towards bridging traditional finance with decentralized finance (DeFi), global index provider FTSE Russell has partnered with Chainlink to publish its benchmark equity and digital asset indexes on the blockchain. This collaboration aims to deliver institutional-grade market data in a transparent and efficient manner.
FTSE Russell will make data for indexes such as the Russell 1000, Russell 2000, Russell 3000, and the FTSE 100 Index, along with several other digital asset benchmarks, available across multiple blockchains via DataLink, an institutional-grade publishing service powered by the oracle network. The Russell indexes are widely used as benchmarks for US small- and mid-cap stocks, tracked by over $18 trillion in assets globally.
Fiona Bassett, CEO of FTSE Russell, emphasized that this move is part of the company’s strategy to enable "innovation around tokenized assets" and exchange-traded funds. In January, FTSE Russell introduced a series of digital asset indexes through a partnership with SonarX, aiming to provide institutional investors with standardized benchmarks for the cryptocurrency market.
FTSE Russell is among several major financial institutions exploring blockchain technology for applications such as tokenization, settlement, and stablecoin integration. Furthermore, institutions like JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and BNY have started offering tokenized money market funds for clients, featuring around-the-clock settlement and on-chain ownership tracking.
In April, Citigroup noted that the growing institutional interest in blockchain technology is partly due to a clearer regulatory environment, particularly regarding stablecoins. The bank stated that "the main catalyst for their greater acceptance may be regulatory clarity in the US, which could enable greater integration of stablecoins specifically, and blockchain more widely, into the existing financial system."
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