Coinspeaker Chainlink and Fireblocks Partner to Change the Tone of Stablecoin Issuance and Management
Chainlink Labs and Fireblocks are looking to float a joint platform for stablecoin issuance and management. As announced by Chainlink on Tuesday, this ambition has now led the duo into an ongoing partnership.
Per the announcement, the partnership will seek to create a platform that combines Chainlinkâs decentralized oracle network with Fireblocksâ secure custody and asset management capabilities. Therefore, providing an all-in-one solution for stablecoin issuers.
Chainlink Partners Fireblocks to Offer a Powerful End-to-End Solution
The integrated platform is designed in a way that simplifies and makes it more effectively efficient, the stablecoin lifecycle. That is, from offering secure issuance to custody and even the management of tokenized assets.
Another key feature is the enhanced transparency that comes with the platform. This ensures real-time access and visibility into stablecoin reserves and market data.
Furthermore, the platform has built-in compliance features. These include Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Travel Rule protocols. All these features and many more others make it serve directly to the demand of institutions looking to issue and transact with stablecoins.
Speaking about the new partnership, Angie Walker, Global Head of Banking and Capital Markets at Chainlink Labs, has also shared some positive thoughts on its prospects. She claimed that the coming together of Chainlink and Fireblocks will undoubtedly help to accelerate market growth. That is, for all forms of tokenized money, particularly stablecoins.
Walker also noted that it is fairly certain that this new collaboration would help bring stablecoins to a high standard. That is a level where there are no questions asked about their qualification in terms of being a secure payment method and trading instrument in digital asset markets.
Headstart for Financial Institutions
Interestingly, the partnership is expected to play a vital role in easing the entry of banks and financial institutions into the stablecoin market. By providing a single platform that offers everything from issuance to compliance, Chainlink aims to drive large-scale institutional and retail adoption of stablecoins.
As Stephen Richardson, Managing Director of Financial Markets at Fireblocks, noted, this solution could not have come at a better time. He claims that, in the financial ecosystem that exists today, such platforms not only meet the demands of traditional financial institutions but also empower new players in the digital asset space.
Meanwhile, it might be worth noting that the new partnership has already begun gathering support from prominent names within the industry. For instance, the CEO of digital asset company Wenia, Pablo Arboleda, already backs the partnership. He believes that this is a win-win situation for every party involved.
Overall, there is no doubt that the stablecoin market is still actively growing. Although the signs are encouraging, regulatory challenges remain a major cause for concern for issuers.
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Chainlink and Fireblocks Partner to Change the Tone of Stablecoin Issuance and Management
