Canton Network, a privacy-enabled blockchain designed for institutional actors, has formally integrated Chainlink’s suite of data and interoperability services to support regulatory-grade real-world asset (RWA) workflows. The integration currently supports Chainlink Data Streams, SmartData (providing Net Asset Value and Assets Under Management feeds), and Proof of Reserve, with the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) slated for future deployment. This partnership grants applications on Canton access to high-fidelity market data, including "24/5" equity streams that cover the $80 trillion U.S. stock market.

This move addresses a critical bottleneck in institutional DeFi: the need for reliable, tamper-proof data within a privacy-preserving environment compatible with strict regulatory compliance. By combining Canton’s permissioned controls with Chainlink’s industry-standard infrastructure, the network aims to facilitate complex financial operations—such as tokenized fund management and cross-border collateralization—without compromising on the transparency required by stakeholders. Several ecosystem partners, including BitSafe Finance, Thetanuts Fi, and UnhedgedHQ, have already deployed these standards in production, signaling immediate utility beyond a theoretical partnership. This development reinforces the growing trend of "institutional chains" leveraging public ecosystem standards to bridge the gap between traditional finance (TradFi) and onchain liquidity.