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Coinbase brings exchange data onchain via Chainlink for the first time. Here’s what the move means for LINK price and DeFi markets Coinbase has integrated Chainlink to bring its premium exchange data onchain for the first time.  The move uses DataLink, an institutional-grade publishing service built on the Chainlink data standard.  Coinbase operates one of the most institutionally integrated crypto exchanges in the United States. This integration unlocks a new data distribution channel for DeFi developers and protocol builders.  It also puts Coinbase alongside major names like S&P Global Ratings and Deutsche Börse in adopting the Chainlink standard. Coinbase Exchange Data Now Accessible Onchain via Chainlink The integration gives DeFi protocols direct access to a wide range of Coinbase’s premium datasets. These include order book data, spot prices, perpetual futures data, and E-mini futures data.  Developers can also tap into datasets covering crypto, metals, energy, and equity futures through Coinbase Derivatives Exchange. NEW: @coinbase integrates Chainlink to bring its premium exchange data powering billions in trading volume to blockchains for the first time. This unlocks a new distribution channel for data from the largest U.S. crypto exchange, bringing better pricing & risk management to DeFi pic.twitter.com/rYNGJKuXk9 — Chainlink (@chainlink) March 25, 2026 Liz Martin, Vice President at Coinbase Markets, noted that the Chainlink data standard is battle-tested institutional-grade infrastructure. She said it was the clear choice for bringing Coinbase’s market data into onchain markets.  Martin added that the benchmarks will help DeFi and TradFi developers build stronger onchain applications. Johann Eid, Chief Business Officer at Chainlink Labs, said the move sends a clear signal about the future of finance.  He described it as building programmable market infrastructure that accelerates the convergence of institutional finance and DeFi.  Both executives pointed to the significance of this milestone in onchain market development. What…

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