Chainlink hosts Link:NYC to accelerate institutional onchain finance

Chainlink is bringing the suits to the blockchain conversation. The company has announced Link:NYC, a one-day invitation-only event scheduled for October 29, 2026, in New York City, designed specifically for senior leaders across global banking, asset management, market infrastructure, and regulatory bodies. What’s on the agenda Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov will deliver the keynote, setting the tone for a program organized around three core themes: institutional real-world assets, agentic finance, and stablecoin innovation. The sessions are built around the practical challenges that keep compliance officers and chief investment officers up at night. Security standards for tokenized assets, interoperability across financial systems, and the full lifecycle management of digital securities are all on the docket. Doors open at 9 AM Eastern, business casual is the dress code, and food and beverages are provided throughout the day. For those who can’t secure an invitation, Chainlink has confirmed a livestream option for broader access. Why Chainlink is making this bet Chainlink built its reputation on oracle networks, the infrastructure that feeds real-world data into smart contra...