Commemorating its 8th anniversary, Chainlink aims for its next ambitious step to integrate the global landscape onto the blockchain.
In the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies, two projects are making significant strides, capturing the attention of investors and industry enthusiasts alike. Let's delve into the latest developments surrounding Chainlink and the emerging meme coin, PepeNode.
Chainlink: The Industry-Standard Oracle Platform
First, Chainlink, a trailblazer in the oracle space, has been making waves since its Whitepaper was first released to the public on September 4, 2017. Over the years, Chainlink has evolved from an idea into the industry-standard oracle platform, securing tens of trillions in transaction value and having nearly $100 billion secured for most DeFi markets.
Recently, Chainlink announced a partnership with Mastercard to improve on-chain crypto trading. This collaboration allows Mastercard's 3 billion cardholders to buy cryptocurrencies directly on-chain, a significant step towards mainstream adoption. The partnership also utilizes Mastercard's global payments network, combined with Chainlink's interoperability protocol.
Chainlink's ambitions don't stop there. The project aims to build on its broad adoption to revolutionize RWA tokenization in the coming years, with an eye on transforming the entire financial industry.
Bitwise and the Proposed Chainlink ETF
The excitement surrounding Chainlink doesn't end there. Bitwise Asset Management has submitted an S-1 filing to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot Chainlink ETF. If approved, this ETF will track the price of LINK, offering investors a new avenue to invest in this promising project.
PepeNode: The Meme Coin with a Twist
Meanwhile, PepeNode, the first and only mine-to-earn meme coin, is making a splash in the crypto world. Blending virtual mining with meme coin rewards, PepeNode is shaping up to be the next major digital asset, moving from concept to the spotlight.
The PepeNode presale has already raised over $579,000, putting it on track to join the top crypto presales of 2025. Purchases for PepeNode can be completed using credit or debit cards, as well as cryptocurrency. For those interested in joining the presale, a guide is available.
As of now, the current price of LINK is $22.48 with a 24h volatility of 5.5%, while the current price of PepeNode is $0.0010407. The market cap of Chainlink stands at $15.25 B, with a 24h volume of $804.68 M.
In August 2025, coinIX GmbH & Co. KGaA, a German institution, received approval to invest a nominal capital in LINK tokens and to tax them. This move indicates growing institutional interest in Chainlink.
Caliber, a Nasdaq-listed real estate asset manager, has also approved a digital asset treasury (DAT) strategy, a comprehensive DAT Policy, and a dedicated Crypto Advisory Board, signalling a broader acceptance of digital assets in traditional financial institutions.
Chainlink's next big project is to "bring the whole world on-chain", a bold ambition that reflects the project's relentless pursuit of innovation and its commitment to shaping the future of the digital economy.
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