15 October——S&P Global Chainlink collaboration marks a pivotal move bridging traditional finance and blockchain as S&P Global Ratings officially brings stablecoin risk scores onchain through Chainlink’s decentralized oracle network. This partnership represents a milestone in institutional-grade data entering decentralized finance (DeFi), empowering smart contracts and financial platforms to access S&P’s real-time Stablecoin risk assessment directly on blockchain.
S&P Global Chainlink collaboration drives onchain stablecoin transparency
The S&P Global Chainlink collaboration allows DeFi protocols and financial institutions to integrate S&P Global stablecoin rating data automatically, reducing reliance on offchain feeds. Ratings are issued on a scale of one to five, evaluating stablecoins based on their ability to maintain parity with fiat currencies.
Each Stablecoin risk assessment considers multiple dimensions—asset quality, liquidity, redemption mechanisms, governance, and regulatory compliance. At launch, S&P Global crypto rating covers ten leading stablecoins, including USDT, USDC, and Sky Protocol’s USDS/DAI.
How S&P stablecoin ratings work on blockchain through Chainlink
Unlike credit ratings, these onchain scores focus on operational stability and structural resilience rather than creditworthiness. By publishing data via Chainlink’s DataLink infrastructure, S&P Global brings stablecoin risk scores onchain securely and transparently. The initial rollout begins on Base, an Ethereum Layer 2 network, with future expansion planned according to market demand. This collaboration also highlights how Chainlink connects traditional finance to blockchain, allowing S&P Global crypto partnership initiatives to integrate directly into DeFi risk scoring models and automated smart contracts.
Institutional adoption and the future of DeFi partnerships
The S&P Global Chainlink collaboration represents a significant Chainlink partnership with traditional finance, reinforcing institutional DeFi partnerships 2025 as a major trend. With the global stablecoin market now surpassing $305 billion in capitalization—up from $130 billion a year prior—transparency and onchain data integrity are more crucial than ever. Since 2021, S&P Global crypto expansion has accelerated, including S&P Global tokenized fund risk evaluation and the introduction of digital asset indices. In August 2025, S&P assigned its first-ever DeFi protocol credit rating, further demonstrating its growing trust in blockchain-based finance.
As Chainlink partnership with S&P Global 2025 continues, the initiative strengthens the bridge between traditional finance and decentralized ecosystems, setting the foundation for safer and more compliant DeFi infrastructures.
