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Chainlink and Anchorage Partner on CustodySync for DeFi Integration

Chainlink has launched CustodySync in collaboration with Anchorage to bridge custody solutions with DeFi lending protocols.

Chainlink has launched CustodySync in collaboration with Anchorage to bridge custody solutions with DeFi lending protocols. Chainlink (LINK) is trading at ₹1,111 ($11.69), up 0.2% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by NewsBTC, with live market data added, as of Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:15:01 UTC.

Why it matters

This integration aims to streamline the process of using custodial assets as collateral for DeFi loans, potentially increasing institutional participation in decentralized finance by ensuring secure asset management.

Key takeaways
  • Chainlink and Anchorage introduce CustodySync for DeFi collateral management.
  • The solution covers collateral deposit, borrowing, repayment, and liquidation processes.
  • CustodySync aims to bridge traditional custody with decentralized financial applications.
  • LINK price remains relatively stable at $11.67, with a 0.06% 24-hour change.

Chainlink has announced the launch of CustodySync, a new solution developed in collaboration with digital asset custodian Anchorage. This integration aims to connect traditional custody services with decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocols.

CustodySync is designed to manage the lifecycle of collateralized loans, including the deposit of collateral, borrowing, repayment, and liquidation processes. By integrating these functions, the solution seeks to provide a secure and efficient way for users to leverage their custodial assets in DeFi applications.

The development is significant as it addresses a key challenge in the DeFi space: the secure management of assets held in custody. By streamlining these processes, Chainlink and Anchorage aim to make DeFi more accessible to institutional investors who require robust security measures for their digital assets.

The broader market remains relatively flat, with the total crypto market cap at $2.68 trillion. Bitcoin is up 0.15% over the past 24 hours, while Chainlink's LINK token is trading at $11.67, showing a slight increase of 0.06% over the same period. The Fear & Greed index stands at 34, indicating a 'Fear' sentiment in the market.

The launch of CustodySync could potentially encourage more institutional participation in DeFi by providing a secure bridge between traditional custody solutions and decentralized financial applications. Investors will be watching to see how this integration impacts the adoption of DeFi protocols and the broader digital asset market.

Market reaction since this brief Live

Since this brief published about 12 hours ago, Chainlink (LINK) has moved from ₹1,109.23$11.67 to ₹1,111.14$11.69 — +0.17%.

$11.67$11.67$11.68$11.69$11.69 published · $11.67 now · $11.69 (+0.17%) Nov 1 00:00 UTC Nov 1 12:15 UTC
BeforeSince publishPublished · ₹1,109.23$11.67

The chart plots LINK's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.

What this means in rupee

At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 LINK ≈ ₹1,209.97 (about $11.69), up 1.6% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 8.9% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.

Live market data

Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.

#15
₹1,111.14$11.69 ▲ 1.56%
+0.17% since this brief published
7d +3.92%MCap ₹851.99BFull LINK data →
The market when this published · November 1, 2026
Total market cap₹254.38T
Bitcoin 24h+0.15%
Ethereum 24h+0.61%
BTC dominance58.3%
Fear & Greed34 · Fear
On-chain & primary-source check

Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · November 1, 2026.

SectorDeFi lending$50.09Bacross 59 protocolsDeFiLlama ↗
Bitcoin DeFi TVL$6.17BDeFiLlama ↗

Token Times reads these figures directly from on-chain aggregators (DeFiLlama, mempool.space) at build time — independent of what any outlet reported. Sector totals aggregate every protocol DeFiLlama tracks in that category. Values are live and will change.

Chainlink and Anchorage Partner on CustodySync for DeFi Inte — questions & answers

What is Chainlink's CustodySync?

CustodySync is a solution that connects custodial services with DeFi lending protocols, managing collateral deposit, borrowing, repayment, and liquidation.

Who is Chainlink partnering with for this project?

Chainlink is partnering with Anchorage, a digital asset custodian, to develop and implement CustodySync.

How does CustodySync benefit DeFi?

CustodySync aims to make DeFi more accessible to institutional investors by providing a secure way to use custodial assets as collateral in decentralized finance applications.

How much is 1 Chainlink worth in rupee today?

About ₹1,209.97 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $11.69. The rupee price moves with both LINK's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Chainlink in rupee page for any amount.

Has Chainlink's price moved since this brief was published?

LINK is up 0.17% since this brief first published — trading at ₹1,111 ($11.69) now versus ₹1,109 ($11.67) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.

Which outlets reported this story?

This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from NewsBTC. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.

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Market data verified against CoinGecko & Binance · November 1, 2026 ⛓ Timestamped at Bitcoin block #974,051 sha256:08965b344b83bae2
Based on reporting by NewsBTC — this is an original Token Times summary with live market data, not the original article.NewsBTC · Nov 1 00:00 ↗

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