The post Chainlink Enables WisdomTree to Bridge Traditional and DeFi Markets appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. BlockchainFintech A major step toward merging institutional finance with decentralized infrastructure is underway. Key Takeaways: WisdomTree expands its blockchain integration through Chainlink. Verified fund data to be published on Ethereum. Collaboration aims to bridge traditional finance and DeFi.  Global asset manager WisdomTree has selected Chainlink’s DataLink Services to transmit verified fund data directly to the Ethereum blockchain, starting with its Private Credit and Alternative Income Digital Fund (CRDT). The initiative gives one of the world’s largest asset managers—over $130 billion under management—a way to publish fund valuations on-chain, allowing decentralized platforms to access and use verified pricing data for the first time. Real-World Assets Meet On-Chain Data At the core of this collaboration is a push to make traditional financial products interoperable with DeFi systems. The move will see the CRDT fund’s Net Asset Value (NAV) streamed securely through Chainlink’s data infrastructure, providing transparency to token holders and liquidity providers while keeping compliance intact. WisdomTree said the partnership is part of a broader plan to expand blockchain integration across its product lineup. Future tokenized funds in its portfolio are expected to follow the same model once the CRDT pilot goes live. Tokenized Credit, Now Visible On Ethereum The CRDT fund, introduced on September 12, 2025, offers diversified exposure to private credit and alternative income instruments, benchmarked against the Gapstow Private Credit and Alternative Income Index. By moving NAV data to the Ethereum mainnet, the project effectively allows investors and smart contracts to read the fund’s value in real time. This transparency could enable entirely new categories of DeFi applications—such as lending markets that price risk using real-world credit data, or automated portfolios that rebalance according to on-chain fund valuations. The Broader Implications For Chainlink, the integration represents another milestone in bridging traditional finance and blockchain. Its DataLink Services have become… The post Chainlink Enables WisdomTree to Bridge Traditional and DeFi Markets appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. BlockchainFintech A major step toward merging institutional finance with decentralized infrastructure is underway. Key Takeaways: WisdomTree expands its blockchain integration through Chainlink. Verified fund data to be published on Ethereum. Collaboration aims to bridge traditional finance and DeFi.  Global asset manager WisdomTree has selected Chainlink’s DataLink Services to transmit verified fund data directly to the Ethereum blockchain, starting with its Private Credit and Alternative Income Digital Fund (CRDT). The initiative gives one of the world’s largest asset managers—over $130 billion under management—a way to publish fund valuations on-chain, allowing decentralized platforms to access and use verified pricing data for the first time. Real-World Assets Meet On-Chain Data At the core of this collaboration is a push to make traditional financial products interoperable with DeFi systems. The move will see the CRDT fund’s Net Asset Value (NAV) streamed securely through Chainlink’s data infrastructure, providing transparency to token holders and liquidity providers while keeping compliance intact. WisdomTree said the partnership is part of a broader plan to expand blockchain integration across its product lineup. Future tokenized funds in its portfolio are expected to follow the same model once the CRDT pilot goes live. Tokenized Credit, Now Visible On Ethereum The CRDT fund, introduced on September 12, 2025, offers diversified exposure to private credit and alternative income instruments, benchmarked against the Gapstow Private Credit and Alternative Income Index. By moving NAV data to the Ethereum mainnet, the project effectively allows investors and smart contracts to read the fund’s value in real time. This transparency could enable entirely new categories of DeFi applications—such as lending markets that price risk using real-world credit data, or automated portfolios that rebalance according to on-chain fund valuations. The Broader Implications For Chainlink, the integration represents another milestone in bridging traditional finance and blockchain. Its DataLink Services have become…