Landmark Achievement: FTSE Russell Connects Conventional and Blockchain Markets
FTSE Russell, a prominent global index provider, has made a significant move by integrating its flagship indices with blockchain technology through a collaboration with
Utilizing Chainlink's DataLink—a secure, institutional-grade data delivery service—the project will distribute FTSE Russell’s index information to more than 50 public and private blockchain networks. This infrastructure, which already serves organizations such as Deutsche Börse and
This collaboration is part of FTSE Russell’s broader push to innovate within alternative asset classes. Earlier this year, the company introduced the FTSE StepStone Global Private Market Indices in partnership with StepStone Group, providing daily performance data for private markets—a shift from the standard quarterly updates—as reported by
The blockchain project highlights a wider movement among institutions toward decentralized technologies. Leading financial firms such as JPMorgan, BNY Mellon, and Citigroup have also embraced tokenization, providing services like tokenized money market funds and onchain private equity solutions, according to
FTSE Russell’s indices, which serve as the foundation for over $18 trillion in assets worldwide, are now among the growing number of financial data sets being tokenized. This step supports the company’s mission to connect traditional and decentralized markets. Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov described the development as a "historic event" for both sectors, as reported by
Additionally, FTSE Russell’s influence in alternative assets was further demonstrated when Abacus Global Management was added to the Russell 2000 and 3000 indices, according to
As blockchain technology continues to gain traction, FTSE Russell’s strategic alliances are positioning the company at the cutting edge of financial transformation. By leveraging Chainlink’s infrastructure and advancing private market indexing, FTSE Russell is not only expanding its product suite but also reshaping how global markets access and use financial data.
