Oracle

Oracles are essential infrastructure components that feed real-time, off-chain data (such as price feeds, weather, or sports results) into blockchain smart contracts. Without decentralized oracles like Chainlink and Pyth, DeFi could not function. In 2026, oracles have evolved to support verifiable randomness and cross-chain data synchronization. This tag covers the technical evolution of data availability, tamper-proof price feeds, and the critical role oracles play in ensuring the deterministic execution of complex decentralized applications.

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Created: 2026/02/02 18:52
Updated: 2026/02/02 18:52
WisdomTree has partnered with Chainlink to put the net asset value data of the tokenized private credit fund CRDT on the blockchain.

WisdomTree has partnered with Chainlink to put the net asset value data of the tokenized private credit fund CRDT on the blockchain.

PANews, November 5th - According to PR Newswire, oracle platform Chainlink and asset management company WisdomTree announced a partnership to leverage Chainlink's DataLink service to provide net asset value (NAV) data for the WisdomTree Private Placement Credit and Alternative Income Digital Fund (token: CRDT) on the Ethereum mainnet. This initial collaboration begins with the CRDT fund and is expected to expand to other tokenized funds on WisdomTree in the future.

Author: PANews
SoftBank sets sights on profits from OpenAI deals for corporate Japan in 2026

SoftBank sets sights on profits from OpenAI deals for corporate Japan in 2026

SoftBank Group’s Japan-based mobile division will collaborate with OpenAI to launch AI offerings for local companies in 2026.

Author: Cryptopolitan
A New Aid Blueprint? Meta Earth Tests On-Chain Consensus, Off-Chain Action in the Philippines

A New Aid Blueprint? Meta Earth Tests On-Chain Consensus, Off-Chain Action in the Philippines

The “Meta Earth Global UBI Initiative: From E to Emergency” campaign is a fascinating test case: a hybrid of on-chain mobilization and traditional off-chain logistics that may offer a blueprint for a new, more inclusive era of philanthropy. The Web3 world is built on grand narratives—decentralized futures, autonomous economies, and digitally-native societies. Yet, these ambitious […] The post A New Aid Blueprint? Meta Earth Tests On-Chain Consensus, Off-Chain Action in the Philippines appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

Author: LiveBitcoinNews
5 Reasons Investors Are Doubling Down On IPO Genie After Launch (Best Crypto Investment)

5 Reasons Investors Are Doubling Down On IPO Genie After Launch (Best Crypto Investment)

Everyone knows the feeling. You hear about a huge opportunity. A friend tells you they invested early in a startup or crypto project. Then months later, they are celebrating massive gains. Maybe even life changing. Meanwhile, you are stuck thinking… Why do these chances always reach others first? For most people, early investing in top […] The post 5 Reasons Investors Are Doubling Down On IPO Genie After Launch (Best Crypto Investment) appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

Author: LiveBitcoinNews
New crypto project turns memecoins into economic education tools

New crypto project turns memecoins into economic education tools

VALUE COIN DEVELOPERS launch tokens that burn supply based on real-world economic events. #sponsored

Author: Crypto.news
Why QIE Is the Blockchain the World Has Been Waiting For

Why QIE Is the Blockchain the World Has Been Waiting For

Most people still struggle to understand why blockchain matters — and more importantly, why one blockchain can be better than another.

Author: Cryptodaily
Tumbles 6% as Technical Breakdown Trumps UBS, FTSE Partnership

Tumbles 6% as Technical Breakdown Trumps UBS, FTSE Partnership

The post Tumbles 6% as Technical Breakdown Trumps UBS, FTSE Partnership appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Native token of oracle network Chainlink LINK$14,91 broke through key technical support levels on Tuesday, dropping 6% to below $14.50, CoinDesk data shows. The decline accelerated on massive volume that surged 57.81% above the seven-day average, signaling aggressive distribution rather than thin-market selling, CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model noted. The weak price action went down despite major institutional partnership announcements that would typically fuel rallies. Swiss banking giant UBS completed the world’s first end-to-end tokenized fund transaction using Chainlink’s Digital Transfer Agent standard. Meanwhile, FTSE Russell announced plans on Monday to bring Russell 1000, 2000, and 3000 indices onto blockchain rails tapping Chainlink’s DataLink services. Technical Weakness vs Banking Adoption: What Traders Should Watch With major partnerships failing to prevent the support breakdown, LINK demonstrates how short-term technicals often override fundamental developments. The decisive break below the $15.26 support level occurred during morning trading on exceptionally high volume of 4.69 million tokens, establishing a clear descending channel that accelerated into the close. The final trading hour proved particularly destructive as LINK crashed from $15.22 to $14.70 on massive volume exceeding 3.5 million tokens. The breakdown confirmed the broader bearish structure while potentially creating oversold conditions for any recovery attempt. Key Technical Levels Signal Further Downside for LINK Support Zones: Critical test at $14.50-$14.60 demand zone following breakdown. Volume Analysis: 57.81% surge above seven-day average validates breakdown move. Chart Patterns: Descending channel formation confirms bearish momentum shift Targets & Risk: Further weakness toward $14.00 likely before stabilization occurs. Disclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk’s full AI Policy. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/11/04/chainlink-s-link-tumbles-6-as-technical-breakdown-trumps-ubs-ftse-partnership

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
AMD Stock Falls 5% After Beating Third Quarter Earnings Estimates

AMD Stock Falls 5% After Beating Third Quarter Earnings Estimates

TLDR AMD stock dropped 5% despite beating earnings estimates with $1.20 per share versus $1.16 expected and revenue of $9.25 billion versus $8.74 billion expected The company reported 36% year-over-year revenue growth and net income increased to $1.24 billion from $771 million Fourth-quarter revenue guidance of $9.6 billion topped Wall Street’s $9.15 billion estimate, implying [...] The post AMD Stock Falls 5% After Beating Third Quarter Earnings Estimates appeared first on CoinCentral.

Author: Coincentral
Berachain Recovers $12.8M After Balancer Protocol Exploit

Berachain Recovers $12.8M After Balancer Protocol Exploit

TLDR Berachain Foundation recovered the full $12.8 million lost in the Nov. 3 Balancer V2 exploit through cooperation with a white-hat hacker. The recovery was achieved by halting the network and executing an emergency hard fork to freeze the attacker’s assets. Over 1,000 affected Berachain users will receive their funds back through a redistribution system [...] The post Berachain Recovers $12.8M After Balancer Protocol Exploit appeared first on CoinCentral.

Author: Coincentral
The Butterfly Effect: Balancer Hijacked, Stream Finance Stablecoin xUSD De-pegged

The Butterfly Effect: Balancer Hijacked, Stream Finance Stablecoin xUSD De-pegged

Original author: Omer Goldberg, Chaos Labs Original translation: Deep Tide TechFlow Summarize Hours after the vulnerability attack on the multi-chain platform @Balancer caused widespread uncertainty in the DeFi field, @berachain urgently executed a hard fork, and @SonicLabs froze the attacker's wallet. Subsequently, the price of Stream Finance's xUSD stablecoin deviated significantly from its target range, exhibiting a clear de-pegging phenomenon. Long-standing problems resurface The long-standing controversy surrounding leverage, oracle construction, and the transparency of proof-of-reserves (PoR) has once again come into focus. This is a typical example of a "reflexive stress event" that we outlined in our article "The Black Box/Vault of DeFi" last Friday. What happened? /Background The Balancer v2 vulnerability has been exposed on multiple chains, and for a considerable period of time, it remains unclear which liquidity pools are affected and which networks or integration protocols are directly exposed to the risk. Capital panic in the information vacuum In the information vacuum, capital reacts as always: depositors scramble to withdraw liquidity from anywhere they believe they may be directly or indirectly affected, including Stream Finance. Controversy over lack of transparency Stream Finance does not currently maintain a full transparency dashboard or proof of reserve; however, it provides a link to the Debank Bundle to display its on-chain positions. However, these simple disclosures failed to clearly address the risk exposure issue after the vulnerability was exposed: the price of xUSD (Stream's overlay yield USD product) fell from the target price of $1.26 to $1.15, and has now rebounded to $1.20, while users reported that withdrawals were suspended. Risks and Controversies of Stream Finance Stream is an on-chain capital allocation platform that uses user funds to run high-return, high-risk investment strategies. Its portfolio construction employs significant leverage, making the system more resilient under stress. However, the protocol has recently come under public scrutiny due to controversy surrounding its recursive loop/minting mechanism. While the current situation does not directly indicate a liquidity crisis, it reveals the market's high sensitivity. When negative news emerges and confidence is questioned, the shift from "maybe it's okay" to "redeem immediately" is often very rapid. xUSD is used as collateral and is distributed across Curated Markets on multiple chains, including Euler, Morpho, and Silo, which cover ecosystems such as Plasma, Arbitrum, and Plume. The protocol itself has significant risk exposure in these markets, the largest of which was an $84 million USDT loan secured by xUSD on Plasma. Collateral Mechanism and Risk Buffer When the market price of xUSD falls below its book value, the related positions are not immediately liquidated. This is because many markets do not link the value of the collateral to the spot AMM (Automated Market Maker) price, but instead rely on hard-coded or "underlying value" price feeds that track the reported asset backing rather than the current secondary market price. During calm periods, this design can mitigate tail risk liquidation caused by short-term volatility, especially in stable products. This is one of the reasons why DeFi protocols outperformed centralized platforms during the liquidation wave on October 10th. However, this design could also quickly turn price discovery into trust discovery: choosing a base (or hard-coded) oracle requires thorough due diligence, including the authenticity, stability, and risk characteristics of the asset backing. In short, this mechanism only applies if there is a comprehensive proof of reserve and redemption can be completed within a reasonable timeframe. Otherwise, the risk lies in the possibility that lenders or depositors may ultimately bear the consequences of bad debts. Stress testing on Arbitrum Taking Arbitrum as an example, the current market price on the MEV Capital Curated xUSD Morpho Market is below the LLTV (Minimum Lending-to-Value Ratio). If the xUSD peg price fails to recover, the market could deteriorate further with utilization reaching 100% and lending rates soaring to 88%. We are not against basic oracles; on the contrary, they play a crucial role in preventing unfair liquidations caused by short-term volatility. Similarly, we are not against tokenized or even centralized yield-generating assets. However, we advocate for basic transparency and modern, systematic, and professional risk management when deploying money markets around these assets. Curated markets can be engines of responsible growth, but they should not become a race to the top where safety and rationality are sacrificed in pursuit of high returns. If the structure is complex and prone to a "domino effect," then its collapse should not be surprising when the first gust of wind blows. As the industry becomes more specialized and some revenue-generating products become more structured (though potentially more obscure for end users), stakeholders must raise their standards. While we hope to eventually resolve the issue properly for affected users, this incident should serve as a wake-up call for the entire industry.

Author: PANews