S&P Global Ratings collaborates with Chainlink to publish SSAs

TheCryptoTimesPublished on 2025-10-14Last updated on 2025-10-14

S&P Global Ratings is collaborating with Chainlink to publish its Stablecoin Stability Assessments (SSAs) directly onto the blockchain for the first time. The move is powered by Chainlink’s DataLink service. It is designed to enhance transparency and enable automated risk management across the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, facilitating greater institutional adoption of digital assets.

The integration delivers S&P Global Ratings’ independent risk analysis directly to smart contracts, DeFi protocols, and lending platforms in real-time. The SSAs are comprehensive evaluations that rate a stablecoin’s ability to maintain a stable value relative to fiat currencies on a scale from 1 (strong) to 5 (weak). This assessment considers factors such as asset quality, liquidity management, and governance frameworks.

“The launch of SSAs on-chain through Chainlink underscores our commitment to meeting our clients where they are. By making our SSAs available on-chain through Chainlink’s proven oracle infrastructure, we’re enabling market participants to access our assessments seamlessly using their existing DeFi infrastructure, enhancing transparency and informed decision-making across the DeFi landscape,” said Chuck Mounts, Chief DeFi Officer at S&P Global.

The on-chain assessments will provide a framework for institutions seeking to securely and compliantly move capital onto the blockchain at scale.

Sergey Nazarov, Co-Founder of Chainlink, talked about the impact of bringing a traditional finance provider on-chain: “I’m very excited that S&P Global Ratings is leveraging Chainlink to bring its Stablecoin Stability Assessments on-chain for the first time, empowering the world’s largest institutions to adopt stablecoins at scale. This unlocks a critical framework for institutions adopting stablecoins at scale, enabling a more secure and compliant foundation for digital markets.”

The on-chain SSAs will initially launch on Base, the Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain incubated by Coinbase, with plans to expand to other networks based on market demand. This collaboration works in bridging traditional capital markets with the rapidly growing digital asset economy.

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