New Change FX Taps Chainlink to Publish FCA Regulated FX Data Onchain

New Change FX has entered an official partnership with Chainlink to make its regulated foreign exchange benchmark data available onchain. The agreement allows New Change FX to publish FX spot and FX forward benchmarks directly to blockchain networks using Chainlink DataLink, answering a long-standing need for regulated, independent FX pricing in onchain financial systems.

What is the Partnership Between New Change FX and Chainlink?

The partnership allows New Change FX, also known as NCFX, to deliver its FCA-regulated FX benchmark data onchain through Chainlink’s oracle infrastructure. This means developers and institutions can now access trusted FX pricing data across more than 70 public and private blockchain networks, covering over 2,500 applications.

NCFX is an independent benchmark administrator regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority. Its FX benchmarks are already used in traditional finance for valuation, pricing, analytics, and risk management. By integrating with Chainlink DataLink, the same data standards used in conventional markets are now extended to blockchain-based systems.

Chainlink provides the infrastructure that allows this data to be delivered securely and consistently. The goal is to deliver regulated FX benchmarks in a format that onchain systems can use without lowering data quality or oversight.

Why Does Regulated FX Data Matter Onchain?

Onchain finance increasingly mirrors traditional financial activity. Lending, derivatives, and settlement systems rely on accurate reference prices. FX data is especially sensitive because even small pricing errors can lead to large losses.

In traditional markets, FX benchmarks are governed by strict rules. They must be transparent, independently sourced, and subject to regulatory oversight. Many onchain applications today rely on synthetic pricing models or fragmented data sources that do not meet these standards.

Bringing regulated FX benchmarks onchain addresses several long-standing issues:

• Pricing transparency improves because benchmarks follow established methodologies
• Regulatory alignment becomes easier for institutions entering onchain markets
• Risk management tools can use consistent FX reference rates
• Settlement systems gain clearer audit trails

For banks, asset managers, and payment firms exploring blockchain infrastructure, this type of data is often a baseline requirement.

How Does Chainlink DataLink Support NCFX?

Chainlink DataLink is designed for data owners that want to publish information onchain without building new infrastructure. It uses Chainlink’s oracle network, which has already supported over $27 trillion in transaction value.

Through DataLink, NCFX can distribute its FX benchmarks across multiple blockchains while maintaining control over data quality and compliance. The system is already used by established data providers such as Deutsche Börse and S&P Global Ratings.

From a technical perspective, DataLink handles data delivery, verification, and uptime. NCFX focuses on producing regulated benchmarks, while Chainlink ensures that data reaches onchain users reliably.

Florent Sollier, Director of Product Management at Chainlink Labs, said the integration makes institutional-grade FX data accessible across public and private blockchains in a secure and compliant way.

When Will 24/7 FX Pricing Go Live?

NCFX plans to launch a 24/7 FX feed in Q1 2026. This feed will provide continuous mid-rates for major and emerging market currencies.

Unlike traditional FX benchmarks, which often follow fixed market windows, the new feed will be derived from real-time crypto-market liquidity. This reflects how onchain markets operate, where trading does not stop on weekends or holidays.

The feed is designed to support applications that need constant pricing, such as:

• Onchain FX settlement systems
• Crypto-native payment platforms
• Tokenized asset markets with FX exposure
• Risk management tools operating across time zones

How Does This Help Institutional Adoption?

Institutions entering onchain markets often face a data gap. They are familiar with regulated benchmarks but hesitant to rely on unverified pricing feeds.

Through this partnership, institutions accessing NCFX data onchain receive the same level of transparency and oversight they expect in traditional markets. The difference is delivery, not standards.

This matters for compliance teams, auditors, and regulators reviewing onchain activity. When pricing inputs meet recognized benchmarks, internal approval processes become simpler.

Kinga Broel-Plater, Chief Commercial Officer at New Change FX, described the partnership as a way to bring established FX pricing integrity into blockchain systems at scale.

With regulated FX data available onchain, developers can build systems that more closely resemble traditional financial infrastructure.

Examples include:

• Onchain FX swaps settled using benchmark mid-rates
• Tokenized bonds or funds with multi-currency exposure
• Payment systems that convert currencies using reference pricing
• Risk engines that calculate FX exposure in real time

How Does This Fit Into Chainlink’s Broader Activity?

The NCFX partnership comes as Chainlink continues to expand its infrastructure across major blockchain networks.

Recent updates include:

• A live Solana-Base bridge using Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol, allowing direct asset movement between the two networks
• Chainlink CCIP, Data Streams, and Price Feeds going live on the Monad mainnet from day one

Conclusion

The partnership between New Change FX and Chainlink brings FCA-regulated FX benchmarks onchain using established oracle infrastructure. By integrating through Chainlink DataLink, NCFX can distribute its FX spot and forward benchmarks across more than 70 blockchain networks while maintaining traditional market standards.

With a 24/7 FX feed planned for Q1 2026, the collaboration supports continuous pricing aligned with onchain market activity. The result is regulated, transparent FX data delivered in a format suitable for blockchain-based financial systems, without changing how the benchmarks themselves are governed.

Resources

1. Blog article by New Change FX: New Change FX Enters Official Partnership with Chainlink to Bring Regulated FX Benchmark Data Onchain to 2,500+ Applications

2. Announcement from Base: The Base-Solana bridge is now live, secured by Chainlink & Coinbase

3. Chainlink on X: Announcements  (December 2025)