Sergey Nazarov and DTCC's Nadine Chakar Discuss Tokenization at Sibos
Key insights on tokenization and market dynamics were shared by Chainlink and DTCC leaders at Sibos.
Key insights on tokenization and market dynamics were shared by Chainlink and DTCC leaders at Sibos. Chainlink (LINK) is trading at $11.63, up 0.3% since this brief published. This is an original TLT brief based on reporting by Coinfomania, with live market data added, as of Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:00:05 UTC.
The discussion highlights growing institutional interest in blockchain-based tokenization and its potential to transform traditional financial markets. The involvement of DTCC, a major financial infrastructure player, underscores the seriousness with which traditional finance is approaching this technology.
- Sergey Nazarov and Nadine Chakar discussed tokenization at Sibos conference.
- DTCC's involvement signals institutional interest in blockchain technology.
- Chainlink's market cap is $8.89B, with LINK price at $11.59.
At the Sibos conference, Sergey Nazarov, the co-founder of 
Chainlink, and Nadine Chakar, the head of DTCC's Global Strategy and Transformation, discussed the implications of tokenization in financial markets.
Their conversation touched on the potential of blockchain technology to transform traditional financial systems and the growing interest from institutional players in this space.
This discussion is particularly notable given DTCC's role as a key infrastructure provider in traditional finance, suggesting a significant shift in how traditional financial institutions view blockchain technology.
Chainlink's native token, LINK, is currently priced at $11.59, reflecting a 24-hour decrease of 3.92% and a 7-day decline of 12.98%, with a market cap of $8.89 billion. The overall crypto market remains relatively flat, with a total market cap of $2.77 trillion and a Fear & Greed index of 53, indicating a neutral market sentiment.
The collaboration between Chainlink and DTCC underscores the increasing integration of blockchain technology into the traditional financial system, which could lead to more widespread adoption and innovation in the sector.
Since this brief published about 1 hour ago, Chainlink (LINK) has moved from $11.59 to $11.63 — +0.35%.
The chart plots LINK's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from TLT's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 LINK ≈ ₦15,845.06 (about $11.63), down 3.8% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 2.3% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Nigerian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
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Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · October 18, 2026.
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Sergey Nazarov and DTCC's Nadine Chakar Discuss Tokeniza — questions & answers
What is the significance of DTCC's involvement in the discussion?
DTCC's involvement signals growing institutional interest in blockchain technology and its potential to transform traditional financial systems.
How is Chainlink's market performing?
Chainlink's LINK token is currently priced at $11.59, with a 24-hour decrease of 3.92% and a 7-day decline of 12.98%.
What is the current state of the overall crypto market?
The overall crypto market cap is $2.77 trillion, with a neutral Fear & Greed index of 53.
How much is 1 Chainlink worth in naira today?
About ₦15,845.06 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $11.63. The naira price moves with both LINK's US-dollar price and the USDT/NGN rate; use our Chainlink in naira page for any amount.
Has Chainlink's price moved since this brief was published?
LINK is up 0.35% since this brief first published — trading at $11.63 now versus $11.59 at publication. TLT re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original TLT brief that synthesises reporting from Coinfomania. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original TLT brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.