Chainlink’s Andrew McCormick champions tokenized markets at TOKEN2049 Singapore

Andrew McCormick, Chainlink Labs’ Head of Institutional and Market Development, is set to speak at TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 about the shift of institutional finance onchain. His focus is on tokenized equities, which he believes represent the next major wave in finance. McCormick argues that traditional markets, which close at 4 p.m. and settle days later, are outdated and that the infrastructure to support 24/7 trading and instant settlement is finally in place.

McCormick’s speaking engagement is part of TOKEN2049 Singapore, which runs October 7-8, 2026, at Marina Bay Sands. The event expects over 25,000 attendees and features more than 300 speakers, including traditional finance heavyweights like Nasdaq and BlackRock. McCormick, who joined Chainlink Labs on June 4, 2026, has a background in legacy brokerage, having held leadership roles at Morgan Stanley, E*Trade, and eToro US.

McCormick emphasizes three key themes in his talks: 24/7 trading, T+0 settlement (instant trade clearing), and programmable collateral (automated asset management). He cites McKinsey studies forecasting that tokenized assets could grow from several hundred billion dollars today to $4 trillion by 2030. Chainlink Labs is positioning itself to support this shift with products like Data Streams for onchain equities and ETFs, and the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) for moving assets between blockchains.

The regulatory environment is also favorable, with McCormick highlighting the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act as key enablers for wider adoption of tokenized equities. The presence of institutions like Nasdaq and BlackRock at crypto conferences signals a broader shift in the tokenization conversation from 'if' to 'how.' For investors, this could mean improved liquidity and wider access, especially in underserved time zones. Infrastructure providers like Chainlink Labs stand to benefit as the market grows.