Chainlink's CCIP 2.0 Takes Control of Blockchain Money Movement

Chainlink has launched its CCIP 2.0 protocol on September 28, giving banks and asset managers control over how their money moves between blockchains.

The upgrade allows institutions to set their own verification rules, compliance checks, and confirmation windows when moving assets across blockchains.

This marks a significant shift in the industry, as large financial institutions such as SWIFT, DTCC, Euroclear, UBS, and Wellington Management have already integrated CCIP into their systems.

The launch also comes on the heels of Chainlink's announcement that Infosys would standardize on its stack across banking infrastructure touching over 1.7 billion customer accounts globally.

LINK's price jumped to its highest level in 2026 within a day, closing near $15.43 and continuing to climb into September 29.