Chainlink Launches CCIP 2.0 to Accelerate Tokenized Asset Transfers

Chainlink has officially launched CCIP 2.0, an upgraded version of its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol. The update introduces custom verification settings for issuers through the new Cross-Chain Verification (CCV) system, allowing institutions to integrate their own validation mechanisms. According to Chainlink, the protocol currently secures over $84 billion in cross-chain token value, with more than $15 billion transferred in the last four months, including $7.4 billion from crypto custodian BitGo.