Chainlink has made significant strides in the blockchain space, announcing a partnership with Swift to launch a blockchain payment solution aimed at financial institutions. This initiative will enable the settlement of digital assets through Swift's messaging network, effectively bridging traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). In addition, Chainlink has introduced a new privacy suite for institutions, alongside its DECO Sandbox, which brings zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) to traditional finance. The company also revealed plans for an AI and oracles initiative in collaboration with Euroclear, Swift, and six other institutions. Meanwhile, the Ronin Network is integrating Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) as its canonical cross-chain infrastructure, which is expected to enhance the network's security and functionality. The Ronin Network has reported over 1 billion total transactions, a total value locked (TVL) exceeding $750 million, and more than 28 million total addresses. As Chainlink prepares for its SmartCon conference starting on October 30, the company is hosting watch parties globally and inviting partners for an exclusive Ecosystem Night.