United Stables adopts Chainlink as U token tops $1 billion

The U stablecoin, issued by United Stables, has surpassed $1 billion in circulating supply, prompting the company to adopt Chainlink's oracle and cross-chain infrastructure to enhance its security and transparency. The stablecoin, which launched in December 2025, has also recorded daily trading volumes exceeding $2.5 billion. The integration, announced on July 20, 2026, includes the immediate deployment of Chainlink Data Feeds and Proof of Reserve technology, with plans to add the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) for future transfers.

The decision follows a security review by United Stables, which identified vulnerabilities in traditional oracle and cross-chain bridging systems. The company stated that fragmented liquidity, unverified pricing, and security weaknesses in legacy infrastructure were key concerns it sought to address. The newly implemented Chainlink Data Feeds now provide decentralized pricing data supporting more than 20 lending protocols. Simultaneously, the Proof of Reserve system enables automated, on-chain cryptographic verification of the collateral backing the U stablecoin, allowing users and decentralized finance protocols to independently...