#DeFiGetsGraded

🔍 DeFi Gets Graded: A Historic Milestone for Decentralized Finance

The world of decentralized finance (DeFi) is undergoing a major shift. Under the hashtag #DeFiGetsGraded, a series of events signals that DeFi is entering a new era—one of transparency, institutional interest, and evaluation by traditional financial standards.

🏦 First DeFi Protocol Rated by S&P

For the first time ever, the renowned rating agency Standard & Poor’s has issued a rating for a DeFi protocol. Specifically, Sky Protocol received a B− rating. This move is significant not only for the project itself but for the entire DeFi sector, which is now inching closer to the world of traditional finance.

> “An S&P rating proves that DeFi projects can be evaluated using the same criteria as traditional financial institutions,” said the founder of Sky Protocol.

🔗 Chainlink Partners with ICE

Another major development is the partnership between Chainlink and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)—one of the biggest players in traditional markets. Together, they’re bringing institutional-grade forex and precious metals data directly to the blockchain.

This collaboration enables DeFi applications to access verified, high-quality data, which could significantly boost their reliability and appeal to large-scale investors.

📈 Ethereum ETFs See Record Inflows

Amid growing trust in DeFi, Ethereum ETFs have seen a record-breaking influx of capital. Over $1 billion USD was invested in a single day, with major players like Fidelity and BlackRock leading the charge.

This trend confirms that institutional investors are starting to take DeFi seriously—not just as an experiment, but as a legitimate part of the financial ecosystem.