Coinbase Wrapped BTC expands to Tempo through Chainlink CCIP, bringing cbBTC access with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 security backing.
Coinbase Wrapped BTC has expanded to Tempo through Chainlink CCIP, giving the payments-focused Layer 1 access to cbBTC.
The move brings Bitcoin-backed liquidity to Tempo, while using Chainlink’s cross-chain security model for asset transfers.
Coinbase Wrapped BTC Arrives On Tempo
Tempo, a payments-first Layer 1 incubated by Stripe and Paradigm, has adopted Chainlink CCIP for cbBTC support.
Coinbase Wrapped BTC, also known as cbBTC, has more than $5 billion in circulating supply.
NEW: Tempo, the payments-first L1 incubated by @stripe & @paradigm, has adopted Chainlink CCIP to bring @coinbase Wrapped BTC ($5B+ circulating) to its network.
For the first time, the world's largest crypto asset is available on @tempo, backed by institutional-grade security. pic.twitter.com/LreBcwuEpT
— Chainlink (@chainlink) May 15, 2026
The integration makes the world’s largest crypto asset available on Tempo through a wrapped Bitcoin product.
It also gives users access to Bitcoin exposure across Tempo-based DeFi services.
Chainlink said Tempo selected CCIP because of its enterprise-grade security and risk controls.
The protocol also cited secure-by-default infrastructure and institutional certifications, including ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2.
Each CCIP bridge lane is secured by at least 16 independent node operators. These operators are security-reviewed, and the network also uses native rate limits as circuit breakers.
Chainlink CCIP Supports Coinbase Wrapped Assets
Chainlink CCIP is the exclusive bridging infrastructure for Coinbase Wrapped Assets.
The system supports token distribution across different blockchain networks, while aiming to reduce cross-chain transfer risks.
The Tempo integration extends cbBTC access to institutions and DeFi users on the network.
Institutions can use cbBTC as collateral for lending, while traders can access it through decentralized exchanges.
Tempo chose CCIP to gain access to enterprise-grade cross-chain security, backed by secure-by-default infrastructure and institutional certifications (ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2).
Each CCIP bridge lane is secured by a minimum of 16 independent, security-reviewed node operators,…
— Chainlink (@chainlink) May 15, 2026
Users may also use cbBTC in DeFi yield products on Tempo. The asset can help bring Bitcoin liquidity into lending markets, trading pools, and other on-chain financial tools.
Chainlink’s design includes decentralized node operations and added risk controls.
The company said these features were part of Tempo’s decision to adopt CCIP for cbBTC transfers.
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The announcement follows another DeFi infrastructure change involving Kraken.
The major crypto exchange replaced popular cross-chain DeFi infrastructure after the Kelp DAO exploit.
Kraken said it selected Chainlink infrastructure for security and risk management features.
These include decentralized node operations, built-in safeguards, and cross-chain controls.
Kraken now joins a growing list of protocols moving away from LayerZero. The shift comes as projects review bridge security after cross-chain incidents and liquidity risks.
Tempo’s adoption of Chainlink CCIP places cbBTC inside a broader push for secured cross-chain asset movement.
It also links Coinbase Wrapped BTC to a payments-focused blockchain backed by major crypto and fintech firms.
