SMBC Nikko and Nethermind Partner to Build Compliant Uniswap DeFi Gateway for Japan
October 5, 2026
SMBC Nikko Securities and Nethermind have signed an MOU with Uniswap Labs, Base, and Nyx Foundation to build a compliant Uniswap gateway for Japanese institutions by mid-2027.
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Ethereum Layer 2 Network Blast to Shut Down Operations Citing Unsustainable Infrastructure Costs
October 4, 2026
Ethereum Layer 2 network Blast is shutting down operations due to unsustainable infrastructure expenses. Users have until October 26 to withdraw funds via the web interface.
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Arbitrum Triggers Emergency Pause on New Stylus Smart Contract Deployments
October 3, 2026
Arbitrum has temporarily paused new Stylus smart contract activations in an emergency security action. Existing contracts continue operating normally, while extra safeguards protect bridge withdrawals.
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Ethereum Foundation Launches zkAPI to Bring Zero-Knowledge Privacy to API Payments
October 3, 2026
The Ethereum Foundation has introduced zkAPI, a zero-knowledge prepaid tool designed to separate payment identities from API queries, enhancing privacy for AI tools and Web3 developers.
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Uniswap Labs Unveils Plans for OUSD Rewards Hook to Boost Liquidity Provider Yields
October 1, 2026
Uniswap Labs is exploring a new rewards hook utilizing Origin Dollar (OUSD) to enhance returns for liquidity providers, leveraging the customizable architecture of Uniswap v4.
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Abracadabra Money Proposes Sunset of MIM Stablecoin Offering 4 Cents on the Dollar
September 30, 2026
Abracadabra Money has proposed a Snapshot vote to wind down its MIM stablecoin, distributing remaining collateral at roughly four cents per dollar amid $21 million in bad debt.
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ARK Invest Tokenizes Flagship Venture Fund on Ethereum to Expand Retail Investor Access
September 28, 2026
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has partnered with Securitize to launch tokenized shares of its venture fund on Ethereum, opening private market access to U.S. retail investors with a $500 minimum.
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Ethereum’s Next Frontier: Vitalik Buterin Outlines the Post-Hegota ‘Cryptographic World Computer’
September 28, 2026
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin outlines a vision post-Hegota, transforming the network into a 'Cryptographic World Computer' powered by proof aggregation and off-chain execution.
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White-Hat Hackers Save $5.7 Million in NFTs Following Legacy Magic Eden Contract Vulnerability
September 26, 2026
Security researchers successfully rescued over 23,000 NFTs worth $5.7 million following an exploit involving legacy Magic Eden approvals and Limit Break contracts across Ethereum and ApeChain.
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ARK Invest Partners With Securitize to Launch Tokenized Venture Fund on Ethereum
September 26, 2026
ARK Invest has partnered with Securitize to bring its private venture fund to the Ethereum blockchain, marking a key milestone in real-world asset tokenization while maintaining traditional venture lock-up periods.
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