DeFi· ★★★· bullish·

SMBC Nikko and Nethermind to Build Compliance Hooks for Uniswap Pools

  • —MOU signed with Uniswap Labs, Base and Nyx Foundation
  • —Goal is a Japan-focused DeFi gateway meeting local regulatory requirements
  • —Project targeted for completion by mid-2027
Why it matters: The project could open institutional access to DeFi in Japan through built-in compliance mechanisms.
Source: The Defiant