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Uniswap puts Arc fee expansion to Snapshot vote
Uniswap proposes extending its protocol fee collection and UNI-burning system to Circle's Arc network, with a Snapshot vote scheduled for September 18-23, 2026.
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EVM shielded-pool proposal replaces relayers with reciprocal note roles
An Ethereum research post proposes a new shielded-pool mechanism using "strict role alternation" to eliminate relayers, with simulation overhead near 1%.
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Aave begins formal assessment of Ethena USDe for Avalanche listing
Aave begins formal assessment for listing Ethena's USDe on its Avalanche hub, with LlamaRisk backing the move despite concerns over a single-lane bridge and thin local liquidity.
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CFTC gives passive software providers a path around introducing-broker registration
The CFTC's Market Participants Division issued a no-action position on September 17, allowing passive software providers to avoid introducing-broker registration if they don't operate the trading rela
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Fed raises target range for federal funds rate to 3.75%–4% and releases projections
The Federal Open Market Committee unanimously voted to raise the federal funds target range to 3.75%–4%, matching CoinDesk's pre-meeting estimate.
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SEC targets shareholder proposal rule, shifting fight toward states
The SEC proposed rescinding Rule 14a-8, removing the federal path for shareholder proposals and giving companies more discretion over proxy voting, while cutting a broker-search window by 75%.
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Aave’s wstETH liquidations hinge on unverified financing
LlamaRisk marked Aave V3 Ethereum's wstETH liquidation assessment "INDETERMINATE" due to unverified financing for $5.86 million of remaining debt, raising concerns for borrowers and lenders.
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Aave V4 proposal would route custodied BTC into onchain borrowing through isolated hubs
A new Aave V4 proposal outlines a system to route custodied BTC from Anchorage into onchain borrowing via non-transferable receipt tokens, with key risk parameters still undefined.
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Aave V4 proposes EURCV onboarding and Umbrella coverage
Aave V4 proposes onboarding Societe Generale-FORGE's EUR CoinVertible (EURCV) and introduces an Umbrella coverage framework for its Hub-and-Spoke architecture.
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ECB raises rates 25 basis points as 2027–28 inflation forecasts rise
The ECB raised all three key interest rates by 25 basis points, effective September 16, as inflation forecasts for 2027-28 were revised higher.
