[SMBC Nikko Securities Collaborates with Uniswap and Others to Develop a Compliant DeFi Gateway] On October 2, SMBC Nikko Securities announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, 'DeFi Gateway,' aimed at Japanese investors. Participants include blockchain development company Nethermind, Uniswap Labs, the general incorporated association Nyx Foundation, and Coinbase Technologies, which operates the Ethereum Layer 2 network Base. The project will develop a liquidity provision protocol and proprietary liquidity pools, ensuring compliance with Japanese laws and regulations. All parties plan to complete development by mid-2027.