SMBC Nikko to Build Regulated DeFi Gateway on Uniswap (UNI) v4 by Mid-2027

SMBC Nikko and four partners signed an MOU to build DeFi Gateway, a regulated Uniswap v4 liquidity pool platform for Japanese investors. The project targets a mid-2027 launch, aiming to bring compliant DeFi access to the Japanese market. This marks a significant step toward institutional adoption of decentralized finance in a major economy.