# Ethereum Daily: Weekly Edition > Your Weekly Briefing on Ethereum News: Sept. 28 - Oct. 4, 2025 **Published by:** [Ethereum Daily](https://paragraph.com/@ethereumdaily/) **Published on:** 2025-10-05 **Categories:** ethereum, daily, weekly, edition, crypto, news **URL:** https://paragraph.com/@ethereumdaily/ethereum-daily-weekly-edition-1 ## Content 📰 HeadlinesMorpho Vaults V2 Launches on MainnetMorpho Labs deployed its upgraded and open source Vaults V2 product suite on Ethereum mainnet. Impact: The launch allows protocols and users to tap into curated, onchain asset management for the first time.Lighter L2 Goes LivePerps‑focused, low‑latency Layer 2 “Lighter” announced public mainnet after eight months in private beta, touting custom ZK circuits for verifiable matching and liquidations. Impact: Adds another specialized L2 aiming to bring high‑frequency exchange performance to onchain derivatives.FGNX Stock Tokenized on MainnetFGNexus (FGNX) has become the first NASDAQ stock to tokenize its equity, launching on Ethereum mainnet and in partnership with Securitize. Impact: Marks a visible step in public‑equity tokenization on Ethereum, offering a precedent for regulated issuers exploring compliant onchain markets.Today's issue of Ethereum Daily is Presented by NPC. NPC is The Social App Store where apps live and people connect. NPC is a Farcaster client. Your account is directly tied to your Farcaster account, so you can create casts, continue to grow your current network and use/sign into Mini Apps, plus we introduce a new feature called Clubs. Clubs are a space for Mini Apps or Content creator’s community to meet up and connect, get Announcements/Updates and get support through support channels all in real time (like a discord server or Telegram with multiple channels).🌐 Mainnet NewsConsensys Confirms Partnership with SWIFT CommunityConsensys confirmed collaboration with the SWIFT community to explore blockchain integrations within global messaging and settlement workflows. Impact: The partnership underscores Ethereum’s growing role in traditional financial infrastructure and may drive real-world interoperability use cases.Swift Demos Tokenized Bond on SepoliaLouis Tellier reported Swift showcased a tokenization platform by deploying a tokenized bond on Ethereum’s Sepolia testnet at Sibos in Frankfurt. Impact: Demonstrates incumbent financial‑network experimentation with Ethereum tooling, potentially smoothing future integrations.Fusaka Finalizes on HoleskyThe Fusaka Holesky testnet fork finalized successfully, with ethPandaOps reporting the network looked stable as testing proceeded. Impact: This completes the first step toward shipping Fusaka on mainnet, clearing the path for client teams to wrap validation and rollout planning.Ethereum Foundation Shares Results of Project MirrorThe Ethereum Foundation formally shared the outcomes of Project Mirror, which aimed to understand how different audiences view Ethereum. Impact: Gathering and reviewing community feedback can help to identify hidden challenges and strengths of an ecosystem. September Ecosystem Growth Recapgrowthepie highlighted September growth in the Ethereum ecosystem including higher transactions, stablecoin supply, and blob data posted. Impact: Momentum underscores increasing onchain activity that can translate to more robust fee markets and usage. 💎 ETH NewsVanEck Files for Lido Staked ETH ETFPer reporting from Whale Insider, VanEck has filed for a Lido Staked ETH ETF. Impact: If approved, a staked‑ETH ETF could widen institutional access to ETH staking yield via regulated products.BitMine Discloses Additional 234,000 ETH PurchaseBitMine revealed the acquisition of an additional 234k ETH as part of its ongoing accumulation strategy. Impact: The purchase illustrates the growing role of institutional players in Ethereum markets and suggests confidence in ETH as a long-term asset.ETH Trading on Walmart’s OnePayWalmart-owned OnePay is reportedly preparing to add ETH and BTC trading and custody to its mobile banking app. Impact: If launched, a retail giant integrating ETH could expand mainstream access and onramps for Ethereum users. đŸ“± Application NewsLido Releases Community Staking Module V2Lido says its Community Staking Module (CSM) v2 is live on mainnet to scale permissionless staking and empower community stakers. Impact: Expands the validator set and decentralizes operator participation for the largest staking protocol on Ethereum.Aave Adds PYPL IncentivesAave activated incentives for PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin on Ethereum mainnet. Impact: The program aims to deepen PYUSD liquidity and lending activity on Ethereum, reinforcing the network’s lead in stablecoin-based DeFi.EF Uses CowSwap for Ecosystem GrowthThe Ethereum Foundation executed a TWAP to convert 1,000 ETH into stablecoins using CowSwap to fund research and development, grants, and donations. Impact: Showcases EF’s onchain treasury operations and DeFi tooling while directing capital to long-term ecosystem development.Aerodrome: Coinbase DEX Integration Available to U.S. UsersAerodrome said the Coinbase DEX integration is now live for 100% of eligible U.S. users with broader rollout coming. Impact: A deeper Base–Coinbase product bridge lowers frictions for retail access and brings more liquidity onchain.Aave Launches Limit Orders Powered by CoW SwapAave introduced native limit orders using CoW Swap, with functionality live on Arbitrum at launch. Impact: Advanced order types expand DeFi UX and can improve execution quality for users bridging CEX-like behavior onchain.Weekly Founders Spaces AnnouncedKacie Ahmed and Abbas Khan of the Ethereum Foundation's Founder Success team announced a community-focused weekly X Spaces for bleeding-edge Ethereum updates and open discussion. Impact: The recurring forum strengthens information flow between builders, researchers, and the broader community. 🕊 Ethereum For GoodOstrich Reserves 10% Supply for Conservation CommunitiesOstrich says it has set aside 10% of its token supply for communities protecting ostriches, tying market infrastructure to conservation. Impact: Aligns token incentives with wildlife preservation efforts. 🎹 Onchain ArtShape: One Year of Shape MintShape unveiled “One Year of Shape,” transforming 365 days of activity into generative art with a guaranteed mint for top 250 leaderboard addresses. 🌿 Layer 2 NewsUAE’s Largest Bank Launches ZKsync L2ZKsync announced that First Abu Dhabi Bank and partners are launching ADI Chain on the ZKsync Elastic Network, introducing a Dirham-backed stablecoin and compliance-focused infrastructure. Impact: A regulated, institution-led L2 signals growing global banking adoption of onchain settlement while expanding the ZKsync ecosystem’s real-world finance footprint.Flashblocks Go Live on OptimismOptimism enabled Flashblocks, a block production feature designed to adjust execution properties and optimize transaction handling across the network. Impact: The deployment enhances block timing and resource efficiency, which could boost user experience and app reliability on the L2.Base TVL Reaches New ATH (~$5.3B)Analytics shared by Crystal Tai show Base hitting an all-time high TVL around $5.3b, nearly 3x year-over-year. Impact: Rising Base liquidity signals increasing developer traction and user activity on the OP Stack. đŸ“« Bonus ContentLI.FI Podcast on Ethereum InteropLI.FI released a podcast episode featuring Rudolf and BarnabĂ© Monnot discussing Ethereum interoperability.Checkpoint #6 Progress ReportNixo.eth posted the latest “Checkpoint #6,” summarizing active research threads and coordination items across Ethereum core development.Roman Storm Files Motion for AcquittalThe Rage reported that Roman Storm has moved for acquittal on all counts, arguing the case would criminalize publishing decentralized software. đŸ§Ș Research & DevelopmentClick here for the latest Ethereum R&D updates. đŸ’Œ JobsClick here for a list of new job opportunities in the Ethereum ecosystem. 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