Blockchain Industry Midday Update | February 19 Key Developments

Industry Developments Overview

From 7:00 AM to noon today, the blockchain industry witnessed several significant advancements.

• Uniswap launched a proposal on expanding protocol fees, marking further progress in its governance strategy.
• According to the latest forecast, there is a 94.1% probability the Fed will keep interest rates unchanged in March, offering more stability expectations for the market.
• In crypto mining news, BitMine added 15,000 ETH today, with total purchases reaching 35,000 ETH, drawing significant market attention.
• In ecosystem development, Base announced its decision to move away from its current ecosystem and adopt an independent, unified tech stack, which may have a profound impact on its future trajectory.
• Advancing technical innovation, OpenAI and Paradigm launched EVMbench, aiming to explore the potential of AI agents in enhancing smart contract security.
• The Ethereum Foundation also released its updated protocol development priorities for 2026, with the Glamsterdam Upgrade scheduled for the first half of the year, bringing fresh momentum to the Ethereum ecosystem.