# Trenches Today — September 10, 2026

Canonical edition: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-09-10
Published: 2026-09-10T05:03:28.164Z
Updated: 2026-09-10T05:03:28.164Z
Edition: 20260910
Revision: 1
Content hash: 459c7ce19de62ff0bca0d2d6904fe00761a607fa36953f554c6d00e6dfa274f9

> Consensys announced plans to restructure into separate entities, with MetaMask forming its own firm.

## Lead story: Consensys to Split MetaMask Into Standalone Firm

Consensys announced plans to restructure into separate entities, with MetaMask forming its own firm.

- Consensys announced plans to restructure into separate entities, with MetaMask forming its own firm.

Original source: [decrypt](https://decrypt.co/377768/consensys-split-metamask-new-institutional-crypto-company)

## Complete edition

### Ethereum & L2

#### Ethereum EIP-8141 Proposal Explores Gas Payment Flexibility

Topic: Ethereum & L2 · Signal: rails

EIP-8141 is a draft proposal concerning gas payment mechanisms on Ethereum.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-09-10#story-story_1143723fed89124d4b18
Original source: [decrypt](https://decrypt.co/377559/ethereum-proposal-would-let-users-pay-gas-without-holding-eth)

### DeFi & Stablecoins

#### Tether and Fasanara Launch $400M Stablecoin Private Credit Fund

Topic: DeFi & Stablecoins · Signal: rails

Tether and Fasanara are launching a $400 million fund to deploy through Fasanara's global fintech lending network.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-09-10#story-story_33ffae5d21ab1221a935
Original source: [the-block](https://www.theblock.co/news/deals/2026-09-09-tether-fasanara-launch-400-million-fund-for-stablecoin-enabled-private-credit-414011)

#### Visa Integrates VisaNet Settlement Data With Blockchain Lending

Topic: DeFi & Stablecoins · Signal: rails

Visa is combining VisaNet settlement data with blockchain lending alongside growth in stablecoin payment volume.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-09-10#story-story_085a54c71b86cc99db51
Original source: [cointelegraph](https://cointelegraph.com/news/visa-stablecoin-blockchain-lending-payment-settlement)

#### DBS and Citi Complete Weekend Payment via Swift Digital Ledger

Topic: DeFi & Stablecoins · Signal: rails

DBS and Citi completed a live weekend USD payment using tokenized deposits on Swift's Digital Ledger.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-09-10#story-story_3bdb70f185860e52d90c
Original source: [coindesk](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/09/07/dbs-and-citi-enable-instant-24-7-cross-border-tokenised-deposit-payments-on-the-swift-ledger)

### Markets & Macro

#### Bitmine Adds $70M in ETH as Treasury Reaches 5.93M Ether

Topic: Markets & Macro · Signal: rails

Tom Lee's Bitmine added $70 million in Ethereum, bringing total holdings to 5.93 million ETH.

Edition link: https://trenchestoday.xyz/editions/2026-09-10#story-story_4852ae0e6e5910bac577
Original source: [decrypt](https://decrypt.co/377672/tom-lee-bitmine-adds-70-million-ethereum)

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