Solana

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Hack

Hackers Stole $3.4 Billion in 2025 with Ethereum, Tron, and Solana Targeted

Blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis has released a new report detailing cryptocurrency theft trends for 2025. The data shows that hackers stole over $3.4 billion in digital assets from January through early December. This figure represents a slight increase from the previous year and highlights the persistent risks in the

ETF

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Extend Outflows, While Solana ETF Attracts Fresh Capital

Investors continued to pull funds from major Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds this week, with net redemptions across the two largest cryptocurrency categories. Bitcoin ETFs recorded their fifth consecutive closing of outflows, with a total of $372.77 million leaving the products. The sharp withdrawals reflect ongoing pressure on established

Solana

Fidelity and Canary Capital Launch New Solana ETFs

Fidelity Investments and Canary Capital have introduced two new spot Solana exchange-traded funds, expanding options for investors seeking exposure to the Solana blockchain's native token. The Fidelity Solana ETF, trading under the ticker FSOL, began operations following regulatory filings that made it effective through the U.S. Securities

Bank

SoFi Bank Launches Crypto Trading with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana

SoFi Technologies, recognized as the largest online lender in the United States, unveiled SoFi Crypto on Tuesday, positioning itself as the first nationally chartered bank to provide cryptocurrency trading services to everyday consumers. This new feature integrates directly into the company's existing mobile app, allowing users to purchase

Solana

Bitwise Solana Staking ETF Emerges as Top Performer in 2025 ETF Launches

The Solana Bitwise staking ETF, listed on the American Stock Exchange under the ticker BSOL, has captured significant attention as one of the standout debuts of the year. On its first trading day, the fund recorded $56 million in volume, followed by an even more impressive $72.4 million on

Stablecoin

Western Union to Launch USDPT Stablecoin on Solana for Global Payments

Western Union has revealed plans to introduce a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin designed to streamline international money transactions for its vast customer base. Known as the U.S. Dollar Payment Token or USDPT, this digital asset will operate on the Solana blockchain and Western Union will be working with Anchorage

MetaMask

MetaMask Launches Multichain Support for Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin Coming Soon

MetaMask has introduced a major update to its wallet software, enabling users to handle multiple blockchain addresses through a single account. This change moves away from the traditional setup where each account tied to one specific address and required separate profiles for different networks. The announcement came on Monday, marking

Solana

Hong Kong Greenlights First Solana Spot ETF for October Launch

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission has approved the launch of the region's first spot exchange-traded fund tied to Solana, paving the way for broader access to the cryptocurrency through established financial channels. China Asset Management, known as ChinaAMC, will introduce the product on October 27,

Solana

Solana Dominates Blockchain Metrics with Top Activity Growth in Grayscale Report

Grayscale Research has spotlighted Solana as the leading blockchain in the cryptocurrency space, based on a fresh analysis of network metrics. The report points to Solana’s dominance in active users, transaction volumes, and generated fees, metrics that reflect genuine demand across the ecosystem. This positioning underscores Solana’s role

Solana

DeFi Development Corp Expands Solana Portfolio to $426 Million

DeFi Development Corp., a key player in the cryptocurrency investment space, has made a significant move by acquiring 86,307 additional Solana tokens at an average price of $110.91 each. This latest transaction brings the company’s total Solana holdings to 2,195,926 tokens, positioning it as one

Memecoins

Solana Traders “Basedd Boys” Arrested After Covering Hollywood Sign with Pump.Fun Logo

A group of crypto traders calling themselves the “Basedd Boys” executed a daring climb of the Hollywood Sign today, draping a large banner featuring the Pump.fun logo over the Hollywood sign’s letter “O.” This act aimed to promote their memecoin BASEDD, linked to the SUPERBASEDD streaming house on

Solana

Helius Launches Solana Treasury Plan with $175 Million SOL Purchase

Helius Medical Technologies, a Nasdaq-listed neurotechnology firm, has entered the cryptocurrency space with a significant investment in Solana. The company announced the acquisition of 760,190 SOL tokens as the opening move in its new digital asset treasury strategy. This purchase, completed at an average price of $231 per token,

Trading

Morgan Stanley to Launch Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana Trading on ETrade in 2026

Morgan Stanley plans to introduce cryptocurrency trading on its ETrade platform starting in the first half of 2026, partnering with digital asset infrastructure provider Zerohash to support the service. Clients will gain access to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana at launch, allowing direct ownership of these assets through the brokerage. A

Solana

Forward Industries Secures $1.65 Billion for Solana Treasury Expansion

Forward Industries has completed a significant private investment in public equity financing that positions the company at the forefront of blockchain integration in traditional finance. The deal announced earlier today, brings in gross proceeds of about $1.65 billion, with commitments in cash and stablecoins. Led by prominent firms Galaxy

Solana

Solana Poised for Major Year-End Rally as ETF Filings and Treasury Purchases Fuel Optimism

Solana, the high-speed blockchain known for its low-cost transactions, is gaining traction as a prime candidate for a significant price rally by year-end, according to Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan. In a recent memo to clients, Hougan outlined a compelling case for what he calls “Solana season,” driven by

Solana

SOL Strategies Joins Nasdaq to Boost Solana Ecosystem Growth

SOL Strategies, a Canadian-based company focused on Solana treasury and infrastructure, announced on Friday that it has received approval to list its common shares on the Nasdaq Exchange, a significant milestone for the firm and the broader Solana ecosystem. The company expects to begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker

Regulations

SEC and CFTC Clear Bitcoin and Ethereum Spot Trading on NYSE and Nasdaq

In a significant development for the crypto market, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have issued a joint advisory investor statement. This statement clarifies that exchanges registered with both agencies are not barred from offering trading in certain spot crypto asset products. The

Stablecoin

EU Pushes Forward Digital Euro Stablecoin Plans on Ethereum or Solana Blockchains

European Union officials are intensifying efforts to develop a digital euro, spurred by concerns that a new U.S. stablecoin law could undermine the competitiveness of a European digital currency. U.S. Congress passed the Genius Act last month, a landmark regulation overseeing the $288 billion stablecoin market, which is

Memecoins

Kanye West Launches YZY Token on Solana Sparking Market Frenzy

Kanye West has entered the crypto market with the launch of his YZY token on the Solana blockchain, a move that has generated significant buzz and skepticism. Announced today through a self-filmed video on X, Ye introduced the YZY token as part of a broader financial ecosystem called YZY Money,

Solana

DeFi Development Corp. Boosts Solana Holdings with $22 Million Acquisition

DeFi Development Corp (DFDV) has made a significant move by allocating $22 million to acquire 110,000 SOL tokens, bringing its total Solana reserves to 1.42 million tokens. Announced on August 15, 2025, this acquisition shows the company’s strategic focus on accumulating Solana as a core component of

Solana

Solana Proposes Network Upgrade to Achieve Over 108,000 Transactions Per Second

Solana’s core developers have introduced a new improvement proposal, SIMD-0286, designed to significantly enhance the network’s performance by increasing its per-block compute limit. The proposal, detailed on the Solana Foundation’s GitHub, suggests raising the compute unit ceiling from 60 million to 100 million per block. This change

Solana

Solana Surges Past $200, Driven by Corporate Treasury Demand

Solana has experienced a remarkable surge, climbing over 6% in the past 24 hours to reach a high of $204.85, marking its highest level since February 5. This milestone reflects a broader upward trend, with the cryptocurrency gaining more than 52% over the last 30 days. The breakthrough past

Staking

Robinhood Expands Crypto Staking with Ethereum and Solana for U.S. Customers

Robinhood has introduced Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) staking services for U.S. customers, marking a significant step in its cryptocurrency expansion. Launched on July 10, 2025, the new feature allows users to earn rewards on their crypto holdings with a minimum investment of just $1. This move brings staking

Pump.fun

Pump.fun Gears Up for PUMP Token Sale July 12 with $4B Valuation

The Solana based memecoin platform Pump.fun is gearing up for a significant milestone with its PUMP token sale, set to launch across multiple crypto exchanges on July 12, 2025, as indicated by a countdown on the Gate crypto exchange website. This coordinated sale will offer 150 billion PUMP tokens

Pump.fun

Pump.fun X Accounts Suspended Amid Bot Net Spam Allegations

On June 16, 2025, a wave of suspensions hit X accounts tied to Pump.fun, a leading Solana based memecoin launchpad, raising questions about the platform’s operations and its upcoming $1 billion token sale. The suspended accounts include the official Pump.fun profile and the personal account of co-founder