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Kalshi Prediction Market Adds Solana Support After Including Bitcoin and USDC

Kalshi Prediction Market Adds Solana Support After Including Bitcoin and USDC

Kalshi, a leading prediction market, announced on Friday that it now supports Solana crypto deposits. This addition allows users to fund their accounts seamlessly using a Solana (SOL) supported wallet, marking a significant step in Kalshi’s ongoing efforts to enhance user accessibility and flexibility. With Solana’s inclusion, the

Solana’s Alpenglow Upgrade Signals Major Leap in Blockchain Performance

Solana’s Alpenglow Upgrade Signals Major Leap in Blockchain Performance

Anza, a developer studio, has introduced a transformative proposal for the Solana blockchain, unveiling what it describes as the most significant update to the network’s core protocol. Detailed in a newly released announcement, the Alpenglow upgrade aims to enhance Solana’s high-throughput Layer 1 blockchain by replacing its existing

Solana Co-Founder Proposes "Meta Blockchain" to Enhance Data Availability

Solana Co-Founder Proposes "Meta Blockchain" to Enhance Data Availability

Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder and CEO of Solana Labs, has introduced a concept that could reshape how data is stored and accessed across blockchain networks. Speaking on social media, Yakovenko proposed the creation of a "meta blockchain," a unified structure designed to aggregate data from multiple blockchains, including Solana,

Gemini Adds Solana Staking to Exchange Platform for Crypto Investors

Gemini Adds Solana Staking to Exchange Platform for Crypto Investors

Gemini, a well-known crypto exchange, has appeared to integrate Solana staking onto its platform, but has yet to make an official announcement about it yet. The post below that was shared to X shows a screenshot of Gemini’s exchange staking interface, highlighting a 4.37% annual percentage rate for

DeFi Development Corp Boosts Solana Holdings with $23.6 Million Acquisition

DeFi Development Corp Boosts Solana Holdings with $23.6 Million Acquisition

DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV) has made a significant move by acquiring 172,670 Solana (SOL) tokens at an average price of $136.81, totaling approximately $23.6 million. This purchase, announced on May 12, 2025, represents the company’s largest single acquisition of Solana to date and its tenth

SOL Strategies Bolsters Solana Investment with $20 Million Purchase

SOL Strategies Bolsters Solana Investment with $20 Million Purchase

SOL Strategies, a Canadian firm dedicated to advancing the Solana blockchain, has made a significant move by acquiring 122,524 Solana (SOL) tokens valued at $20 million. The purchase, executed at an average price of $148.96 per token, marks the first deployment of funds from the company’s recently

Solana Foundation Addresses Critical Security Program Bug Vulnerability

Solana Foundation Addresses Critical Security Program Bug Vulnerability

The Solana Foundation recently disclosed a significant security issue within its ZK ElGamal Proof program, a critical component of the Solana blockchain’s Token-2022 confidential transfer system. On April 16, 2025, a potential vulnerability was reported through the Anza Github security advisory, accompanied by a proof of concept. Fortunately, no

Bitcoin Soars to $95K as Cantor’s $3B Venture and SEC’s New Chair Spark Rally

Bitcoin Soars to $95K as Cantor’s $3B Venture and SEC’s New Chair Spark Rally

This past week in crypto, the market experienced a robust wave of positive momentum, with Bitcoin spearheading a rally that highlighted its growing role as a safe haven asset. Institutional interest surged, evidenced by significant inflows into Bitcoin ETFs and high-profile ventures like Cantor Fitzgerald’s $3 billion Bitcoin acquisition

DeFi Development Corp. Targets $1 Billion Raise for Solana Expansion

DeFi Development Corp. Targets $1 Billion Raise for Solana Expansion

DeFi Development Corp. (formerly Janover), a company navigating a bold transition from its roots in commercial real estate lending technology, has set its sights on raising up to $1 billion through a securities offering to fuel its Solana centric treasury strategy. The firm, now trading under the ticker JNVR, filed

Solana Foundation Revises Validator Program to Boost Community Support

Solana Foundation Revises Validator Program to Boost Community Support

The Solana Foundation is taking a decisive step to refine its validator ecosystem by adjusting its delegation program, a move that could reshape the network’s validator landscape. According to estimates from Blockworks Research, approximately 150 validators could lose their foundation-backed stake under a new policy designed to prioritize community-driven

Data Shows Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Swapped $100M in Ethereum for Solana

Data Shows Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Swapped $100M in Ethereum for Solana

In a notable move, Galaxy Digital, led by prominent investor Mike Novogratz, has executed a significant portfolio reallocation, swapping approximately $105 million in Ethereum (ETH) for $98.37 million in Solana (SOL). Onchain data reveals that over the past two weeks, Galaxy transferred 65,600 ETH to Binance while withdrawing

Solana Overtakes Ethereum in Staking Market Value

Solana Overtakes Ethereum in Staking Market Value

The market value of staked Solana (SOL) tokens has officially surpassed that of Ethereum (ETH), marking a noteworthy shift in blockchain staking. The numbers according to StakingRewards.com paint a clear picture with Solana's staked value reaching $53.96 billion, accounting for 64.86% of the total market

Uniswap CEO Hayden Adams Praises Solana DeFi Strategy Over Ethereum Scaling Approach

Uniswap CEO Hayden Adams Praises Solana DeFi Strategy Over Ethereum Scaling Approach

In a recent statement, Hayden Adams, CEO of Uniswap Labs, shared his perspective on the future of decentralized finance. Adams highlighted Solana’s roadmap, team, and approach as a potentially stronger foundation for DeFi applications compared to Ethereum’s long-standing strategy. His comments have drawn attention to the ongoing debate

Coinbase Boosts Solana Infrastructure with Major Performance Upgrades

Coinbase Boosts Solana Infrastructure with Major Performance Upgrades

Coinbase has significantly enhanced its Solana infrastructure, delivering faster and more reliable transaction processing for users. The crypto exchange implemented a series of technical upgrades, including asynchronous transaction processing and the use of bare metal machines, to improve performance. These changes address previous network congestion issues on the Solana blockchain,

Trump Plans Crypto Real Estate Game Inspired by Monopoly Legacy

Trump Plans Crypto Real Estate Game Inspired by Monopoly Legacy

President Donald Trump, a self-proclaimed fan of the classic board game Monopoly, is venturing into the digital realm with a new Trump-branded crypto game that echoes the real estate themes of his earlier projects. In 1989, Trump launched Trump: The Game, a real estate-themed board game that mirrored Monopoly’s

Ethereum vs Solana: Which Blockchain Should You Choose in 2025

Ethereum vs Solana: Which Blockchain Should You Choose in 2025

In the fast-paced world of blockchains, Ethereum and Solana have emerged as two leading platforms, each offering distinct advantages for developers and users. Both support smart contracts, enabling decentralized applications (dApps), but they take different approaches to performance, security, and scalability. Ethereum, launched in 2015, is often credited with pioneering

FTX Unstakes $21.5 Million in Solana Amid Trade War Tensions

FTX Unstakes $21.5 Million in Solana Amid Trade War Tensions

A wallet linked to the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has unstaked 186,326 Solana (SOL) tokens, valued at approximately $21.5 million, according to onchain data reported on April 11, 2025. This move follows a similar unstaking of 185,000 SOL tokens last month, signaling ongoing efforts by FTX and

Solana Developers Launch Confidential Balances to Boost Onchain Privacy

Solana Developers Launch Confidential Balances to Boost Onchain Privacy

In an important step toward enhancing privacy on the Solana blockchain, developers have introduced a new feature set known as Confidential Balances. Announced by the Solana infrastructure company Helius, this new suite of token extensions aims to attract institutional interest by expanding the capabilities of confidential transactions. Described as the

SOL Strategies Boosts Solana Holdings with $3.37 Million Purchase in March

SOL Strategies Boosts Solana Holdings with $3.37 Million Purchase in March

SOL Strategies, a Canadian firm deeply entrenched in the Solana ecosystem, snapped up 24,000 SOL tokens throughout March. The acquisition, priced at an average of roughly $139.8 per token, amounted to a $3.37 million investment that has significantly bolstered the company’s stake in the high-performance blockchain.

Janover Inc. Embraces Solana Treasury Under New Crypto Leadership

Janover Inc. Embraces Solana Treasury Under New Crypto Leadership

A team of crypto industry veterans has taken the reins at Janover Inc., a publicly traded company listed on NASDAQ under the ticker JNVR. Announced on April 07, 2025, this acquisition marks a significant shift as former Kraken executives acquire majority ownership, steering Janover toward a future deeply rooted in

Pump.fun Revives Livestreaming with New Moderation Rules After Controversial Suspension

Pump.fun Revives Livestreaming with New Moderation Rules After Controversial Suspension

Pump.fun, a well-known Solana based memecoin launchpad, has made a calculated move to bring back its livestreaming feature, rolling it out to 5% of its user base as of Friday, April 04, 2025. The decision comes after a months-long suspension prompted by a wave of unsettling content that sparked

PayPal Expands Crypto Offerings with Solana and Chainlink Support for U.S. Users

PayPal Expands Crypto Offerings with Solana and Chainlink Support for U.S. Users

PayPal has taken a new step forward in its crypto journey by introducing native support for Solana (SOL) and Chainlink (LINK), allowing users in the United States and its territories to buy, sell, hold, and transfer these digital assets directly on the platform. This development, quietly announced through updates to

ICERAID Project Sparks Controversy with Solana Reward Tokens for Reporting Immigrants

ICERAID Project Sparks Controversy with Solana Reward Tokens for Reporting Immigrants

A new blockchain-based project called ICERAID has emerged, promising crypto rewards to users who report immigrants to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Launched with the slogan “Make America Safe Again,” the platform gained attention after conservative activist Laura Loomer promoted it on her podcast, sending it viral overnight. ICERAID positions

FTX Prepares Major Creditor Repayments Starting May 30 as Bankruptcy Nears Conclusion

FTX Prepares Major Creditor Repayments Starting May 30 as Bankruptcy Nears Conclusion

After more than two years of legal and financial turbulence, FTX is gearing up to start repaying claims exceeding $50,000 on May 30, marking a significant milestone in the defunct exchange’s bankruptcy proceedings. The process comes over two years later since the company’s high-profile collapse in November

Polymarket Integrates Solana to Streamline User Deposits

Polymarket Integrates Solana to Streamline User Deposits

Polymarket, a crypto based prediction market platform, announced a significant update for its users today. The company now supports deposits using Solana, a blockchain celebrated for its speed and efficiency. Previously users could only deposit using USDC. This new SOL integration allows users to fund their Polymarket wallets seamlessly, leveraging