Solana

Solana is an open source project implementing a new, high-performance, permissionless blockchain. Solana is a general purpose blockchain similar to Ethereum. End user applications as of now include decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFT), marketplaces, games, and more. It aims to improve scalability by introducing a proof-of-history (PoH) consensus combined with the underlying proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus of the blockchain.

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Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) climb to $94,250, up 6.5% during European trading hours on Wednesday, has ignited a rally across major altcoins, with Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and others posting double-digit gains. This surge points toward a broader market shift, where altcoins are poised for significant upside, driven by institutional adoption, regulatory clarity, and ecosystem innovation.

XRP, Ethereum, Solana, Dogecoin Surge 10% On Bitcoin's $94,000 Push: How High Can They Go?

The publicly traded firm formerly known as Janover, DeFi Development Corporation (Nasdaq: JNVR), has announced the purchase of 88,164 solana ( SOL) tokens, valued at approximately $11.5 million, bringing its total holdings to 251,842 SOL, worth around $34.4 million, including staking rewards.

Defi Development Corporation Acquires $11.5M in Solana Tokens, Expanding Holdings to $34.4M

A Solana whale who invested in 2021 is now sitting on more than $153 million in profit.

Solana Whale Nets $153 Million After 4-Year Stake, Unstakes 100,000 Tokens as Network Briefly Surpasses Ethereum in Staking Value

Bitcoin and Solana have continued to climb as the broader cryptocurrency market rebounds following volatility earlier in April.

Bitcoin Rises 7%, Solana Jumps 14.5% as $347 Million in Crypto Shorts Are Liquidated Following Market Recovery

The class action lawsuit alleges that the Solana DEX jointly planned "blatant fraud” with the M3M3 token launch.

Solana DEX Meteora Sued Over Alleged Pump-and-Dump Meme Coin Launch

Publicly traded real estate tech firm Janover is going deep on crypto, stacking more Solana and adopting a DeFi-inspired name.

Nasdaq-Listed Janover Buys More Solana, Changes Name to DeFi Development Corp.

Bitcoin is up big Tuesday, nearing $92,000—but major altcoins like Dogecoin, Solana, and Ethereum are showing even larger gains.

Dogecoin, Solana and Ethereum Spike as Bitcoin Hits Monthly High

Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) is trading 2.85% higher at $142.17 on Tuesday, extending its recent streak of gains and continuing to outpace much of the broader crypto market. The token is now up 7.15% over the past week and 6.5% over the past month as institutional flows and retail speculation converge to drive momentum.

Solana Price Climbs As Galaxy Digital Swaps ETH For SOL And Memecoin Momentum Builds

The firm began buying and staking SOL after being acquired by former Kraken executives earlier this month.

Janover completes rebrand as former Kraken execs double down on Solana treasury strategy

Solana has spiked more than 14% since April 2 when U.S. President Donald Trump imposed his global tariffs.

Bitcoin Surges Since Trump's 'Liberation Day'—But Solana Outperforms

Janover (JNVR), the real estate-focused fintech company with a Solana (SOL) treasury strategy, has been renamed to DeFi Development Corp and purchased another $11.5 million worth of SOL tokens, the firm said on Tuesday.

Janover Buys Another $11.5M in SOL, Gets Renamed Amid Crypto Treasury Strategy Play

A total of 72 cryptocurrency-related exchange-traded funds are currently awaiting approval by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. What Happened: These pending applications span a wide range of crypto assets, including mainstream tokens like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), as well as meme coins such as Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and themed funds like "2x Melania.

XRP, Solana, Dogecoin Among 72 Crypto-Related ETFs Awaiting SEC Approval,

Galaxy's token swap may reflect bearish sentiment around Ethereum, marked by a significant price correction and waning investor confidence.

Galaxy Digital swaps $106 million ETH for SOL, as ether dominance drops to record low

Mike Novogratz's Galaxy Digital has reportedly executed a significant swap, transferring approximately $100 million worth of ethereum for solana. According to a post from Wu Blockchain, onchain data from Lookonchain reveals that Galaxy Digital transferred 65,600 ETH, valued at around $105 million, to Binance over the past two weeks.

Galaxy Digital Reportedly Swaps $100 Million Worth of Ethereum for Solana

Astra Fintech has announced the launch of a $100 million fund aimed at accelerating innovation within the solana ecosystem. This initiative seeks to identify and support high-potential builders and startups, building on Astra's successful track record with projects like Mulex, DEPE, and Mone, and its sponsorship of the Seoulana event.

Astra Fintech Launches $100 Million Fund to Boost Solana Ecosystem Innovation

Mike Novogratz's Galaxy Digital has apparently swapped $100 million worth of ether (ETH) for solana's SOL.

Mike Novogratz's Galaxy Digital Swaps $100M ETH for SOL, On-Chain Data Shows

ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has become the first U.S.-listed asset manager to gain exposure to Solana through an ETF.

ARK Invest Funds Become First U.S. ETFs To Add Exposure to Solana Through 3iQ's Staking ETF

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs were only the start: Issuers are now applying to offer all kinds of U.S. funds—for Dogecoin, Solana, XRP and more.

Which Crypto ETFs Are Next? Dogecoin, XRP, and Solana Lead the List

Nasdaq-listed Upexi has raised $100 million in fresh funding, with most of it slated to go towards establishing a Solana treasury reserve.

Publicly Traded Firm's Stock Spikes 335% After Raising $100M to Fuel Solana Reserve

Spot crypto ETFs are currently limited to Bitcoin and Ethereum in the U.S., but analysts expect new approvals this year.

Incoming SEC Chair to Weigh More Than 70 Crypto ETF Filings—Including Solana and XRP

New filings from the Federal Election Commission show that several major players in the cryptocurrency industry donated a combined total of over $12.27 million to President Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration fund. What Happened: These contributions highlight a growing political alignment between the digital asset sector and the current U.S. administration, which has positioned itself as an advocate for Bitcoin and broader crypto adoption.

Ripple, Coinbase, Solana Among Crypto Firms Contributing Over $12M To Trump's Inauguration Fund

Crypto trading firm GSR led a $100 million private placement into Upexi (UPXI), a consumer-goods company pivoting to a digital asset-based treasury strategy.

GSR Anchors $100M Investment in Upexi to Purchase SOL, Stock Rockets 700%

Crypto trading GSR lead a $100 million deal into Upexi to help it create a Solana-based cryptocurrency treasury.

GSR helps consumer product firm Upexi create a SOL treasury with a $100 million private investment

Surging gold prices and bitcoin's (BTC) relatively strong price action amid a global market sell-off have some traders revisiting the latter's role as “digital gold” — a big narrative in bitcoin's early years but one that has lost steam in recent times.

BNB, SOL, XRP Spike Higher as Bitcoin 'Digital Gold' Narrative Makes a Comeback

Opensea has officially launched open access for solana token trading on its OS2 platform, eliminating the previously established waitlist of over 50,000 users. This move allows all users to engage in solana token trading immediately, marking a significant step in the platform's evolution.

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