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.

Ethereum

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

Dogecoin

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

Bitcoin

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.

Opensea Announces Open Access for Solana Token Trading on OS2

A budding crypto collective wants to purchase a Cold War-era nuclear bunker by selling 100K NFTs, then forming a DAO to manage it.

ConstitutionDAO But for the Apocalypse: Solana NFT Project Aims to Buy Nuclear Bunker

After several solana-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) debuted on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), solana climbed more than 11% over the past seven days, earning its place as the leading gainer among the ten largest crypto assets by market capitalization. Solana Advances 11% on TSX ETF Debut; Polymarket Bettors Wager on U.S.

Polymarket Sees 79% Odds for US Solana ETF Amid 11% Weekly Gain

The price of Solana (SOL) has broken above the moving average lines and is approaching the next resistance level at $140.

Solana Price Is On The Rise But Faces The $140 Barrier

Pepe

In the latest cryptocurrency market update, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) and Pepe (CRYPTO: PEPE) are all demonstrating potential signs of a bullish reversal, indicating a possible recovery from recent bearish trends. What Happened: According to data, Bitcoin is testing a key technical formation that could reverse its recent bearish trends.

Bitcoin, Solana and Pepe Show Bullish Reversal Signs Amid Market Recovery

Galaxy proposed a wider array of options for voters in choosing deflation rates for Solana, with decision made from weighted average.

Galaxy proposes new ‘market-driven' voting system for Solana emissions following SIMD-228 rejection

Canadian retail investors now have a third option on their spot crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) menu, but one analyst says it may not be as big of a deal.

Solana ETFs Launch on Toronto Stock Exchange

Cryptocurrency trader and analyst Ali Martinez is leaning bearish on Solana (SOL) while updating his outlook on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).

Crypto Trader Says Massively Bearish Solana Target Still in Play, Unveils Outlook for Bitcoin and Ethereum

Solana is outpacing Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and other major coins right now, rising to its highest price so far this month Thursday.

Solana Hits Highest Price This Month Amid Coinbase Upgrades, Canadian ETF Launches

In January, Coinbase vowed to improve its Solana transaction processing infrastructure after users experienced withdrawal and depositing issues.

Coinbase improves Solana support following user complaints, increases transaction throughput five-fold

Global economic tensions and trade policy uncertainties continue to create volatility in the crypto market, with SOL navigating these challenges better than many alternatives.

Solana Surges 4.5% as Canada Launches First Spot ETFs

President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic hints at a Solana meme coin-related law, prompting the CAR token to spike.

Central African Republic Solana Meme Coin Jumps as President Fuels Rumors of Revival

The Solana copy trading bot has focused on speed, with a claimed 15% of trades completed in the same block as the mirrored wallet.

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