Bhutan has launched a sovereign gold-backed token on the Solana blockchain, aiming to merge traditional reserves with digital finance and broaden access to secure, asset-backed digital assets.
Base launches a Solana bridge to boost cross-chain liquidity, tapping Chainlink oracles for secure price feeds and verification. The integration aims to accelerate transfers, reduce slippage and deepen market access.
Crypto majors churn as investors await NVIDIA earnings; Kraken raises $800M in fresh funding, while Fidelity files to launch a Solana ETF – markets cautious as catalysts loom.
Arthur Hayes warned most Layer-1 blockchains outside Ethereum and Solana are ‘headed to zero,’ predicting market consolidation to favor a few resilient networks and wipe out weaker projects.
Solana ETFs attracted $369M in November as investors shifted toward productive-yield crypto assets, boosting demand for SOL funds after strong early uptake in U.S. spot offerings.
Crypto treasuries are losing appeal as institutional holders pivot to yield-bearing products, and staking ETFs will ‘eat their lunch,’ SOL Strategies CEO warns, predicting rapid market reallocation.
Bybit’s bbSOL secures institutional custody through Anchorage Digital, bolstering its institutional-grade credentials and widening access for compliant investors and institutional clients.
Grayscale has launched its highly anticipated Solana ETF, entering the competitive market for staking ETFs alongside Bitwise. This initiative aims to capture the growing interest in SOL while providing investors with potential yield opportunities within a regulated framework.
Jupiter DEX launches a Kalshi-powered prediction market for the F1 Mexico Grand Prix winner, allowing traders to stake on race outcomes via decentralized contracts and real-money derivatives.
Gemini launches a Solana credit card that pays rewards in SOL and auto-stakes them, simplifying crypto returns. The card delivers instant SOL rewards, automatic staking and partner benefits.