Institutions Go All-in on Solana: Nearly $1 Billion Secured This Week

This week, several institutions and venture capital firms announced purchases or investments in Solana totaling $1 billion, highlighting the token’s relevance for the wider crypto industry. GSR, Galaxy Digital, SOL Strategies, Astra Fintech, and RockawayX are behind these moves to grow the Solana ecosystem. Solana Ecosystem Gets Attention: Close to $1 Billion Captured in a … Read more

RockawayX Launches $125 Million Fund to Back Solana’s Next Generation of Builders

Crypto VC firm RockawayX has launched a $125 million fund focused on early-stage Solana-based projects. With a track record of success and a hands-on investment strategy, the firm aims to capitalize on yield-generating DeFi opportunities. RockawayX Bets Big on Solana Again with Strategic Investment RockawayX, the Prague-based venture firm that backed Solana before it even … Read more

SOL Strategies Secures $500M to Increase Solana Holdings

The funds were raised via convertible notes and will be used to purchase and subsequently stake solana tokens with the goal of generating yield. Half-Billion Dollar Bet: SOL Strategies Gets Cash to Bulk up Solana Stash Canadian crypto company SOL Strategies has secured a $500 million convertible note facility from New York-based investment firm ATW … Read more

Defi Development Corporation Adds $9.9M in Solana to Treasury, Taps Binance VP as CFO

The publicly traded firm formerly known as Janover, DeFi Development Corporation (Nasdaq: JNVR), has announced the appointment of Fei “John” Han as Chief Financial Officer and Dan Kang as Head of Investor Relations, enhancing its financial leadership team as it scales its crypto-focused treasury strategy. Han, who brings over 15 years of experience from notable … Read more

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

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. As of April 22, 2025, the company reports a SOL per share (SPS) … Read more

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

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. Concurrently, the firm withdrew 752,240 SOL, … Read more

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

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. In addition to funding, Astra … Read more

N1 Launches First Testnet, Inviting Developers for Access

N1, a layer 1 blockchain backed by Founders Fund, has announced the launch of its first testnet, inviting developers to request access via direct message. Designed to support applications and horizontal scalability, N1 aims to streamline performance by avoiding consensus in most cases, allowing for unordered and asynchronous transactions by default. This approach enhances scalability … Read more

Opensea Announces Open Access for Solana Token Trading on OS2

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. The introduction of open access reflects Opensea’s commitment to enhancing user experience … Read more