Solana (SOL)

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Solana’s Overnight Emergency Upgrade Raises Concerns About Its True Level of Decentralization

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In April, Solana network participants implemented an emergency upgrade to address a serious security vulnerability that could allow attackers to mint and steal tokens. Nonetheless, the coordinated effort to execute the mitigation measures and patch the vulnerability has raised concerns about the network’s level of decentralization. Solana’s Quiet Emergency Upgrade Raises Concerns Among Crypto Actors … Read more

DeFi Development Corp. Acquires Solana Validator Business for $3.5M

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DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV), a real-estate software firm and Solana-focused treasury company, announced Monday it has agreed to acquire a Solana validator business with an average delegated stake of 500,000 SOL ($75.5 million) for $3.5 million. $3.5M Deal: DeFi Development Corp. Bolsters Solana Treasury Strategy The deal, according to the release published on Monday, … Read more

Solana Policy Institute, Superstate, and Orca Unveil Project Open: A Proposal to Move Equity Trading Onchain

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Project Open was presented to the SEC as a pilot program to test the issuance of equity securities on public blockchains. By leveraging the zero settlement times and transparency of these blockchains, Project Open aims to lower the costs of issuance and trading simultaneously. Project Open Presented by Solana Policy Institute, Superstate, and Orca The … Read more

Solana, Litecoin, and XRP Lead 2025 ETF Approval Odds

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Bloomberg Intelligence exchange-traded fund (ETF) analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart have released updated odds for 2025 U.S. spot cryptocurrency ETF approvals, assigning a 90% chance to solana ( SOL). Bloomberg Intelligence Analysts Forecast 90% Chance for Solana, Litecoin Spot ETFs The analysts note that litecoin ( LTC) and digital asset index baskets also have … Read more

DEX Aggregator 1inch Expands to Solana, Enhancing DeFi Ecosystem

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Decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator 1inch has announced the expansion of its services to the rapidly growing Solana blockchain, solidifying its position as a leading swap marketplace in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. With the integration of Solana, 1inch users can now enjoy secure token swaps at optimal rates, leveraging the blockchain’s impressive metrics, which include … Read more

Solana Treasury Company Defi Development Corp Wants to Raise Up to $1 Billion

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DeFi Development Corp. (formerly Janover Inc.), a publicly traded firm focused on optimizing its treasury strategy within the solana ecosystem, has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to raise up to $1 billion through various securities offerings. The filing, dated April 25, 2025, includes common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, … Read more

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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