#solana News & Analysis

Here's how bitcoin, Ethereum and other networks are preparing for the looming quantum threat

Bitcoin Slides Below $69,000 as Iran Stalemate Fuels Global Selloff

Bitcoin fell below $69,000 amid a global market selloff triggered by geopolitical tensions related to Iran. Major altcoins including Ethereum, Solana, and XRP experienced significant declines of approximately 5%.

Anatoly Yakovenko on Solana's 44% Crypto Transactions Domination: 'Big One'

Solana has captured 44% of all cryptocurrency transactions, prompting discussions about its expanding use cases and network adoption. Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko characterized this transaction dominance as a 'big one,' highlighting the blockchain's significant market position.

Stablecoin Remittances Get a Boost as TRM Labs and Zepz Announce Partnership

TRM Labs and Zepz have partnered to enhance stablecoin compliance for cross-border remittances, with Zepz transferring over $17 billion in 2025 through their Solana-based Sendwave Wallet. The partnership enables USDC transactions across 100+ countries while providing AML and sanctions risk compliance frameworks for migrant workers' remittance needs.

Hashdex Nasdaq ETF Exposes Investors to XRP, Solana and Cardano

Hashdex Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF (NCIQ) has expanded its holdings to include seven major digital assets including XRP, Solana, and Cardano, as disclosed in its first annual SEC Form 10-K filing. This expansion provides traditional investors with broader exposure to alternative cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Solana Foundation exec predicts AI agents set to drive 99% of onchain transactions in 2 years

A Solana Foundation executive predicts that AI agents will drive 99% of blockchain transactions within two years. This shift towards AI-driven transactions could revolutionize digital economies by emphasizing automation and efficiency in financial systems.

Bitcoin Price News Reveals 1000x Setup as Trump Demands Iran Surrender and Oil Rises While Pepeto BTC and SOL React

President Trump's declaration demanding Iran's surrender has pushed Brent crude oil above $90 for the first time in over a year, causing stocks and cryptocurrency markets to decline. The geopolitical tensions are creating market instability that particularly impacts Bitcoin, Solana, and other crypto assets including meme coin Pepeto.

Solana bets on AI agents: Foundation says network is becoming core infrastructure for ‘agentic’ internet

Solana Foundation's Vibhu Norby believes the Solana network is positioning itself as core infrastructure for AI agents and the 'agentic' internet. This strategic shift could fundamentally transform traditional internet business models as AI agents become more prevalent.

Crypto News Today: DeepSnitch AI’s 210% Rally Leads as Solana & XRP Face Resistance

DeepSnitch AI token surged 210% leading crypto markets, while Solana and XRP face technical resistance levels. Tether announced its first comprehensive audit in 14 years, a potentially significant event for the $184 billion USDT market cap and global crypto trading volumes.

Major Financial Giants Adopt Solana’s AI-Driven Blockchain Platform for Payments

Over Half A Billion Dollars Wiped Out As Bitcoin Locks In At $70,000

A Major Solana Milestone: US SEC’s Latest Filing Puts SOL In The Commodity Category

Crypto Market Regains Its Nerve as ETF Inflows Top $1B, Report Shows

Solana Price Outlook: Whale Accumulation Diverges From Futures Selling Pressure as SEC Grants Commodity Status

Solana (SOL) Gains Momentum After SEC Declares It a Digital Commodity

Tron Revenue Tops Blockchain Networks with $24.96M Monthly Earnings

Tron has become the top-performing blockchain by revenue, generating $947K in 24 hours and $24.96M monthly, exceeding the combined earnings of major competitors like Ethereum, Base, Polygon, and Solana. The strong performance is driven by consistent stablecoin transfer fees and high-volume transactions.

Polymarket Shows 57% Probability Ethereum Could Lose Its #2 Crypto Spot in 2026

Polymarket prediction market shows a 57% probability that Ethereum could lose its #2 cryptocurrency ranking by market cap in 2026. Competition from Solana's growing DeFi ecosystem and rising stablecoin market caps like Tether are challenging Ethereum's position, though it maintains the largest DeFi infrastructure.

Crypto Warning: Bonk.fun Domain Hack Exposes Solana Traders To Wallet Drain

The Bonk.fun domain was compromised in a hack that exposed Solana traders to wallet draining exploits. The crypto platform confirmed their main website was hijacked, putting users' funds at risk through malicious code injection.

Crypto Thieves Pivot To Phishing As Protocol Hacks Decline In February

Crypto theft patterns shifted in February as phishing attacks targeting individuals surpassed protocol exploits, with total losses dropping to $50 million compared to January's $385 million. The Step Finance hack alone accounted for $30 million of February's losses, while Bybit prevented over $300 million in unauthorized withdrawals in Q4 2023.

Solana Spot ETFs Achieve Major Benchmark Following Months Of Their Debut

Solana Spot ETFs have reached a significant milestone months after their launch, demonstrating strong institutional and retail demand despite broader cryptocurrency market bearish conditions. The achievement reflects underlying strength in Solana's market position beyond price performance.

Solana Overtakes Ethereum In Trillion-Dollar Sector, Is There A New King In Town?

Solana has surpassed Ethereum in the number of real-world asset (RWA) holders according to RWA.xyz data, marking a significant milestone for the network. However, Ethereum still maintains its lead in total tokenized value within the RWA sector.

Top Analyst Suggests Solana May Surpass XRP In Market Value: Here’s Why And When

Market analyst Alex Carchidi suggests Solana could surpass XRP's market valuation, driven by the infrastructure race for tokenizing real-world assets. While XRP currently holds a $87 billion market cap versus Solana's $50 billion, Solana's speed and cost-effectiveness in handling tokenized stocks and commodities could drive growth, with predictions of overtaking XRP by 2030.

Wall Street funneled $540M into US Solana ETFs in Q4: Bloomberg

Wall Street institutional investors poured $540 million into US-based spot Solana ETFs during Q4, with investment advisors leading at $270 million and hedge funds contributing $186 million. This demonstrates significant institutional adoption and confidence in Solana-based investment products.

Global insurance broker Aon tests stablecoin payments with Coinbase, Paxos

Global insurance broker Aon has conducted tests using stablecoin payments for insurance premiums, utilizing USDC on Ethereum and PayPal USD on Solana in partnership with Coinbase and Paxos. The pilot program explores how digital currencies could transform traditional insurance settlement processes.

Kraken launches xChange engine to power tokenized stock trading

Kraken has launched the xChange engine, a new onchain trading platform that enables trading of over 70 tokenized equities across Ethereum and Solana networks. The xStocks platform represents a significant expansion into tokenized traditional assets, bridging conventional stock markets with decentralized trading infrastructure.