#solana News & Analysis

Bitcoin Surge To $72,000 Unleashes $470M Squeeze On Crypto Bears

Solana DEX Stabble urges liquidity exit after alleged DPRK mole revealed

Solana Foundation unveils security overhaul days after $270 million Drift exploit

Solana Foundation looks to beef up DeFi security as attacks continue

The Solana Foundation and Web3 security firm Asymmetric Research launched a new security initiative called STRIDE along with a real-time incident-response network. This move comes as DeFi attacks continue to plague the Solana ecosystem, highlighting the need for enhanced security measures.

Solana (SOL) April Analysis: Price Action, On-Chain Metrics, and Market Pressure

Solana (SOL) is trading between $78-$82 amid significant headwinds including a $285 million hack, declining total value locked (TVL), and increasing exchange supply. Technical and on-chain analysis suggests market pressure continues to weigh on SOL's price action in April.

Here’s Why The Bitcoin And Ethereum Prices Could Keep Crashing This Week

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices face continued downward pressure from multiple negative factors including escalating US-Iran tensions, a $285 million hack of the DRIFT Protocol by North Korean actors, and extreme fear sentiment in the crypto market.

Drift Protocol $280M exploit took 'months of deliberate preparation'

Drift Protocol suffered a $280 million exploit that required months of deliberate preparation by sophisticated attackers. The protocol believes with medium-high confidence that the same actors behind the $58 million Radiant Capital hack in October 2024 were responsible for this attack.

'Terrifying': Solana Founder Reacts to One of Biggest DeFi Hacks in History

Solana founder expressed shock at a major DeFi hack involving Drift protocol, describing it as 'terrifying' and representing one of the largest DeFi exploits in history. The incident highlights escalating security vulnerabilities in the DeFi space beyond typical smart contract bugs and phishing attacks.

Solana Foundation Launches Agent Skills to Connect AI Tools With On-Chain Operations

Solana Foundation launched Agent Skills, a developer toolkit that enables one-line integration of AI tools with blockchain operations. The platform features over 60 community-built skills with prebuilt security and compatibility components, supporting DeFi, payments, and infrastructure functions across major platforms like JupiterExchange and Raydium.

'We Are Ready to Speak': Drift Beckons North Korea-Linked Hackers Following $285M Exploit

Crypto Markets Tumble as Iran Strikes Resume, Drift Exploit Rattles Solana

Drift Loses $285 Million: Did Hackers Deal a Fatal Blow to Bear-Market DeFi?

Solana price confirms bearish crossover following Drift exploit, will it crash?

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