Solana News

Solana (SOL) was launched in 2020 by Anatoly Yakovenko as a high-performance blockchain designed to support thousands of transactions per second through its innovative Proof of History consensus mechanism combined with Proof of Stake. Built to compete directly with Ethereum, Solana offers developers fast transaction speeds and low fees, making it attractive for DeFi applications, NFT marketplaces, and Web3 gaming platforms.

The Solana ecosystem has rapidly expanded to include major DeFi protocols like Serum and Raydium, popular NFT collections, and gaming projects that leverage the network's speed and cost advantages. Despite experiencing several network outages that raised questions about decentralization and stability, Solana has maintained strong developer activity and institutional backing, with SOL serving as both a utility token for transaction fees and a staking asset for network security.

At CoinDesk, we cover comprehensive Solana news from protocol developments and network performance to the thriving NFT and DeFi ecosystems built on the platform. Our reporting tracks Solana's technical improvements, major partnerships, institutional adoption, and the ongoing efforts to address network reliability concerns while maintaining its competitive edge.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person.

Markets

Solana ETFs Post Second-Biggest November Inflows as Demand Grows During Downturn

Spot SOL exchange-traded funds extended an inflow streak since they began trading on Oct. 28 while bitcoin and ether ETFs bled hundreds of millions of dollars.

By Olivier AcunaNov 20, 2025

Markets

Why Bitcoin, XRP, Solana, and Ether Slide as Gold and Silver Soar?

Major cryptocurrencies and gold and silver have been on diverging trends despite the pause in the dollar rally.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostNov 14, 2025

Trading prices displayed on a monitor screen.( AhmadArdity /Pixabay)

Markets

Solana Slides 5% to $145 as Technical Breakdown Overshadows ETF Momentum

The token fell through key support despite elevated trading volume and continued institutional inflows into spot ETFs.

By CD Analytics, Siamak MasnaviNov 13, 2025

Finance

Solana-Focused Upexi Approves $50M Share Buyback as Digital Asset Treasuries Turn to Repurchases

The Solana-centric company is joining a growing list of crypto treasury companies opting to buy back shares as investor appetite for DATs vane.

By Krisztian SandorNov 13, 2025

Markets

Solana Drops 4.9% Breaking Below Key Support as Alameda Unlocks Continue

Institutional inflows of $336 million fail to offset selling pressure as SOL falls to $153 amid fresh token releases.

By CD Analytics, Siamak MasnaviNov 12, 2025

Finance

Pantera-Backed Solana Company to Tokenize Its Shares With Superstate's Opening Bell

The move follows fellow Solana treasury firm Forward Industries making its stock available onchain.

By Krisztian Sandor, AI BoostNov 12, 2025

Markets

Solana Drops Below Key $165 Level as Technical Support Cracks

SOL breaks below key $165 level amid selling pressure while broader crypto markets show mixed signals during elevated volume session.

By CD Analytics, Siamak MasnaviNov 11, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin's $100K Question: Here's Why BTC, XRP, SOL May Surge This Week

Bitcoin has rebounded above $103,000, lifting altcoins.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostNov 9, 2025

Cryptocurrencies are likely to surge in the coming days. (lizzyliz/Pixabay)

Opinion

Ethereum Is Like a Shark. If It Stops Moving, It Will Die

Though Ethereum is still the preferred platform among institutions for asset tokenization, DeFi apps and stablecoin creation, it faces threats that will erode its edge if it doesn't move to meet the market, argues Axelar co-founder and CEO Sergey Gorbunov.

By Sergey GorbunovNov 6, 2025