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.

Marchés

Solana ETFs Could Draw Over $3B If Bitcoin, Ether ETF Trends Repeat

Three spot ETFs tracking SOL, HBAR and LTC went live under ’33 Act structure on Tuesday.

Par Helene Braun28 oct. 2025

Marchés

NYSE, Nasdaq List Solana, Hedera, Litecoin Spot Crypto ETFs for Trading This Week

NYSE and Nasdaq move ahead with listings for four new spot crypto ETFs as SEC staff process approvals despite the government shutdown.

Par Helene Braun, AI Boost27 oct. 2025

New York Stock Exchange, NYSE (Shutterstock)

Marchés

Bitcoin Bid, XRP Retakes 200-Day Average as Fed Rate Cut Looms; 'Mag 7' Earnings, Trump-Xi Summit Eyed

Major cryptocurrencies are trading higher ahead of a busy week featuring key Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan rate decisions alongside earnings reports from influential Mag 7 stocks.

Par Omkar Godbole26 oct. 2025

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Technologies

Solana's Marinade Labs CEO Eyes Lower Barrier to Entry for Validators After 'Alpenglow' Upgrade

In a conversation with CoinDesk, Marinade Labs' Michael Repetny gives an overview of the Solana staking ecosystem and the upcoming Alpenglow upgrade.

Par Margaux Nijkerk26 oct. 2025

Marchés

SOL Now on Fidelity’s Retail Platform as Price Tests $195 While $188 Support Draws Focus

SOL lands on Fidelity's retail trading platform, Gemini launches the Solana edition of its credit card, and $188 emerges as the key support level to watch.

Par Siamak Masnavi, CD Analytics25 oct. 2025

Marchés

How Much Could Bitcoin, Ether, XRP and Solana Move After the U.S. Inflation Report?

The release of September's Consumer Price Index (CPI) is expected to show a 3.1% rise in the cost of living from a year earlier, the highest in 18 months, according to FactSet.

Par Omkar Godbole, AI Boost24 oct. 2025