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.

Solana News

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‘The Ingredients Are All There’: Solana May Be Set to Soar, Says Bitwise

With ETF filings, major treasury buys, and a lightning-fast upgrade coming, Solana is drawing comparisons to early bitcoin, says Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan.

Von Helene Braun, AI Boost10. Sept. 2025

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan (Suzanne Cordiero/CoinDesk/Shutterstock)

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Bitcoin Retakes $112K, SOL Hits 7-Month High as Economists Downplay Recession Fears

Major tokens rose as experts downplayed fears of stagflation and recession triggered by downward revision of U.S. jobs.

Von Omkar Godbole, AI Boost10. Sept. 2025

Rising candle chart on monitor screen (Jakub Żerdzicki/Unsplash)

Finanzen

Forward Industries Raises $1.65B to Launch Solana Treasury, Shares Surge 128% Pre-Market

The design firm turned digital-asset player secured backing from Galaxy Digital, Jump Crypto, and Multicoin Capital in what it calls the largest Solana-focused treasury financing to date.

Von Oliver Knight8. Sept. 2025

The Solana conference's closing gala in Lisbon's main square. (Zack Seward/CoinDesk archives)

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XRP and SOL Signal Bull Run While Traders Hedge for Downside in Bitcoin and Ether

Options data from Deribit reveals a striking divergence in sentiment for major cryptocurrencies.

Von Omkar Godbole, AI Boost8. Sept. 2025

Options show a striking divergence in sentiment for major tokens. (Bankrx/Shutterstock)

Finanzen

SOL Strategies Wins Nasdaq Listing, Shares to Trade Under ‘STKE’

The Toronto-listed digital asset firm is focused on the Solana blockchain and will continue to trade there under the HODL symbol.

Von Will Canny, AI Boost5. Sept. 2025

Solana sign and logo

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Bitcoin at $112K, XRP, SOL Steady as Rate Cuts Sentiment Lingers Ahead of Jobs Report

“A $100K+ floor makes Bitcoin feel less like a high-beta trade and more like a global reserve asset in the making,” one observer said.

Von Shaurya Malwa5. Sept. 2025

U.S. Federal Reserve in Washington. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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Solana Outperforms Bitcoin; Possibly Poised to Follow Ether's Recent 200% Rally, Says Analyst

SOL is the "most obvious long right now," fueled by up to $2.6 billion demand from crypto vehicles in the next month, Arca CIO Jeff Dorman said.

Von Krisztian Sandor, AI Boost3. Sept. 2025

Solana (SOL) price (CoinDesk)

Technologie

The Protocol: Solana Community Approves Alpenglow Upgrade

Also: ETH Foundation to Sell 10K ETH, A Conversation with Bruce Liu, and Ethereum's Holesky Testnet to Sunset After Fusaka.

Von Margaux Nijkerk3. Sept. 2025

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Bitcoin Traders Warn of 12% Monthly Drop as Solana Leads Majors Gains

Traders say the combination of macro uncertainty, fragile sentiment, and thinning volumes leaves little room for error heading into what has historically been the toughest month on the calendar.

Von Shaurya Malwa3. Sept. 2025

warning (CoinDesk Archives)

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TRUMP, XRP, and SOL Options Signal a Potential Year-End Altcoin Season: PowerTrade

Crypto options platform PowerTrade reports that traders are betting on a strong year-end rally in several altcoins, including SOL, XRP, TRUMP, HYPE, LINK.

Von Omkar Godbole, AI Boost2. Sept. 2025

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