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.

Tech

The Protocol: Zora moves to Solana

Also: EF’s Stańczak to leave ED role, XRPL member-only DEX and Ethereum revives the DAO.

By Margaux NijkerkFeb 18, 2026

Finance

From FTX debris to global finance: Solana’s 2026 plan is all about the application layer

Resilience built from the debris of 2022 is now shaping the Solana ecosystems future, leaders from Jupiter, Backpack, Kamino and DoubleZero argued at Consensus Hong Kong 2026.

By Margaux Nijkerk, AI BoostFeb 12, 2026

Markets

Solana's Lily Liu champions internet capital markets at Consensus Hong Kong 2026

Fireside chat with Michael Lau spotlights finance focus, Asia's centrality, and revenue-driven growth

By James Van StratenFeb 11, 2026

Solana Foundation President Lily Liu (CoinDesk)

Finance

SOL-focused Forward Industries has had a tough run, but CIO says it's positioned for success

With no debt and the largest public solana treasury, Forward Industries' CIO says it can play offense and consolidate rivals as the sector strains.

By Will Canny, AI BoostFeb 7, 2026

Tech

Solana Foundation's Liu: Focus on finance, not gaming 'misadventures'

Liu’s remarks come as cryptocurrencies plunge and other industry leaders are narrowing their own visions for blockchain utility.

By Margaux Nijkerk, AI BoostFeb 5, 2026

Markets

Solana to reach $2,000 by 2030 despite recent plunge to $100, says Standard Chartered

Analyst Geoffrey Kendrick trimmed his 2026 SOL forecast to $250 from $310, but says stablecoin micropayments could drive a longer-term surge as Solana moves beyond memecoins.

By Helene Braun, AI BoostFeb 3, 2026

Markets

Germans can now buy bitcoin, ether, solana products directly from their ING accounts

These crypto products receive the same German tax treatment as directly held bitcoin.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostFeb 3, 2026

Finance

Solana DeFi platform step finance hit by $27 million treasury hack as token price craters

The platform's governance token (STEP) plummeted over 80% following the announcement amid a wider crypto market drawdown.

By Francisco Rodrigues, AI BoostJan 31, 2026

Tech

The Protocol: Ethereum to roll out new AI agents standard soon

Plus: Solana’s latest phase, OP token buybacks and EF post-quantum security team.

By Margaux NijkerkJan 28, 2026

AI agent tokens has garnered significant mindshare among crypto traders, growing into a multibillion dollar asset class. (Getty Images/Unsplash)

Finance

WisdomTree expands tokenized fund access to Solana in multichain push

Both institutional and retail investors will be able to mint, trade and hold the tokenized funds on Solana through WisdomTree Connect and WisdomTree Prime.

By Margaux Nijkerk, AI BoostJan 28, 2026