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

Bitcoin Struggles to Hold $115K; Solana, Dogecoin Show Relative Strength as Risk-Off Sentiment Lingers

A colloquial narrative that “altseason” is imminent has weakened, with traders rotating capital back into majors or moving to the sidelines entirely.

By Shaurya MalwaAug 5, 2025

Markets

BTC Risks Deeper Slide to $100K, XRP Challenges Corrective Trend

Bitcoin’s multi-month rally appears to have hit a significant wall, with a confluence of bearish signals emerging across both weekly and daily charts.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostAug 4, 2025

XRP prone to profit taking. (shutterstock_248427865)

Tech

Helium Plus Lets Businesses Join Solana DePIN Project With Just Wi-Fi

The Solana DePIN project is launching a new service that allows businesses to contribute to the Helium Network with just Wi-Fi and without having to buy new equipment.

By Margaux Nijkerk, AI BoostJul 31, 2025

A blue balloon (Getty Images/Fernando Trabanco Fotografia)

Markets

BTC Faces Golden Fibonacci Hurdle at $122K, XRP Holds Support at $3

BTC bulls need to overcome the 161.8% Fib extension, the so-called golden ratio.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJul 31, 2025

Tech

The Protocol: Ethereum Turns 10

Also: Linea Upgrades, Solana Internet Capital Markets Roadmap and Square Begins BTC Payments.

By Margaux NijkerkJul 30, 2025

Finance

DoubleZero Launches $537M SOL Stake Pool to Turbocharge Solana Validator Network

DoubleZero’s new 3 million SOL stake pool, DZSOL, aims to decentralize Solana validator infrastructure by offering access to its high-speed fiber network.

By Oliver KnightJul 30, 2025

A standing Austin Federa talks on stage at BUIDL Asia 2024

Markets

XRP Futures Volume on Kraken Eclipses Sol for 1st Time as Price Soars to Record

SOL still leads XRP in terms of futures open interest on Kraken and other exchanges.

By Omkar GodboleJul 30, 2025

XRP futures volume beat SOL on Kraken. (geralt/Pixabay)

Markets

Bitcoin's Bollinger Bands Tightest Since February; XRP, SOL Establish Lower Highs

BTC's Bollinger bands are now at their tightest since February.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJul 29, 2025

Markets

DeFi Dev Boosts Solana Treasury to $218M After Latest Purchase

The Nasdaq-listed firm funded the acquisition by its $5 billion standing equity line of credit facility.

By Krisztian Sandor, AI BoostJul 29, 2025

Markets

Nasdaq-Listed Upexi Secures $500M Equity Line to Expand Solana Treasury Holdings

Upexi adds $500 million in flexible capital through a new equity line agreement, giving it more firepower to scale its SOL holdings and staking strategy.

By Siamak Masnavi, CD AnalyticsJul 28, 2025