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.

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Ether Eyes $3.4K as XRP's Price Flashes Cautionary Sign

ETH eyes $3,400 after triangle breakout as major coins look north.

Di Omkar Godbole, AI Boost16 lug 2025, 6:52 a.m. GMT-4

XRP prone to profit taking. (shutterstock_248427865)

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Solana-Based Ranger Finance Rolls Out DEX Aggregator and Points Season

The protocol will aim to execute trades using an order routing system that taps into multiple trading venues.

Di Oliver Knight15 lug 2025, 10:30 a.m. GMT-4

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Bitcoin, XRP Open Interest Nears Record High as Bull Market Pullback Unfolds

BTC is down, but not out as SOL finds new resistance at $168.

Di Omkar Godbole, AI Boost15 lug 2025, 5:24 a.m. GMT-4

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Pump.fun Swiftly Raises $500M in Public Sale at $4B Fully Diluted Valuation

All 125 billion tokens sold at $0.004 each, giving PUMP a $4B fully diluted valuation; post-sale tokens stay initially frozen for up to 72 hours.

Di Francisco Rodrigues12 lug 2025, 11:31 a.m. GMT-4

Pump.fun's swap tool (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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SOL: Nasdaq-Listed Firm Secures $200M in Financing, with Over $150M Tied to Solana Treasury Strategy

Solana advances from $156.45 to $166.65 amid heightened trading activity and corporate accumulation strategies signalling sustained upward trajectory.

Di Siamak Masnavi, CD Analytics11 lug 2025, 12:04 p.m. GMT-4

Solana rises to $166.28, gaining 6.23% in 24 hours

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Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP Price Analysis: BTC Resistance at $120K?

Bitcoin's bullish momentum may face potential resistance at the $120,000 level.

Di Omkar Godbole, AI Boost11 lug 2025, 4:42 a.m. GMT-4

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What’s Next for Ether, Solana, XRP and Other Majors as Bitcoin Clears $118K

“The BTC breakout marks a regime shift, and we expect altcoin dispersion to rise from here,” one trader said, with several trading desks expecting higher moves in major tokens.

Di Shaurya Malwa11 lug 2025, 2:57 a.m. GMT-4

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Pump.fun Acquires Wallet Tracker Kolscan to Expand Onchain Trading Tools

The integration with Pump.fun could improve existing product features but also lay the groundwork for new trading experiences built around transparency, gamification, and social investing.

Di Shaurya Malwa11 lug 2025, 2:30 a.m. GMT-4