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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Solana Surges Toward $165 as Record Activity Fuels Bullish Momentum

SOL gained nearly 7% after breaking above $159 with strong volume, as on-chain metrics and network demand point to sustained upside pressure.

Yazan AI Boost, Siamak Masnavi3 Haz 2025

Solana (SOL) price chart showing 24-hour rally toward $160 with intraday peak at $162 on June 3, 2025 Caption:

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U.S. Share of Bitcoin, Ether and Solana Trading Volume Falls Below 45% as Asia Catches Up

Asian trading hours have gained market share in global bitcoin, ether, and solana spot trading volumes, while U.S. trading shares have declined.

Yazan Omkar Godbole3 Haz 2025

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Solana Reverses Gains After Failed Rally Sparks Heavy Selling

Multiple failed breakouts near $159 sent SOL tumbling on heavy volume, with technical signals now pointing to deeper downside risk unless key levels are reclaimed.

Yazan AI Boost, Siamak Masnavi2 Haz 2025

Solana (SOL) 24-hour price chart showing sharp intraday decline and partial recovery on June 2, 2025

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DOGE, XRP, SOL Show Price Bottoming as Bitcoin Traders Remain Optimistic

A general decline, profit-taking, and renewed tariff fears over the past few days are doing little to dent the long-term optimism of traders.

Yazan Shaurya Malwa2 Haz 2025

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Solana Holds Near $154 After Losing Support as Tariff Fears Rattle Markets

SOL trades sideways after slipping below its mid-April trendline, with short-term sentiment shaky despite ongoing growth in stablecoin activity and validator interest.

Yazan AI Boost, Siamak Masnavi1 Haz 2025

Solana (SOL) 24-hour chart showing minor dip to $153.08 after intraday high of $157.90 on June 1, 2025

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Dogecoin Dives 9%; Cardano’s ADA, SOL Slump 6% as Renewed Tariff Fears Jolt Markets

A fast-moving legal reversal saw the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issue a temporary stay on Wednesday’s lower court ruling that had struck down the tariffs.

Yazan Shaurya Malwa30 May 2025

Finans

Rain Expands Stablecoin Visa Cards to Solana, Tron and Stellar as Digital Payment Gains Momentum

The crypto card provider said demand is growing to make stablecoins spendable at merchants that accept Visa payments.

Yazan Krisztian Sandor, AI Boost29 May 2025

A Visa card being held to next to a payment terminal. (CardMapr.nl/Unsplash)

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Solana's 18 Month Long Bull Run Against Ether Is Over; XRP Ends Mini-Uptrend

The SOL/ETH ratio signals an end of a prolonged uptrend and ether outperformance ahead.

Yazan Omkar Godbole29 May 2025

Screenshot of a candle chart going down. (Maxim Hopman/Unsplash)

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Solana Scores Twin Institutional Wins With $1B Raise and First Public Liquid Staking Strategy

One firm filed to raise $1 billion to expand its SOL holdings while another became the first public company to adopt liquid staking tokens built on the network.

Yazan Shaurya Malwa29 May 2025