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

ARK Doubles Down on Solmate, Buys $162M of Shares After Funding SOL Treasury Purchase

The Nasdaq-listed sports club owner, rebranded from Brera Holdings, raised $300 million from UAE-based Pulsar Group and Ark Invest to buy SOL tokens.

By Jamie CrawleySep 19, 2025

Finance

Solmate Joins Solana Treasury Push With $300M Funding From UAE Investors, ARK Invest

Brera’s Solmate will hold and stake SOL, with support from ARK Invest, RockawayX, Pulsar Group and the Solana Foundation.

By Krisztian Sandor, AI BoostSep 18, 2025

Markets

BTC, XRP, SOL, DOGE Resume Slow Grind Higher After Fed, Dollar Index Is Resilient Too

Dovish Fed favors new all-time highs in major tokens, but the dollar resilience may prove costly.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostSep 18, 2025

Major tokens look to have resumed the slow grind higher. (NEOM/Unsplash)

Finance

Forward Industries Launches $4B ATM Offering to Expand Solana Treasury

Forward Industries currently has the largest solana treasury among publicly traded firms with 6.8 million SOL.

By Francisco RodriguesSep 17, 2025

Tech

Solana Veteran Joins Ava Labs to Spearhead Avalanche Growth

Prior to Ava Labs, Arielle Pennington was the head of communications at the Solana Foundation since April 2023.

By Margaux NijkerkSep 17, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Again Runs Into 2017-21 Trendline, SOL Flashes 'Shooting Star' Warning

Latest price moves from crypto’s big players show the bulls are hesitating ahead of the pivotal Fed rate decision.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostSep 16, 2025

A footballer almost tripping. (Shutterstock)

Markets

Ether Bigger Beneficiary of Digital Asset Treasuries Than Bitcoin or Solana: StanChart

The strongest DATs will be those with cheap funding, scale, and staking yield, which favors ether and solana treasuries over bitcoin, analyst Geoff Kendrick said.

By Will Canny, AI BoostSep 15, 2025