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.

Finance

DYdX Launches Solana Spot Trading, Opens Access to U.S. Users

The launch marks a notable shift for the decentralized exchange, which has until now been known almost entirely for its derivatives markets.

By Margaux NijkerkDec 11, 2025

Multiple charts and screens (TheDigitalArtist/Pixabay)

Finance

Bhutan Debuts TER Gold-Backed Token on Solana

The Himalayan kingdom introduced TER, a Solana-based token backed by physical gold and issued through Gelephu Mindfulness City.

By Jamie Crawley, AI BoostDec 11, 2025

Buddha point, Thimphu, Bhutan (Passang Tobgay/Unsplash)

Tech

Helium Expands to Brazil With Mambo WiFi in DePIN Breakthrough

The partnership represents one of Helium’s most significant international expansions so far.

By Margaux Nijkerk, AI BoostDec 10, 2025

Several balloons float against the ceiling

Finance

Superstate Rolls Out Direct Stock Issuance for Public Companies on Ethereum, Solana

SEC-registered firms can sell their own shares directly on blockchain rails to investors, raising funds in stablecoins.

By Krisztian Sandor, AI BoostDec 10, 2025

Robert Leshner, CEO of Superstate (Superstate)

Markets

Solana Hits Liquidity Reset That Preceded Every Major Rally This Year

The index reset to near-zero readings before abruptly turning higher — a shift that triggered weeks of trending price action and rapid rotation into Solana-based altcoins.

By Shaurya MalwaDec 10, 2025

Finance

Pye Finance Raises $5M Seed Round Led by Variant and Coinbase Ventures

The platform aims to make locked Solana staking positions tradable via an onchain marketplace.

By Will Canny, AI BoostDec 8, 2025

Scattered pile of $1 bills (Gerd Altmann/Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Here's How Bitcoin, Ether, XRP and Solana May Trade Today

ETH mirrors BTC's counter-trend consolidation as XRP probes key $2 support and SOL remains directionless

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostDec 8, 2025

Markets

Here's How Much Bitcoin, XRP, Ether, Solana May Move on Friday's Inflation Report

A softer inflation report could lower the 10-year Treasury yield and support cryptocurrencies.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostDec 5, 2025

Trading screens (TheDigitalArtist/Pixabay)

Web3

Coinbase, Chainlink Introduce Base-Solana Bridge to Link Ecosystems

The bridge, secured by Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol, allows users to trade and interact with Solana-based tokens on Base-based dapps.

By Francisco RodriguesDec 4, 2025