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Exclusive: Female-led Drift raises $25 million to expand Solana exchange and become 'Robinhood of crypto'

Drift aims to create a comprehensive crypto finance platform on Solana, positioning itself as the 'Robinhood of crypto.'

Cuy Sheffield: The Reason Visa Is 'Everywhere' in Crypto

Visa's head of crypto, Cuy Sheffield, has been leading various crypto experiments and pilots throughout the year.
Visa is expanding its stablecoin pilot using Solana and is focused on blockchain technology for the payments industry.

'Blurt' Developer Thinks Crypto Makes for Better Donations to Twitch Streamers

mtnDAO fosters a collaborative environment where developers innovate without constraints, exemplified by T.J. Littlejohn's creation of Blurt, a crypto donation tool.

Chillguy Creator Threatens Legal Action as Crypto Trenches Scour TikTok

Phillip Banks, creator of the "Chill Guy" meme, plans to enforce copyright and issue takedown notices for its unauthorized commercial use.

Solana Unveils Details of Second Crypto Phone 'Seeker'

Solana's upcoming phone, Seeker, enhances crypto usability and hardware features, aiming to advance the mobile crypto experience.
Seeker benefits from strong pre-orders and improved supply chain agreements.

Solana Token Issuer Pump.Fun Rakes in Big Bucks With 1M SOL in Lifetime Fees

Pump.Fun has achieved significant success, nearing 1 million SOL in fees with 2.5 million tokens launched since March.

Exclusive: Female-led Drift raises $25 million to expand Solana exchange and become 'Robinhood of crypto'

Drift aims to create a comprehensive crypto finance platform on Solana, positioning itself as the 'Robinhood of crypto.'

Cuy Sheffield: The Reason Visa Is 'Everywhere' in Crypto

Visa's head of crypto, Cuy Sheffield, has been leading various crypto experiments and pilots throughout the year.
Visa is expanding its stablecoin pilot using Solana and is focused on blockchain technology for the payments industry.

'Blurt' Developer Thinks Crypto Makes for Better Donations to Twitch Streamers

mtnDAO fosters a collaborative environment where developers innovate without constraints, exemplified by T.J. Littlejohn's creation of Blurt, a crypto donation tool.

Chillguy Creator Threatens Legal Action as Crypto Trenches Scour TikTok

Phillip Banks, creator of the "Chill Guy" meme, plans to enforce copyright and issue takedown notices for its unauthorized commercial use.

Solana Unveils Details of Second Crypto Phone 'Seeker'

Solana's upcoming phone, Seeker, enhances crypto usability and hardware features, aiming to advance the mobile crypto experience.
Seeker benefits from strong pre-orders and improved supply chain agreements.

Solana Token Issuer Pump.Fun Rakes in Big Bucks With 1M SOL in Lifetime Fees

Pump.Fun has achieved significant success, nearing 1 million SOL in fees with 2.5 million tokens launched since March.
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Solana-Based RWA Platform AgriDex Taps Stripe's Bridge to Lower Cost for Agricultural Trade Settlements

AgriDex leverages Bridge to enhance the efficiency of cross-border agricultural transactions on the Solana blockchain.

Juiced USDS Yields Woo Solana Traders to Sky's Stablecoin

USDS, Sky's new stablecoin, quickly gained traction on Solana, surpassing $89 million in supply within the first day due to aggressive incentives.

Solana's Surge: Why is It Set to Lead the Blockchain Industry? | HackerNoon

Solana's ecosystem is rapidly growing, driven by increased user demand for fast and affordable transactions, ranking the blockchain as a leading force in the market.

Solana-Based RWA Platform AgriDex Taps Stripe's Bridge to Lower Cost for Agricultural Trade Settlements

AgriDex leverages Bridge to enhance the efficiency of cross-border agricultural transactions on the Solana blockchain.

Juiced USDS Yields Woo Solana Traders to Sky's Stablecoin

USDS, Sky's new stablecoin, quickly gained traction on Solana, surpassing $89 million in supply within the first day due to aggressive incentives.

Solana's Surge: Why is It Set to Lead the Blockchain Industry? | HackerNoon

Solana's ecosystem is rapidly growing, driven by increased user demand for fast and affordable transactions, ranking the blockchain as a leading force in the market.
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Bitcoin, Solana Hit New Cycle Highs Against Ether as Trump Edges Closer to U.S. Presidency

Bitcoin hit an all-time high above $75,000 following Donald Trump's election victory, propelling the crypto market to a $2.45 trillion valuation.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Consolidates at $64K Before Next Push Higher

Federal Reserve Chair's dovish remarks have boosted the crypto market, suggesting potential record highs for Bitcoin and Ethereum.

First Mover Americas: BTC Hit All-Time High as Trump Closed In on Victory

Bitcoin's price surge reflects market sentiment surrounding political developments and pro-crypto candidates.
Growing anticipation for favorable regulations boosts investor confidence in major cryptocurrencies.

First Mover Americas: Solana Breaks Out to New Cycle Highs

Crypto markets show dynamic shifts with Solana leading gains while Bitcoin sees a slight pullback as investor sentiment fluctuates.

Bitcoin Climbs 3% to Retake $68K With Solana Outperforming, Ether Showing Relative Weakness

Cryptocurrencies surged with Bitcoin leading gains, while Ether struggled amidst a broader market recovery.

First Mover Americas: Crypto Prices Little Changed, XRP Surges

XRP surged 20% due to Ripple-SEC case settlement. Metaplanet borrows $6.8M to purchase Bitcoin as a reserve asset. Brazil approves Solana-based ETF.

Bitcoin, Solana Hit New Cycle Highs Against Ether as Trump Edges Closer to U.S. Presidency

Bitcoin hit an all-time high above $75,000 following Donald Trump's election victory, propelling the crypto market to a $2.45 trillion valuation.

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Consolidates at $64K Before Next Push Higher

Federal Reserve Chair's dovish remarks have boosted the crypto market, suggesting potential record highs for Bitcoin and Ethereum.

First Mover Americas: BTC Hit All-Time High as Trump Closed In on Victory

Bitcoin's price surge reflects market sentiment surrounding political developments and pro-crypto candidates.
Growing anticipation for favorable regulations boosts investor confidence in major cryptocurrencies.

First Mover Americas: Solana Breaks Out to New Cycle Highs

Crypto markets show dynamic shifts with Solana leading gains while Bitcoin sees a slight pullback as investor sentiment fluctuates.

Bitcoin Climbs 3% to Retake $68K With Solana Outperforming, Ether Showing Relative Weakness

Cryptocurrencies surged with Bitcoin leading gains, while Ether struggled amidst a broader market recovery.

First Mover Americas: Crypto Prices Little Changed, XRP Surges

XRP surged 20% due to Ripple-SEC case settlement. Metaplanet borrows $6.8M to purchase Bitcoin as a reserve asset. Brazil approves Solana-based ETF.
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'It's So Early': How Solana Is Competing With Ethereum for Institutional Interest

Solana, often associated with meme coins, is attracting institutional interest for its scalable solutions and low transaction fees.

Solana Jumps 17%, Flips BNB Chain Token, as Trump's Lead Renews ETF Hopes

Solana's SOL surged 17% in 24 hours due to ETF expectations and potential regulatory changes under a Trump administration.

Solana soars 19% thanks to an AI memecoin frenzy

Solana's recent price surge is driven by the rise of AI memecoins, outperforming major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Binance, FalconX and the Curious Case of 1.35M Missing Solana Tokens

FalconX mismanaged 1.35 million SOL tokens for years, which belonged to Binance, raising concerns about cryptocurrency accounting and asset tracking.

Coinbase Brings Bitcoin to Solana, Spurring High Hopes for DeFi Surge

Coinbase's cbBTC aims to enhance DeFi activity on Solana by providing an easy way to trade Bitcoin-backed tokens.

Solana vs Ethereum: The David vs Goliath Battle for Smart-Contract Supremacy | HackerNoon

Ethereum leads the DApp ecosystem but Solana is rapidly gaining traction with significant user growth and performance.

'It's So Early': How Solana Is Competing With Ethereum for Institutional Interest

Solana, often associated with meme coins, is attracting institutional interest for its scalable solutions and low transaction fees.

Solana Jumps 17%, Flips BNB Chain Token, as Trump's Lead Renews ETF Hopes

Solana's SOL surged 17% in 24 hours due to ETF expectations and potential regulatory changes under a Trump administration.

Solana soars 19% thanks to an AI memecoin frenzy

Solana's recent price surge is driven by the rise of AI memecoins, outperforming major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Binance, FalconX and the Curious Case of 1.35M Missing Solana Tokens

FalconX mismanaged 1.35 million SOL tokens for years, which belonged to Binance, raising concerns about cryptocurrency accounting and asset tracking.

Coinbase Brings Bitcoin to Solana, Spurring High Hopes for DeFi Surge

Coinbase's cbBTC aims to enhance DeFi activity on Solana by providing an easy way to trade Bitcoin-backed tokens.

Solana vs Ethereum: The David vs Goliath Battle for Smart-Contract Supremacy | HackerNoon

Ethereum leads the DApp ecosystem but Solana is rapidly gaining traction with significant user growth and performance.
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Ex-Valkyrie CEO Leah Wald's Investment Firm Buys Four Validators, Including Solana Network's, for Nearly $18M

Sol Strategies invested nearly $18 million to acquire validators from Cogent Crypto, focusing on expanding their involvement in the Solana ecosystem.

Second Solana ETF Approved in Brazil

Brazil's CVM has approved a second Solana ETF, signaling regulatory support for crypto investments in Brazil.

Ex-Valkyrie CEO Leah Wald's Investment Firm Buys Four Validators, Including Solana Network's, for Nearly $18M

Sol Strategies invested nearly $18 million to acquire validators from Cogent Crypto, focusing on expanding their involvement in the Solana ecosystem.

Second Solana ETF Approved in Brazil

Brazil's CVM has approved a second Solana ETF, signaling regulatory support for crypto investments in Brazil.
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VC Darling Eclipse Finally Debuts Its Solana-Ethereum Blockchain Hybrid

Eclipse has launched a layer-2 blockchain integrating Ethereum and Solana technology for faster transactions and lower fees.

The Unique Way the Solana Trading Ecosystem Is Making Bank

Solana's on-chain trading ecosystem is the third most profitable category in crypto, generating significant revenues and surpassing other networks in transaction fee contributions.

Solana's Crypto-Governance Hub Realms is Under New Management

Realms is shifting focus toward profit generation while maintaining free governance tools for Solana-based DAOs.

Neon EVM Adopts Network Extensions To Redefine Solana's Product Categories | HackerNoon

Neon EVM launches Network Extensions to enhance Solana's capabilities, offering a solution that avoids liquidity fragmentation and supports cohesive blockchain growth.

Hamilton Lane becomes first asset manager to launch a fund on Solana blockchain

Tokenizing real-world assets like Hamilton Lane's SCOPE fund on the Solana blockchain enables access to a broader range of investors, including mass affluent and crypto native individuals.

Jump's 'Frankendancer' Validator Client Is Live on Solana Mainnet

Firedancer, Jump Crypto's validator client for Solana, is live on testnet and nearing maturity, enhancing blockchain performance and redundancy.

VC Darling Eclipse Finally Debuts Its Solana-Ethereum Blockchain Hybrid

Eclipse has launched a layer-2 blockchain integrating Ethereum and Solana technology for faster transactions and lower fees.

The Unique Way the Solana Trading Ecosystem Is Making Bank

Solana's on-chain trading ecosystem is the third most profitable category in crypto, generating significant revenues and surpassing other networks in transaction fee contributions.

Solana's Crypto-Governance Hub Realms is Under New Management

Realms is shifting focus toward profit generation while maintaining free governance tools for Solana-based DAOs.

Neon EVM Adopts Network Extensions To Redefine Solana's Product Categories | HackerNoon

Neon EVM launches Network Extensions to enhance Solana's capabilities, offering a solution that avoids liquidity fragmentation and supports cohesive blockchain growth.

Hamilton Lane becomes first asset manager to launch a fund on Solana blockchain

Tokenizing real-world assets like Hamilton Lane's SCOPE fund on the Solana blockchain enables access to a broader range of investors, including mass affluent and crypto native individuals.

Jump's 'Frankendancer' Validator Client Is Live on Solana Mainnet

Firedancer, Jump Crypto's validator client for Solana, is live on testnet and nearing maturity, enhancing blockchain performance and redundancy.
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#defi

Crypto Investment Firm Deus X Capital Unveils DeFi Unit Which Will Start New Yield Generating Protocol

Deus X Capital launches Solstice Labs to enhance yield opportunities in decentralized finance for all investors using Solana blockchain.

RateX Goes Live on Solana: The First Leveraged Yield Exchange is Now Jupiter & Jito Aligned | HackerNoon

RateX's launch on Solana Mainnet introduces leveraged yield trading with innovative solutions to enhance capital efficiency and user returns.

Ether Market Cap Adds Close to an Entire Solana Blockchain in a Single Day

Ether's market value surged by $70 billion, nearing SOL's $80 billion, with analysts forecasting a widening gap favoring ETH over rivals.

Crypto Investment Firm Deus X Capital Unveils DeFi Unit Which Will Start New Yield Generating Protocol

Deus X Capital launches Solstice Labs to enhance yield opportunities in decentralized finance for all investors using Solana blockchain.

RateX Goes Live on Solana: The First Leveraged Yield Exchange is Now Jupiter & Jito Aligned | HackerNoon

RateX's launch on Solana Mainnet introduces leveraged yield trading with innovative solutions to enhance capital efficiency and user returns.

Ether Market Cap Adds Close to an Entire Solana Blockchain in a Single Day

Ether's market value surged by $70 billion, nearing SOL's $80 billion, with analysts forecasting a widening gap favoring ETH over rivals.
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deBridge Token Goes Live With DBR Airdropped to 491K Wallets

deBridge's DBR governance token launched with a substantial airdrop to engage early users and enable decentralized decision-making.

Solana's SOL Gets First Implied Volatility Index on Volmex

Volmex introduced a 14-day implied volatility index for Solana's SOL token to measure expected price swings.
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PayPal Makes Retail Stablecoin Play with PYUSD on Solana

PYUSD stablecoin by PayPal moves to Solana after Ethereum, enhancing speed and cost efficiency.

Pump.Fun's Removal of $2 Issuance Charge Pushes Daily Fees to All-Time Highs, But Users are Unhappy

Pump.Fun has set a record by generating $5.3 million in fees over 24 hours, leading the crypto token generation market.

Dogecoin Pup Owner's New Shiba Inu Ends Up in NEIRO Memecoin Drama

NEIRO tokens created on Solana after Kabosu's owner introduced new Shiba Inu, leading to market confusion and trading frenzy.

SOLYMPICS Crashes After Price Rally - Should Investors Consider This New Olympic-Themed Crypto Presale?

Solympics, a Solana-based meme coin, made significant gains but dropped over 40% due to a sharp correction and wider crypto market losses. The project incorporates Olympic themes and NFTs to engage users.

PayPal Makes Retail Stablecoin Play with PYUSD on Solana

PYUSD stablecoin by PayPal moves to Solana after Ethereum, enhancing speed and cost efficiency.

Pump.Fun's Removal of $2 Issuance Charge Pushes Daily Fees to All-Time Highs, But Users are Unhappy

Pump.Fun has set a record by generating $5.3 million in fees over 24 hours, leading the crypto token generation market.

Dogecoin Pup Owner's New Shiba Inu Ends Up in NEIRO Memecoin Drama

NEIRO tokens created on Solana after Kabosu's owner introduced new Shiba Inu, leading to market confusion and trading frenzy.

SOLYMPICS Crashes After Price Rally - Should Investors Consider This New Olympic-Themed Crypto Presale?

Solympics, a Solana-based meme coin, made significant gains but dropped over 40% due to a sharp correction and wider crypto market losses. The project incorporates Olympic themes and NFTs to engage users.
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Solana Sees Arrival of Nomura, Brevan Howard-Affiliated Tokenization Firm Libre

Adding Libre's tokenization gateway to Solana brings access to prominent funds like SCOPE, Brevan Howard, and Blackrock.

Solana ETF Hopes, Rising Fundamentals Are Driving SOL Prices Higher, Traders Say

Increased transactional activity on Solana results in outperformance, supported by growing TVL and market sentiments.
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Crypto Bridge LayerZero Connects to Solana Blockchain

LayerZero bridging protocol expanding to Solana provides seamless asset transfer between Ethereum and Solana.

The Protocol: Is Solana's Rebound The Real Thing?

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin updates roadmap for addressing speed and centralization issues
Solana's SOL token rebounds above $100, indicating renewed confidence in the ecosystem

Solana Leapfrogs Ethereum on DEX Volume

Solana-based DEXs busier than Ethereum in trading volume.
Solana capital efficiency surpasses Ethereum according to Reflexivity Research.

Crypto Bridge LayerZero Connects to Solana Blockchain

LayerZero bridging protocol expanding to Solana provides seamless asset transfer between Ethereum and Solana.

The Protocol: Is Solana's Rebound The Real Thing?

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin updates roadmap for addressing speed and centralization issues
Solana's SOL token rebounds above $100, indicating renewed confidence in the ecosystem

Solana Leapfrogs Ethereum on DEX Volume

Solana-based DEXs busier than Ethereum in trading volume.
Solana capital efficiency surpasses Ethereum according to Reflexivity Research.
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SOL, XPR Could Be Possible Candidates for ETFs, Standard Chartered Says

Standard Chartered predicts Solana and Ripple's XRP as potential future spot ETF contenders by 2025.

Solana-Based Wallet Phantom Buys Web3 Specialist Bitski

Bitski's embedded wallet tech allows onboarding via email.

Ether-Bitcoin Ratio Slides to Lowest Since April 2021. Here's Why

Ether-bitcoin ratio hits three-year low, down 16% YTD.

Meme Stocks Outperform Bitcoin Price In May - Are These Under-the-Radar Solana Meme Coins Next?

Meme stocks like Gamestop (GME) and AMC have influenced the crypto market, with the Solana meme coin GME rising over 2,500% in a week.

VanEck CEO Says Transaction Fee Is Bigger Story Than Bitcoin or Ethereum ETFs

Transaction fees are a crucial focus in the cryptocurrency industry for building applications.
Solana and layer 2 solutions offer lower and more predictable transaction costs compared to Bitcoin and Ethereum.

SOL, BOME Trend on Social Media as Ether, Bitcoin Lag

Solana's SOL and The Book of Meme (BOME) received the most crowd attention over the weekend.
Both SOL and BOME outperformed ETH, BTC, and the broader market in the past seven days.
Increased crowd chatter might indicate an impending retail investor frenzy.

Bitcoin hits new high, Solana price jumps as memecoins mania rises and Worldcoin faces heat in Spain | TechCrunch

Crypto community is shifting towards a more empowering message like 'choose rich.'
Eventful week in the crypto world with Solana's price rise, Sei Labs' Ethereum solution, Nigeria-Binance tensions, and Worldcoin's issues.

FIL, GRT Rally Boosts CoinDesk Computing Index as Bitcoin Struggles

The CoinDesk Computing Index (CPU) has gained 11% in seven days, outperforming bitcoin and the broader CoinDesk 20 index.
Filecoin (FIL) and The Graph's (GRT) rally has driven the gains in the CoinDesk Computing Index.

Solana's Scorching Rally Shows Ethereum Has a Serious Competitor

Solana (SOL) generated tremendous hype in 2021, with fans touting its ability to solve the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain's core problem.
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Ether, Solana Hit 19-Month Highs as Bitcoin Rally Halts with Traders Fearing 'Bull Trap'

Ether and Solana rallied to new highs while Bitcoin dipped to $43,000.
Bitcoin traders fear a 'bull trap' and growing fear could push BTC towards $50,000.

First Mover Americas: Crypto on the Agenda at Republican Presidential Debate

A pro-crypto candidate at the Republican presidential debate called for reducing SEC workforce and relaxing regulations on the crypto industry.
Solana founder Anatoly Yakovenko mentioned the uncertain future of the Saga phone due to disappointing sales.

Future of Solana's Hyped Saga Phone Is 'Under Internal Discussion' as Sales Figures Fail to Wow

Solana's Saga Phone's future is uncertain due to disappointing sales and changing market dynamics.
Solana founder Anatoly Yakovenko is unsure if there is a compelling enough demand for a smart wallet, which would determine the success of the phone.

Ether, Solana Hit 19-Month Highs as Bitcoin Rally Halts with Traders Fearing 'Bull Trap'

Ether and Solana rallied to new highs while Bitcoin dipped to $43,000.
Bitcoin traders fear a 'bull trap' and growing fear could push BTC towards $50,000.

First Mover Americas: Crypto on the Agenda at Republican Presidential Debate

A pro-crypto candidate at the Republican presidential debate called for reducing SEC workforce and relaxing regulations on the crypto industry.
Solana founder Anatoly Yakovenko mentioned the uncertain future of the Saga phone due to disappointing sales.

Future of Solana's Hyped Saga Phone Is 'Under Internal Discussion' as Sales Figures Fail to Wow

Solana's Saga Phone's future is uncertain due to disappointing sales and changing market dynamics.
Solana founder Anatoly Yakovenko is unsure if there is a compelling enough demand for a smart wallet, which would determine the success of the phone.
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