Solana price hovered around $87 as institutional demand for Solana ETFs continued to grow, with new filings showing about 30 institutions holding roughly $540 million in Solana ETFs, according to Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart. Summary Around 30 institutional investors have accumulated roughly $540 million in Solana ETF exposure, led by firms like Electric Capital…
Solana has achieved a historic milestone in the digital asset sector, officially surpassing both Ethereum and Tron in monthly stablecoin transaction volume for February 2026. Summary Solana processed a record $650 billion in stablecoin volume, more than doubling its previous peak from late 2025. The network overtook Ethereum and Tron, capturing the largest share of…
Western Union is moving deeper into blockchain payments with a new stablecoin initiative tied to the Solana network. Summary Western Union partnered with Crossmint to support the USDPT stablecoin on Solana. The stablecoin will connect on-chain transfers with 360,000+ Western Union cash pickup points across 200+ countries. Anchorage Digital Bank will issue USDPT to support compliance and institutional access. The company has partnered…
Solana and XRP are holding key technical levels as traders prepare for the release of the February U.S. employment report, a major macro event that could influence risk sentiment across financial markets, including cryptocurrencies. Summary Solana and XRP traders are watching the February U.S. employment report, a key indicator that could shape expectations for Federal…
Backpack has rolled out a new service that allows users to join initial public offerings directly on-chain. Summary Backpack has rolled out on-chain access to IPO allocations. The service is built with Superstate to offer real equity on blockchain rails. Founder Armani Ferrante says community activity will shape access to deals. The update was announced on March 4 by founder…
Solana price tanked over 7% on Monday as fears of the impact of the ongoing U.S.-Iran war continued to drive investors away from risk assets. Current technical signals suggest the token could be set for a downturn. Summary Solana price has remained in a downtrend as network revenue declined amidst a market-wide downturn. A bearish…
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Solana price dipped about 1.9% in 24h to around $86 on Feb 27 as intraday volatility clashed with a still‑bearish weekly structure highlighting deeper support near $50. Summary Solana price traded near $86–$87 on Feb 27, with intraday swings between roughly $84 and $88 and a daily move of about -1.9%. Despite short‑term recovery attempts…
Step Finance is shutting down its Solana-based platforms after a January hack drained up to $40 million and undermined its financial stability. Summary Step Finance will cease operations after a major security breach. The January hack targeted executive devices, not smart contracts. Buybacks and token redemptions are being prepared. In a statement shared on Feb….
Zora has launched a new product called “attention markets” on the Solana blockchain, expanding its platform beyond its earlier focus on NFTs and Ethereum-based infrastructure. Summary Zora launched attention markets on Solana, allowing users to trade tokens based on online trends. Users can create new markets for 1 SOL, trade positions in real time, and speculate on…
