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Solana
Solana Validators Benefit from Bare Metal Hardware for Efficiency
Solana's new guidance emphasizes the use of bare metal hardware for validators to meet the upcoming increase in compute units, as detailed on the Solana Foundation's blog. This approach aims to enhance performance and reduce latency, especially as the network prepares for a capacity rise to 100 million compute units per block.
2 days ago·Solana Foundation Blog
Solana Justifies Use of Bare Metal for Validators
Solana's blog explains why validators perform better on bare metal hardware rather than cloud environments. With the upcoming feature activation for 100 million compute units, Solana emphasizes the need for robust hardware to manage increased capacity and maintain performance, as reported in the Solana Foundation Blog.
4 days ago·Solana Foundation Blog
MoneyGram Becomes Validator on Solana Blockchain to Expand Stablecoin Payments
MoneyGram has joined Solana as a validator, enhancing its transaction processing capabilities and supporting blockchain security, as reported by CoinDesk. This move follows the recent launch of MoneyGram's MGUSD stablecoin on the Stellar blockchain, indicating a commitment to building payment services around stablecoins.
6 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Krisztian Sandor
MoneyGram Joins Solana Developer Platform as Validator
The Solana Foundation announced that MoneyGram has joined the Solana Developer Platform as an infrastructure partner and validator. This partnership aims to enhance interoperability between traditional payment systems and blockchain technologies, alongside prominent institutions like Mastercard and Western Union.
6 days ago·Solana Foundation Blog
Baillie Gifford Launches Tokenized Fund on Solana and Ethereum with BNY
On June 22, 2026, Baillie Gifford announced the launch of its Enhanced Yield Fund, enabling access to a managed portfolio of corporate bonds via Ethereum and Solana. The project, developed in partnership with BNY, aims to provide direct ownership to investors through tokenization, according to CoinDesk.
7 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Ian Allison
Public Firms Accumulate Over $1 Billion in Solana Holdings
Publicly traded companies are increasingly investing in Solana, collectively holding over $1 billion worth of SOL. Forward Industries leads the pack with over 7 million SOL, according to a report by Decrypt.
last week·Decrypt·Reported by Logan Hitchcock
Algorand Outlines Roadmap for Quantum Resistance by 2027
Algorand Foundation reveals plans to enhance blockchain security against quantum threats, detailing upgrades starting in 2026. The roadmap suggests an industry-wide shift towards quantum-resistant cryptography as other networks like Solana and Ethereum also prepare for potential quantum challenges, according to CoinDesk.
last week·CoinDesk·Reported by Margaux Nijkerk
Solana Foundation Launches Frontier Traders Community for Onchain Trading
The Solana Foundation announces the introduction of Frontier Traders, a program aimed at onchain traders and offering rewards based on trading volume. Through its VIP program, members can access financial incentives and innovative trading campaigns in an expanding decentralized market, as stated on the Solana Foundation Blog.
2 weeks ago·Solana Foundation Blog
Moody's Expands Credit Ratings to Solana for Tokenized Assets
Moody's Ratings has launched its credit ratings on Solana through a partnership with Alphaledger, enabling tokenized bond issuers to embed credit assessments directly into their on-chain securities, according to CoinDesk. This initiative aims to enhance the accessibility of trusted financial data within the blockchain ecosystem, addressing key challenges for tokenized assets.
2 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Krisztian Sandor
Coinbase Plans Tokenized Stock Trading and Options for Crypto and Equities
On June 16, 2026, Coinbase revealed plans to introduce tokenized stock trading and options trading for both cryptocurrencies and equities, as reported by Decrypt. This strategy aims to position Coinbase as a comprehensive financial platform, enabling users to borrow against staked Solana and earn additional Bitcoin rewards.
2 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Logan Hitchcock
Forward Industries Attempts Acquisitions of Rival Solana Treasury Firms
Forward Industries has made three acquisition proposals to rival firms within the Solana treasury space, all of which have been rejected or gone unanswered, according to Decrypt. The company, which is the largest publicly traded Solana treasury firm, expressed disappointment over the lack of communication from its competitors regarding the offers.
2 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Logan Hitchcock
SpaceX Stock to Trade on Solana as It Lists on Nasdaq
On June 11, 2026, SpaceX shares will start trading on Solana via tokenized stock SPCX, coinciding with the company's Nasdaq listing. The collaboration between Sunrise and Backpack Securities aims to facilitate the conversion of shares into tokens and offer continuous trading opportunities. This initiative highlights a growing trend in merging traditional assets with blockchain technology, reports CoinDesk.
2 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Margaux Nijkerk
Solana Partners with World Series of Poker for Crypto Transactions
The Solana Foundation has partnered with the World Series of Poker to allow players to use cryptocurrency for tournament entry fees and payouts. The initiative, supported by crypto payments firm MoonPay, will start offering payouts in stablecoins in December, according to Decrypt.
3 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Logan Hitchcock
World Series of Poker Integrates Solana Payments for Buy-Ins
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) introduces Solana-based payments for tournament buy-ins through MoonPay, according to CoinDesk. This integration begins at the WSOP in Las Vegas and will expand to WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas, allowing participants to receive payouts in Solana stablecoins.
3 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Margaux Nijkerk
World Series of Poker Partners with Solana for Crypto Tournaments
The World Series of Poker announces a collaboration with Solana, allowing players to enter tournaments using crypto with zero processing fees. The Solana Foundation will also be the official Presenting Sponsor for the 2026 World Series of Poker, as detailed in a release from the Solana Foundation Blog.
3 weeks ago·Solana Foundation Blog
Memecoin Craze Raises Concerns Over Exploitative Incentives
CoinDesk covers how Pump.fun's new bounty system has led to controversial tasks like forehead tattoos, raising ethical questions about exploitation in the memecoin space. The incident illustrates the rapid transformation of online memes into real-world actions with potential negative implications.
3 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
Abra CEO Sees Tokenization as Wall Street's Next Crypto Focus
Bill Barhydt, CEO of Abra, claims that tokenized yield products and on-chain lending will shape the future of wealth management in cryptocurrency, according to CoinDesk. As Abra prepares for a public listing, it aims to transition from traditional crypto trading to offering asset tokenization and financial products like USDAF and BTCAF.
3 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Will Canny
Pump.fun Tattoo Bounty Sparks BOUTYWORK Spelling Controversy
A bounty from Pump.fun has led to an unusual incident in Solana's memecoin community, according to Crypto Adventure. An Indian X user got a token ticker tattooed on his forehead, leading to a dispute over a missing letter in the tattoo's spelling.
3 weeks ago·Crypto Adventure·Reported by Radu B