Solana Archives

Conceptual illustration of Ethereum and Solana representing two different blockchain development philosophies

The Walkaway Test vs Iterate or Die: Two Competing Visions for the Future of Blockchain

January 18, 2026 Paulo

Vitalik Buterin and Anatoly Yakovenko present opposing views on blockchain evolution: Ethereum seeks stability, while Solana embraces endless iteration.

Jupiter launches JupUSD, a stablecoin backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL fund that returns native treasury yield directly to the ecosystem.

Jupiter Introduces JupUSD: A Yield-Bearing Stablecoin Backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL Fund

January 17, 2026 Paulo

Jupiter launches JupUSD, a stablecoin backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL fund that returns native treasury yield directly to the ecosystem.

Futuristic digital illustration showing Solana and Ethereum networks contrasted, with layered blockchain structures symbolizing L2 scalability and security debate.

Grayscale Launches First U.S. Ethereum Staking ETF, Redefining Crypto Yield Access

January 5, 2026 Paulo

Grayscale has unveiled the first U.S. Ethereum ETF with built-in staking rewards, signaling a major shift in how regulated investors can access on-chain yield.

Futuristic illustration of Jupiter’s upgraded onchain finance ecosystem on Solana

Solana’s Trading Volume Isn’t What It Seems: Bots Dominate Jupiter Activity

December 27, 2025 Paulo

New research shows up to half of Solana DEX volume comes from arbitrage bots, meaning real traders on Jupiter may be far fewer than headline numbers suggest.

Phantom and Visa Announce New Solana-Powered Debit Card, Now Live in the U.S.

December 15, 2025 Paulo

Phantom and Visa launch a Solana-based debit card now available in the U.S., with global rollout coming soon, expanding crypto payments and on-chain spending.

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Monad Reaches $200M TVL in Just 18 Days: Is the Layer-1 Massively Mispriced?

December 14, 2025 Paulo

Monad hit $200M TVL in just 18 days, outpacing Solana and Sui. With MON’s market cap near $280M, analysts warn the new Layer-1 may be sharply undervalued.

JPMorgan Executes First Tokenized Bond Transaction on Solana

December 11, 2025 Paulo

JPMorgan has issued a $50M tokenized bond on Solana for Galaxy Digital, marking its first real blockchain transaction. Settlements were processed in USDC.

Cinematic digital illustration showing dYdX integrating spot trading with SOL and expanding access to U.S. users.

dYdX Launches Spot Trading and Opens Access to U.S. Users for the First Time

December 11, 2025 Paulo

dYdX launches spot trading with SOL and allows U.S. users to access its platform for the first time, expanding beyond derivatives into regulated markets.

Cinematic illustration of Revolut and Trust Wallet integration with digital payment networks.

Revolut and Trust Wallet Announce Partnership Enabling Zero-Fee Crypto Purchases

December 11, 2025 Paulo

Revolut and Trust Wallet launched a partnership enabling zero-fee crypto purchases through Revolut Pay and bank cards, expanding access for 65M users.

Futuristic illustration of Solana blockchain powering a large-scale institutional tokenized fund.

State Street and Galaxy Digital to Launch Tokenized Fund on Solana in 2026

December 10, 2025 Paulo

State Street and Galaxy Digital will launch a tokenized fund on Solana in 2026, signaling a major leap in institutional blockchain adoption and RWA expansion.