The crypto exchange purchased Vector for an undisclosed amount, the latest acquisition by Coinbase in 2025 after Deribit, Echo and others. US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase said it will buy Vector, a decentralized platform built on Solana, in the company’s latest acquisition of 2025. In a Friday blog, Coinbase said the acquisition of Vector and its team was…
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Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko ignited criticism from the crypto community by likening memecoins to loot boxes in mobile games. Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has sparked controversy after referring to memecoins and non-fungible tokens as “digital slop,” despite Solana’s substantial memecoin-driven revenue. “I’ve said this for years. Memecoins and NFTs are digital slop and have no…
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DeFi Development Corp CEO Joseph Onorati said the company has no plans to expand its treasury with other crypto. Meanwhile, Solana crossed the $200 mark on Tuesday. Nasdaq-listed firm DeFi Development Corp is now just one token away from crossing a million Solana in its treasury after its latest $198 million buy. In a statement…
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REX-Osprey’s groundbreaking Solana staking ETF overcame SEC hurdles and posted $33 million in first-day volume. The United States’ first Solana staking exchange-traded fund (ETF) ended its debut trading day with $12 million in inflows — a positive sign for crypto staking-enabled ETFs. The REX-Osprey Solana Staking ETF debuted on the Cboe BZX Exchange on Wednesday, recording $33 million…
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ETF analyst Eric Balchunas says REX Shares’ latest Solana staking ETF filing with the SEC suggests the product is ready launch any day now. ETF provider REX Shares is on the verge of launching the first-ever Solana staking exchange-traded fund (ETF), following what analysts describe as a successful response to feedback from the US Securities…
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Tokenization could pave the way for widespread micro-ownership of businesses, said Akshay BD, nCMO at the Solana Foundation. The current structure of capital markets is failing to serve a broad base of investors, according to Akshay BD, non-chief marketing officer at the Solana Foundation. During a panel at the Accelerate 2025 conference, Akshay argued that…
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When it comes to crypto, value is determined by price, utility and users. Based on these metrics, is Solana or Ethereum winning the battle to be the best blockchain? The Solana-Ethereum blockchain duel has never been more exciting to watch. While the ambitious newcomer showcases its high speed, user-friendliness, and low fees, the revered incumbent…
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Solana price plummets as a drop in onchain activity, declining DApps TVL and looming SOL token unlocks approach. Solana’s native token, SOL , dropped 17% between Feb. 14 and Feb. 18, currently trading near $164. The decline coincided with the launch of the Libra memecoin, which involved Argentina’s President, Javier Milei. Libra saw an 83% price…
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Unsustainable memecoin frenzies, global uncertainty and investors’ risk-averse positioning could complicate Solana’s chances of hitting new all-time highs. Solana’s native token SOL saw its price drop by 17.2% between Jan. 24 and Jan. 27. After touching its lowest levels in 10 days, the price recovered to $235, but this is still 26% below its Jan. 19…
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Solana rallied by 7% on Jan. 22, but a few data points suggest a move to SOL’s all-time high could take longer than expected. Solana’s native token SOL rose 7% on Jan. 22, despite failing to reclaim the $260 support level. More importantly, SOL has climbed 34% year-to-date in 2025, while the broader altcoin market gained…
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