Swiss luxury watchmaker Franck Muller has unveiled a new timepiece that combines haute horlogerie with blockchain technology. The innovative watch features a built-in Solana wallet, allowing users to store and manage their cryptocurrency from their wrist securely. Franck Muller, a haute horlogerie based in Switzerland, recently unveiled its new limited-edition ...
Anza, a company emerging from Solana Labs, has introduced Alpenglow, a new proof-of-stake consensus protocol. This upgrade is expected to significantly improve transaction finality speed and network responsiveness, marking the most substantial change to Solana’s core network since its launch. The goal is to enable blockchain applications to compete with ...
Yala has officially launched its platform on the Solana blockchain, marking a significant step toward integrating Bitcoin liquidity into decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystems. This move allows Bitcoin holders to leverage their BTC beyond its traditional role as a store of value, enabling seamless participation in DeFi applications on Solana’s high-performance ...
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes believes Bitcoin must surge beyond $110,000—and potentially reach between $150,000 and $200,000—before a true altcoin season can take hold. In a May 18 interview with Fortune, Hayes said such a breakout could occur by June or early in the third quarter, driven by expanding market liquidity ...
Lyft has partnered with Bee Maps to incorporate decentralized mapping data into its platform, marking a significant step in leveraging blockchain technology for real-world applications. Bee Maps operates on the Solana blockchain and offers a decentralized mapping infrastructure that enables more accurate and up-to-date geospatial data through community contributions. Customer ...
Monetary Metals has partnered with Dubai-based ORO Labs to launch what is being hailed as the world’s first yield-bearing gold token on the Solana blockchain. This initiative marks a significant leap forward in the tokenization of precious metals by moving beyond traditional gold-backed tokens that merely offer custody. Unlike existing ...
RockawayX, a venture capital firm based in Prague and an early investor in Solana, has launched a new $125 million fund aimed at early-stage crypto startups, particularly within the Solana ecosystem. This announcement is amidst a global decline in crypto venture funding, with U.S. investments dropping 22% in early 2025. ...
DeFi Development Corporation (JNVR), formerly Janover, has significantly increased its Solana (SOL) holdings, signalling a strategic shift toward cryptocurrency investments. Following a buyout led by former Kraken executives on April 7, the company has been actively building its Solana-based reserve treasury. In an April 22 announcement, DeFi Development Corporation revealed ...
Astra Fintech has launched a $100 million fund to stimulate innovation within the Solana ecosystem. The fund aims to support early-stage startups building decentralized applications (dApps) and infrastructure on the Solana blockchain. The fund will focus on projects that enhance scalability, security, and user experience within the Solana network. Astra ...
Canada is set to launch the world’s first spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that will include staking rewards on April 16, following approval from the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC). Four major issuers—Purpose Investments, Evolve ETFs, CI Global Asset Management, and 3iQ—will provide these groundbreaking funds, representing a significant milestone ...
