Solana Institutional NFT Ecosystem Growth

Earlier coverage

• U.Today · Published 5 Oct 2026

  Shiba Inu Trading Volume Soars 171% After Launch on Solana

  In coverage record: 6 Oct 2026

  “With this move, users within the Solana network now have the opportunity to seamlessly trade and interact with the popular meme coin.”

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• Cointelegraph · Published 2 Oct 2026

  Hayes on Money Printing, Stablecoins and Onchain Finance

  In coverage record: 3 Oct 2026

  “R3 built its business around private financial networks using its Corda platform, before announcing a collaboration in May 2025 to connect institutions and their assets to Solana's public chain.”

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• Decrypt · Published 30 Sep 2026

  Introducing The Information Exchange on Solana, Powered by Decrypt and MYR

  In coverage record: 1 Oct 2026

  “Solana will provide the high performance on chain environment through which a new generation of users can participate.”

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• Crypto News · Published 28 Sep 2026

  D3 offers priority access to new domains via Solana, Hyperliquid vaults

  In coverage record: 29 Sep 2026

  “Scott Lee, the Solana Foundation's head of Korea, pointed to potential uses for domain names on Solana in a statement accompanying the launch.”

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• Decrypt · Published 25 Sep 2026

  Magic Eden Warns Old Ethereum NFT Listings Are Exposed to Payment Processor Exploit

  In coverage record: 26 Sep 2026

  “Magic Eden dropped Ethereum and Bitcoin support in February to focus on Solana and its crypto casino, Dicey.”

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• Crypto Breaking News · Published 24 Sep 2026

  Solana Foundation Adds Ex-Binance CMO and Payments Lead for Partnerships

  In coverage record: 25 Sep 2026

  “Solana Foundation has moved to strengthen its institutional and payments push with two senior hires, naming former Binance chief marketing officer Rachel Conlan as chief strategy officer and Polygon Labs executive Jamal Raees as general manager of payments.”

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• TechBullion · Published 21 Sep 2026

  3 Picks for the Next 100x Crypto: Remittix, Solana and BNB After SEC Opens Tokenized Stocks

  In coverage record: 22 Sep 2026

  “Solana trades near $116 after reaching a seven-month high, supported by faster blocks and sustained institutional-product inflows. The network is well suited to active markets that require rapid settlement, making tokenized stocks a potentially relevant growth category.”

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• TechBullion · Published 17 Sep 2026

  Solana Price Holds $97 as Pepeto Targets Bigger Gains This Cycle

  In coverage record: 18 Sep 2026

  “Spot SOL ETFs now hold more than $1 billion in total after launch in late 2025... the $120 level is the key target after Schwab added SOL to its platform”

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• TechStartups.com · Published 7 Sep 2026

  1win Expands Crypto Offering With USDC on Solana and New Ecosystem Developments

  In coverage record: 8 Sep 2026

  “1win Token is set to launch on Solana, with further details on the upcoming TGE and listing to be shared through the project's official channels. The new payment option and participation in the Nepal initiative add to 1win's expanding crypto activities, while further developments around 1win Token are expected to be announced closer to its TGE.”

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• Crypto News · Published 1 Sep 2026

  OpenSea adds Solana NFT trading across its multi-chain marketplace

  In coverage record: 2 Sep 2026

  “OpenSea has added Solana NFT trading to its marketplace, allowing users to discover, buy and sell collections from the network alongside assets from more than 25 supported blockchains. For creators on Solana, the integration provides another marketplace through which their collections can reach users outside platforms focused primarily on the network.”

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• PR Newswire UK · Published 27 Aug 2026

  The Token Supercycle is Here: Solana Brings Breakpoint 2026 to London

  In coverage record: 28 Aug 2026

  “Today, Solana accounts for more than 50% of all blockchain transactions. It is the world's fastest growing payments network, processing upwards of $4.7 trillion in stablecoin volumes in 2026 alone, surpassing $4 billion in real-world asset (RWA) value, and is home to more than 50% of tokenized equity volume.”

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• CoinGape · Published 25 Aug 2026

  Solana Price Prediction as Bitwise SOL Staking ETF Records Highest Volumes in History

  In coverage record: 26 Aug 2026

  “The weekly DEX volumes on the Solana blockchain rise to $18.62 billion per DeFiLlama data. This marks the highest weekly DEX volumes seen since June 2026, suggesting that the usage of the Solana blockchain is rising.”

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• U.Today · Published 25 Aug 2026

  Ethereum's Stablecoin Market Cap Tops $400 Million in Just 24 Hours

  In coverage record: 26 Aug 2026

  “Solana has also seen decent adoption in the stablecoin market, ranking third with about $14.6 billion in stablecoin market capitalization.”

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• Crypto News · Published 25 Aug 2026

  Solana activity hits record high as SOL rallies above $100

  In coverage record: 26 Aug 2026

  “Solana activity has reached a monthly record of 4.2 billion transactions as SOL gained about 40% in eight days and traded above $100 for the first time since February. Solana has added roughly 2 billion monthly transactions since December 2025, lifting the total by about 91% in seven months.”

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• U.Today · Published 23 Aug 2026

  New ATH for Solana: RWA Value Crosses $4 Billion

  In coverage record: 24 Aug 2026

  “The recent increase of RWA value to $4 billion marks a nearly 100% increase from that seen at Q1 close. Solana non-stablecoin RWA value doubled, rising from $2.01 billion at the end of Q1 2026 to a current $4 billion.”

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• The Manila Times · Published 22 Aug 2026

  Altus Launches Public Beta: 24/5 U.S. Stock Trading, Funded with USDC on Solana

  In coverage record: 23 Aug 2026

  “For four years, over 1,000 institutions have trusted us with over $2B in assets because we refused to trade security for speed.”

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• The Manila Times · Published 21 Aug 2026

  ReconArt integrates with Solana to support stablecoin remittance and agentic payments reconciliation

  In coverage record: 22 Aug 2026

  “Solana currently supports more than $15 billion in stablecoin circulation and has attracted significant institutional adoption for cross-border payment flows, tokenized asset settlement, and programmable finance applications.”

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• Crypto Breaking News · Published 19 Aug 2026

  FalconX Links Interstice Connect to Ethereum, Solana and Robinhood Chain

  In coverage record: 20 Aug 2026

  “Canton is set to be connected with Ethereum, Solana, and Robinhood Chain via FalconX. The more a tokenized asset ecosystem can connect to external liquidity, the more practical it becomes for trading and hedging.”

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• U.Today · Published 19 Aug 2026

  MoneyGram CEO: Solana Deal to Give Developers Access to 500,000 Retail Locations

  In coverage record: 20 Aug 2026

  “The ultimate goal, according to Soohoo, is to provide other developers to be able to build on our MoneyGram network. The full scope of the developer tools is still rolling out.”

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• Crypto News · Published 18 Aug 2026

  Securitize debuts tokenized high-yield fund with Neuberger

  In coverage record: 19 Aug 2026

  “HINC will issue tokenized interests on Avalanche, Ethereum, Solana, and Sui, giving eligible investors four networks through which to access the fund. Securitize placed its own publicly traded shares on Solana and Avalanche when the company began trading on the New York Stock Exchange in July.”

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• CoinGape · Published 14 Aug 2026

  Israel Bank Rolls Out Bitcoin, Ethereum, & Solana Trading With Galaxy Partnership

  In coverage record: 15 Aug 2026

  “Galaxy has already built institutional infrastructure around Solana exposure. Its role as a staking provider for digital asset products further highlights the network's growing institutional presence.”

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• CryptoSlate · Published 13 Aug 2026

  Multicoin exits the $1.65 billion Solana treasury company it helped launch eight months ago

  In coverage record: 14 Aug 2026

  “Multicoin executives have continued to express a bullish view on Solana. In June, Jain argued that Hyperliquid complements the firm's Solana positions, describing Solana as the home of spot issuance, payments, lending and broader internet capital markets, while Hyperliquid serves derivatives trading. Multicoin expects the two ecosystems to compete increasingly directly while both outperforming much of the broader crypto market.”

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• Decrypt · Published 13 Aug 2026

  Solana Can Be the 'Everything Chain' as Crypto Apps Go Mainstream: 6th Man Ventures Co

  In coverage record: 14 Aug 2026

  “"The reason I think Solana is in a great position is because it is sort of the everything chain of trading and money movement and settlement. So it's performant, it's flexible, and it's multi-use case." and "Solana's less visible infrastructure—including round-the-clock availability, deep liquidity, low fees, and near-instant settlement—makes those consumer products possible."”

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• EUROPE SAYS · Published 12 Aug 2026

  Solana platform taps prediction market Kalshi for Wall Street

  In coverage record: 13 Aug 2026

  “The growing presence of financial institutions in cryptocurrency brings with it increasing demand for Wall-Street style systems in digital asset markets, such as servers that offer split-second advantages when executing trades.”

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• CoinDesk · Published 12 Aug 2026

  Solana platform taps prediction market Kalshi for Wall Street-style high-speed data feed

  In coverage record: 13 Aug 2026

  “The growing presence of financial institutions in cryptocurrency brings with it increasing demand for Wall-Street style systems in digital asset markets, such as servers that offer split-second advantages when executing trades.”

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• Crypto News · Published 12 Aug 2026

  MoneyGram brings Solana cash ramps to 170+ markets

  In coverage record: 13 Aug 2026

  “The launch builds on MoneyGram's June entry into Solana as a validator and participant in the Solana Developer Platform, extending the relationship from network infrastructure into customer facing payment access. MoneyGram said it stakes SOL, processes transaction blocks and participates directly in network consensus.”

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• Crypto News · Published 11 Aug 2026

  Bitwise Solana ETF approved for loans at 25% LTV

  In coverage record: 12 Aug 2026

  “Horsley welcomed the bank's decision as another step in crypto's integration with established financial services. The loan is secured by exchange-traded shares rather than SOL held in a private wallet.”

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• U.Today · Published 11 Aug 2026

  Solana ETFs See Biggest Inflows in Three Months

  In coverage record: 12 Aug 2026

  “Rising investor interest has been triggered by the ongoing surge in Solana's network activity...Solana has reached notable milestones in key areas including RWAs, stablecoins, tokenized equities, and perpetual futures.”

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• Crypto News · Published 10 Aug 2026

  Solana price breaks 5-week downtrend, is $83 next?

  In coverage record: 11 Aug 2026

  “Institutional developments have added another source of demand. BlackRock recently unveiled its Daily Reinvestment Stablecoin Reserve Vehicle, which can record fund ownership across several public blockchains, including Solana. Western Union has also expanded its use of the network. Its USDPT stablecoin is issued on Solana by federally regulated Anchorage Digital Bank.”

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• Crypto News · Published 6 Aug 2026

  Rarible launches on Solana with Claynosaurz NFTs

  In coverage record: 7 Aug 2026

  “Solana offers relatively low transaction fees and faster settlement than several older blockchain networks, making it a common venue for frequent NFT trading and lower-priced digital collectibles. Adding the network allows Rarible to reach Solana-native creators and collectors without requiring them to move assets to another blockchain.”

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• Decrypt · Published 4 Aug 2026

  BlackRock Tokenizes $311B of European Money Market Funds With JP Morgan's Kinexys

  In coverage record: 5 Aug 2026

  “BlackRock launched separate tokenized money market funds on Solana, Ethereum and Tempo on Monday. The launch lands a day after BlackRock issued tokenized money market funds recording ownership on Solana, Ethereum and Stripe's Tempo, with Securitize as transfer agent, aimed at stablecoin reserve management.”

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• Crypto News · Published 31 Jul 2026

  Fintech giant KSNet joins Solana Foundation to trial Solana Pay in South Korea

  In coverage record: 1 Aug 2026

  “The KSNet partnership adds another enterprise payments initiative to the Solana Foundation's recent activities across financial services. Earlier this month, the Solana Foundation partnered with SBI Holdings to establish SBI Solana Global, a venture focused on regulated on-chain financial infrastructure in Japan.”

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• CoinDesk · Published 28 Jul 2026

  Morgan Stanley debuts ether (ETH) and solana (SOL) ETPs after bitcoin fund success

  In coverage record: 29 Jul 2026

  “Ether products now well established and solana emerging as the next area of competition. There are already eight SOL exchange-traded funds listed by SoSoValue, with total net assets of $889.3 million.”

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• The Manila Times · Published 28 Jul 2026

  Arqitech Deploys Canton Token Standard V2 in its Atomic Swap Protocol for Institutional Counterparties

  In coverage record: 29 Jul 2026

  “Arqitech executes native multi-chain swaps of Canton Coin to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and TRON with regulated firms who require full control of their assets and privacy. With Canton Network cross-chain atomic swaps now live on Arqitech's Atomic Swap Protocol, Arqitech now provides full two-way, non-custodial connectivity between Canton and major digital-asset networks.”

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• Crypto News · Published 22 Jul 2026

  Ramp launches Solana-powered stablecoin accounts for businesses

  In coverage record: 23 Jul 2026

  “SBI Holdings and the Solana Foundation announced a strategic partnership to establish SBI Solana Global, a venture that plans to build regulated on-chain financial infrastructure in Japan using Solana as its primary blockchain.”

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• U.Today · Published 15 Jul 2026

  SBI's Solana News Is Not Bad for XRP, Analyst Says

  In coverage record: 16 Jul 2026

  “SBI Holdings announced a strategic partnership with the Solana Foundation to build an on-chain financial market originating from Japan. The new entity plans to focus on stablecoins, tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), cross-border payments, institutional on-chain finance and AI-era payment infrastructure built on Solana.”

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• Crypto Breaking News · Published 14 Jul 2026

  Solana Community Lead Tacks UK By-Election With On-Chain Transparency Pitch

  In coverage record: 15 Jul 2026

  “While the election entry brings crypto-adjacent themes into mainstream politics, the platform as described emphasizes public-facing transparency and financial education more than direct technical policy claims.”

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• U.Today · Published 13 Jul 2026

  Solana Wins Giant SBI Partnership for Japan's RWA Markets

  In coverage record: 14 Jul 2026

  “Its transition to Solana indicates that Japan's largest banks are officially shifting their priorities, with closed interbank databases giving way to public Layer 1 infrastructure because of its high throughput, low fees, and extensive developer base.”

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• The Economic Times · Published 8 Jul 2026

  Women investors account for over 13% of crypto futures traders; XRP and Bitcoin top their portfolios

  In coverage record: 9 Jul 2026

  “Solana accounted for 5.76% and XRP contributed 5.24%... Trading behaviour appears to be becoming more tactical and event-driven.”

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• Crypto News · Published 8 Jul 2026

  Solana Foundation appoints former Twitter security chief Michael Coates as CISO

  In coverage record: 9 Jul 2026

  “The appointment comes as digital asset firms continue bringing experienced leaders from technology, cybersecurity and regulatory backgrounds into senior positions while institutional participation expands across the sector.”

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• Crypto News · Published 4 Jul 2026

  Whales bought $16.7B of Bitcoin as ETFs bled a record $4B

  In coverage record: 5 Jul 2026

  “The buying coincided with capital moving toward on-chain yield and infrastructure rather than away from crypto entirely: tokenized real-world assets crossed $20 billion in on-chain value, and Solana, the strongest major through the drawdown, rose about 15% since early June with tokenized asset transfers on the network up 120% to $8.53 billion.”

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• Crypto Breaking News · Published 3 Jul 2026

  Securitize Expands Tokenized Stocks on Solana and Avalanche After NYSE Listing

  In coverage record: 4 Jul 2026

  “Securitize's decision to issue tokenized versions of SECZ on both Avalanche and Solana signals that the company intends to reach investors through multiple blockchain ecosystems rather than a single network... the dual-launch approach reflects a broader industry pattern: tokenized securities providers often aim to reduce friction for users by supporting the networks where capital and liquidity are already active.”

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• CoinGape · Published 2 Jul 2026

  BlackRock-Backed Securitize Tokenizes SECZ Stock on Solana as It Debuts on NYSE

  In coverage record: 3 Jul 2026

  “Securitize has tokenized its common stock on Solana and Avalanche as it goes public on the New York Stock Exchange. The firm noted how it has grown based on the belief that traditional assets will increasingly move onchain through regulated, issuer-sponsored infrastructure.”

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• Crypto Breaking News · Published 30 Jun 2026

  Solana firm to support Kazakhstan’s $6B crypto megacity plan

  In coverage record: 1 Jul 2026

  “Solana Company has entered a formal partnership aimed at building the blockchain and crypto infrastructure for Alatau City, Kazakhstan's planned digital-first megacity. The collaboration is framed around institutional adoption, infrastructure buildout, and Solana-aligned digital asset treasury capabilities.”

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• U.Today · Published 23 Jun 2026

  Privacy to Solana (SOL)? How Can It Make the Network Better?

  In coverage record: 24 Jun 2026

  “The lack of confidentiality is one of the main obstacles preventing companies from adopting public blockchains to their full potential. By enabling businesses to use blockchain technology while preserving the required confidentiality, privacy-focused infrastructure may help resolve this issue.”

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• CryptoSlate · Published 23 Jun 2026

  South Korean digital bank with 15M users turns to Solana stablecoins for overseas transfers

  In coverage record: 24 Jun 2026

  “Solana already has substantial stablecoin activity to support the infrastructure argument. Current DeFiLlama data shows tens of billions of dollars in stablecoins circulating on the network, with USDC accounting for the largest share. That market depth helps explain why a bank would evaluate Solana for settlement experiments.”

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• CoinDesk · Published 22 Jun 2026

  TradFi fund manager Baillie Gifford introduces Solana, Ethereum tokenized fund with BNY

  In coverage record: 23 Jun 2026

  “Baillie Gifford Enhanced Yield Fund (BAGEY) is denominated in dollars, and gives eligible investors access to an actively managed, short-duration portfolio of public corporate bonds using the Ethereum and Solana public blockchains”

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• Crypto News · Published 22 Jun 2026

  MoneyGram takes validator role on Solana, joins institutional developer platform

  In coverage record: 23 Jun 2026

  “MoneyGram has joined the Solana ecosystem as a network validator and participant in the Solana Developer Platform, expanding the payments company's blockchain infrastructure strategy beyond stablecoins and payment services.”

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• CoinGape · Published 22 Jun 2026

  MoneyGram Just Chose Solana for Future Payment Infrastructure

  In coverage record: 23 Jun 2026

  “For Solana, adding a global payments company with operations spanning more than 200 countries. The move also strengthens Solana's push to attract major financial institutions looking for faster and lower-cost payment infrastructure.”

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• Crypto Breaking News · Published 22 Jun 2026

  MoneyGram Adds Solana Validator Role to Support Blockchain Payments Strategy

  In coverage record: 23 Jun 2026

  “MoneyGram has joined the Solana network as an active validator, expanding its blockchain payments strategy. The global payments company said the move supports its work on stablecoin-based financial infrastructure.”

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• CoinDesk · Published 22 Jun 2026

  MoneyGram takes role validator role amid stablecoin payment push

  In coverage record: 23 Jun 2026

  “MoneyGram said Monday it has become a validator on the Solana (SOL) blockchain, the latest step in the remittance firm's ongoing push into crypto infrastructure as it builds payment services around stablecoins.”

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• CoinGape · Published 22 Jun 2026

  Solana Partners $20B IPO-Bound Toss Bank for Stablecoin Remittance, Payments, Tokenization

  In coverage record: 23 Jun 2026

  “After remittances, Solana Foundation and Toss Bank will work on further plans to apply blockchain infrastructure to payments, digital assets, and tokenized RWA assets.”

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• Crypto Breaking News · Published 20 Jun 2026

  Solana Adoption Is Rising as Institutions Get Serious About Blockchain Integration

  In coverage record: 21 Jun 2026

  “Among prominent blockchain projects, Solana is one of the top candidates expected to be adopted by financial institutions. Its main advantages include high transaction capacity, low costs, and rapid finality, making it well suited for applications that need scalable infrastructure.”

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• Crypto News · Published 12 Jun 2026

  Ethena plans $250M allocation as Securitize brings tokenized CLO fund to Solana

  In coverage record: 13 Jun 2026

  “Solana is the premier destination for institutional capital moving onchain.”

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• TechBullion · Published 8 Jun 2026

  Solana News: Mastercard Integration Arrives as Pepeto Tops $10M

  In coverage record: 9 Jun 2026

  “Mastercard now settles stablecoins on the SOL network around the clock, a long term positive that could support SOL reaching $250 by end of 2026.”

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• TechBullion · Published 30 May 2026

  Next Crypto to Make You Rich: ETH and XRP Rise as Pepeto Crosses $10M

  In coverage record: 31 May 2026

  “Western Union just launched a dollar stablecoin on Solana, and when a $2.8 billion payments firm builds on blockchain, the signal could not be louder.”

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• Crypto Breaking News · Published 27 May 2026

  Orca, Streamex Launch Secondary Market for Tokenized Securities

  In coverage record: 28 May 2026

  “The Streamex–Orca initiative sits at the intersection of product innovation and regulatory development.”

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• Crypto News · Published 21 May 2026

  Amundi Solana UCITS fund marks European first

  In coverage record: 22 May 2026

  “Amundi Solana UCITS fund SAFO launches as Europe’s largest asset manager brings €2.4 trillion AUM to the chain.”

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• TechBullion · Published 24 Mar 2026

  Solana Price Prediction Needs a Year to Match What Pepeto Targets on Listing Day

  In coverage record: 24 Mar 2026

  “CME opening 24/7 futures gives institutions continuous hedging access starting May 29.”

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