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Pump fun, a platform integral to the Solana ecosystem, has denied claims that it sold 99,999 SOL valued at $22.74 million after transferring the tokens to the Kraken exchange. Blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain had suggested the possibility of a sale following the large transaction, but Pump.fun clarified that no evidence supports such claims.

Crypto users are wary that Pump.Fun is “dumping on them” after the token launchpad sent another 100,000 Solana to an exchange.

Solana (SOL), the world's fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap is gaining significant attention from crypto enthusiasts amid ongoing price correction. Amid this, some investors appear to be accumulating, while others are dumping the tokens.

Solana (SOL) price reached an all-time high of $264 on November 22 but has since entered a correction, dropping nearly 10% in the past 24 hours. Indicators like BBTrend and DMI show increasing bearish momentum.

As Bitcoin (BTC) faces the threat of dropping below $90,000, the move will likely have less impact on Solana (SOL).

As recent bull market sentiment begins to show its cracks and Bitcoin takes a tumble, layer-1 altcoins appear among the most resilient, with Avalanche, Polkadot, and Fantom as standouts. The post Layer 1 Altcoins Immune to Bitcoin Dip: AVAX, DOT and FTM Price Surge Despite Red Market appeared first on Cryptonews.

Pump.fun has accounted for over 60% of Solana DEX transactions for the past three months—is the network over reliant?

Pump.fun has made a transaction of 99,999 $SOL to Kraken exchange. The total value of the Solana that it transferred totals $22.74M.

Pump.fun has made a transaction of 99,999 $SOL to Kraken exchange. The total value of the Solana that it transferred totals $22.74M.

Solana has seen a remarkable surge in decentralized exchange (DEX) activity this November, reaching over $109.8 billion in trading volume, marking a 100% increase from the previous month's $52.5 billion.

Discover why Solana's price is declining after its recent surge. Explore market sentiment, profit-taking, and What's next for Solana

Bitcoin (BTC) has registered a sharp decline as its march to $100,000 faced a significant setback as the price slipped below $95,000. BTC is down almost 4% over the past 24 hours and trading at $94,351, with sellers in control.

Publicly traded Solana holding company Sol Strategies has announced that well-known entrepreneur, investor and crypto evangelist Anthony Pompliano (aka ‘The Pomp') has been appointed as an advisor. The post Anthony Pompliano Joins Sol Strategies as an Advisor, Share Price Rockets 14%, Nasdaq Soon? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The crypto market is once again witnessing exceptional performance. Solana, often referred to as the blockchain of "fast and accessible solutions," has just reached a historic milestone.

Too much leverage has led to an inevitable pause in the crypto market, but this is largely seen as a healthy correction, analysts argued.

Solana vs. Ethereum: SOL/ETH signals a potential 45% drop, while ETH eyes $4,000 with bullish momentum. Solana's USD pair could correct toward $145 amid resistance.

Solana price has surged significantly over the past month, capturing attention within the cryptocurrency market. This November, the Layer 1 blockchain reached an all-time high, fueled by a bullish trend and increased investor confidence.

Solana's DEX trading volume surpassed $100 billion in November 2023, doubling Ethereum's volume while its native token SOL reached a new all-time high of $263.

Artrade, the first art tokenization marketplace on Solana, has reached a significant milestone by digitizing an original Picasso artwork. With a market capitalization of $180 million and over 6,000 active users, the platform is transforming the art market with its ATR token.

Avalanche has just welcomed its largest software update ever hosted, with a dedicated launch on the Fuji testnet.

Solana-based memecoin platform Pump.fun suspended its livestream feature after facing backlash over disturbing content, despite recording its highest-ever daily revenue of $14.3 million.

The altcoin space presented mixed performances amidst the latest dip that saw Bitcoin sliding below $95K, currently trading at $93,720. Solana meme tokens led the downside, with top coins losing up to 20% on their daily charts. While Fwog (-22%), MOODENG (-13%), GOAT (-14%), and PNUT (-15%) confirmed a robust downtrend, Dogwifhat recorded notable gains.

In November 2024, Solana hit an impressive $109.73 billion. It left other big names like ETH, BASE, and BSC in the dust, according to DefiLlama.

Solana's adoption milestones and bullish momentum position it for a potential breakout.

Solana-based memecoin launchpad Pump.fun is in the middle of a storm after a wave of users misusing its Livestream feature to pump their tokens became viral. The recent harmful behavior comes amid the cycle's memecoin frenzy, which has seen numerous community members use deceitful tactics to profit from the sector's popularity.

Solana has achieved multiple record-breaking metrics in November 2024, including a $265 all-time high price, $100 billion monthly DEX volume, and 25 million active addresses

The attackers who attacked the latest DEXX have been reactivated after a week of inactivity to change the stolen alt coins for Solana (SOL) in large amounts according to Mistract, cyber security. This comes after, decentralized exchange DEX platform was targeted and users and the platform woke up to hefty losses.

The crypto markets are plunging as Bitcoin slashed below $95,000 in the times when the $100K milestone appeared to be extremely evident. Meanwhile, Solana, which smashed a new ATH a few days ago, appeared to have been closely following the star crypto.

Story Highlights The Avalanche price retests the $45 mark, eyes to hit $50. The EMA 50/200-day record a Golden Cross in the daily time frame, highlighting a higher target. The AVAX price has soared over 70% during this month. The AVAX token has maintained its bullish price action despite increased price volatility.

Solana (SOL) decentralized finance (DeFi) activity has gained significant momentum, with its decentralized exchanges (DEX) surpassing Ethereum (ETH) DEX in monthly trading volume. So far in November, Solana-based DEXes have recorded over $100 billion in trading volume, marking a major milestone for the ecosystem.

Dangerous influencer stunts force memecoin platform Pump.fun to pause livestreaming feature indefinitely.

This week's crypto calendar is packed with major events, as Sonic Labs is about to launch its L1 mainnet, the Avalanche Etna update went live, Jupuary voting began for Jupiter, and more.

The Solana memecoin launchpad Pump Fun has announced the indefinite suspension of its live streaming feature. The decision to sunset this service comes after the protocol faced backlash in relation to the abusive use of the live stream feature.

Avalanche is going through its largest upgrade since the mainnet launch, unlocking more than $40 million in retroactive rewards.

Bloombergs James Seyffart has shared insights on the challenges facing XRP and SOL ETFs, predicting potential approval by 2025. Regulatory hurdles like compliance and market manipulation remain, but changes in SEC leadership could reshape the landscape.

Popular meme coin creation platform Pump.fun disabled the livestream feature after it was used for an array of controversial streams.

Bloomberg Analyst James Seyffart has outlined potential timelines for the approval of Solana (SOL), XRP, Litecoin (LTC), and Hedera (HBAR) exchange-traded funds (ETFs). As regulatory discussions gain traction in the United States, Seyffart predicts that decisions on these altcoin ETFs may extend into late 2025, depending on various factors.

Solana (SOL) has been making waves in the cryptocurrency industry, reaching an all-time high of $265 on November 23, 2024. The surge of Bitcoin toward the $100,000 mark and the enthusiasm for meme currencies were the catalysts for this remarkable rally.

Solana's DEX trading volume skyrocketed to over $109 billion in November, marking a huge milestone for the network.

Bitcoin's failure to cross above $100,000 could extend the current price pullback. The real question is whether or not bulls will buy the dip.

Pump.fun, a decentralized platform for creating Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)-based meme coins, has come under intense scrutiny after reports of harmful and violent behavior surfaced on its livestream feature. What Happened: The platform, which has gained popularity in the crypto space, is now facing backlash from the community, with many calling for the livestream function to be disabled altogether until proper moderation tools are in place.

Pump.fun, a decentralized platform for creating Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)-based meme coins, has come under intense scrutiny after reports of harmful and violent behavior surfaced on its livestream feature. What Happened: The platform, which has gained popularity in the crypto space, is now facing backlash from the community, with many calling for the livestream function to be disabled altogether until proper moderation tools are in place.

The Avalanche Foundation will disburse $40 million in retroactive grants as the new upgrade hits testnet ahead of a planned 2025 launch.

Also launching Monday is Retro9000, a grant program of $40 million to reward builders developing Layer 1 blockchains and other tools on the Avalanche9000 testnet.

Avalanche's largest upgrade to date, Avalanche9000, went live on testnet Monday. The upgrade is designed to cut costs of sending transactions and operating validators, making it easier to build apps on the network.

Robinhood has thrown its crypto caution out the window following Donald Trump's victory earlier this month, adding yet another meme coin.

Over $116 billion worth of decentralized exchange (dex) trades have been placed on the Solana network in November. Record Volume for Solana DEXs As of Nov. 25, Solana's monthly trade volume on decentralized exchanges (dexs) surpassed $100 billion for the first time. The network's dex trade volume so far in November has reached $116.