The crypto market continues on a rough patch, with altcoin posting lower volumes compared to last month. This comes after the sharp price drop wiped out gains recorded in January as market confidence declined.

Solana meme coins bearing Elon Musk's X account name plummeted on Wednesday after the tech CEO ditched his new moniker, “Harry Bōlz.”

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U.S.-based asset management firm Franklin Templeton has added Solana to its list of blockchains supporting trading its OnChain Money Market Fund (FOBXX). This recent development signals the growing interest in the Solana blockchain from tokenization issuers.

The projections for Solana price are coming into the limelight again as Coinbase Derivatives gears up to launch its SOL Futures contract product later this month. According to the filing, the product will launch based on self-certification on February 18.

Solana (SOL), one of the prominent blockchain platforms known for its speed and scalability, has been struggling recently amid increased selling pressure. As of February 12, 2025, the token's price has dipped below the key $200 threshold, showing a 5% drop and signaling a potential bearish trend in the market.

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Wall Street giant Franklin Templeton said on Wednesday that its OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund, aka FOBXX, is now available on Solana.

Bitcoin bears are finding it difficult to pin the price below $95,000, indicating solid demand at lower levels.

Franklin Templeton launches Benji app on Solana, expanding access to tokenized securities and boosting Solana's institutional adoption.

Franklin Templeton's tokenized money market fund, FOBXX, is now available on Solana, following previous deployments on Ethereum, Base, and other networks. This move highlights Solana's role in institutional adoption and blockchain-based financial solutions. The post Franklin Templeton Launches Tokenized Money Market Fund (FOBXX) on Solana appeared first on Cryptonews.

After the latest CPI data revealed that inflation picked up in January, following a trend of higher rates over the past three months, the overall market mood has soured. However, the price of BNB (Binance coin) is still rising, maintaining its upward trend despite increasing bearish pressure. Additionally, it has recently flipped Solana's market cap.

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Franklin Templeton's move into Solana's ecosystem could accelerate blockchain adoption and reshape the landscape of digital finance. The post $1.5 trillion Franklin Templeton launches tokenized treasury fund on Solana after hinting at SOL ETF filing appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

TL;DR Franklin Templeton has integrated its FOBXX fund into Solana to leverage its speed and security, expanding its availability beyond networks like Ethereum, Base, and Polygon. The fund maintains a stable $1 per share price and is backed 99.5% by U.S. government securities, cash, and repurchase agreements.

Franklin Templeton, a leading trillion-dollar asset management firm, has expanded its offerings by launching a tokenized version of its US government money fund on the Solana blockchain.

Franklin Templeton has officially expanded its tokenized money market fund to Solana. The asset manager, whose crypto traction includes the launch of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds, now offers its Franklin OnChain U.S. Government fund on Solana (SOL).

Solana (SOL), the fifth largest digital asset by market cap, has once again slipped below the crucial $200 mark as the broader cryptocurrency market remains in the red. The pullback comes amid a general market drop, with major cryptocurrencies struggling to maintain recent gains.

The move comes after Securitize linked to Solana to bring tokenized real-world assets to the network.

The Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund has integrated with the Solana blockchain, adding to its existing presence on multiple networks.

In an X post, Franklin Templeton announced that its Franklin OnChain US Government Money Fund (FOBXX) is now live on the Solana network. The asset manager highlighted Solana's speed, security, and censorship-resistance, promoting global adoption through its open infrastructure.

FOBXX, which invests in U.S. government debt, launched on Stellar and trades on Coinbase's Base, Aptos and Avalanche as well as Sui.

Solana (SOL) is navigating significant volatility, mirroring broader corrections, currently trading at $191 at the press time.

Metaplex (MPLX), a decentralized platform on Solana, is attracting attention after surging 2,100% in two months. The altcoin, trading near $0.29 support, shows bullish momentum with rising volume and positive market sentiment.

Trillion-dollar asset manager Franklin Templeton has launched its tokenized money fund on the Solana network, just a day after filing for a Solana Trust. This development provides a bullish outlook for the Solana price, which is currently struggling to stay above $200.

The market bounce back has not lasted long, and most of the coins are back to the red zone, according to CoinStats.

Bitcoin and other altcoin prices traded lower on Wednesday after the U.S. released hotter-than-expected consumer inflation data. Bitcoin (BTC) fell by 3%, while other popular altcoins saw steeper declines.

Solana has struggled to breach the critical $201 resistance level, falling below it a week ago. Despite favorable market conditions that could support a recovery, the lack of investor confidence remains a significant concern.

Solana price remains below the $200 mark as market uncertainty lingers, intensifying bearish pressure. The broader crypto market has seen corrections, impacting major assets like Bitcoin (BTC), which now trades near $96k.

TL;DR Franklin Templeton has registered the “Franklin Solana Trust” in Delaware, signaling potential entry into the Solana spot ETF market. The move aligns with industry trends and follows similar applications from Canary Capital and Grayscale, increasing the chances of SEC approval.

Crypto prices witness shakeups amid United States trade wars and evolving policy stances. The last headwind for the market is Donald Trump's new tariff on steel and aluminum in the United States.

Attention in the crypto sector is shifting away from memecoins and moving towards large-cap layer-1 projects, according to the digital asset analytics firm Santiment. Santiment notes traders are more focused on Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Toncoin (TON) and Cardano (ADA), which the firm says suggests a healthier crypto market dynamic.

Bitcoin dipped below $95,000 early in today's trading as a key support level crumpled. The flagship cryptocurrency is struggling to reclaim $96,000 and is currently trading around $95,450.

The institutional interest in Solana grows with Franklin Templeton

The SEC is reviewing multiple Solana ETF applications from major financial institutions, including new entrant Franklin Templeton, as part of a 21-day public comment period

Franklin Templeton registered “Franklin Solana Trust” in Delaware. The asset management firm will soon join the list of firms filed for Solana spot ETF.

On Tuesday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission acknowledged several Solana-based exchange-traded fund applications, signaling progress on new altcoin funds entering the US market. Observers see the move as a shift from how the regulator had previously considered such financial instruments.

Solana wobbles, stumbles, falls below $200. Its volumes evaporate (-28%), its future oscillates between shipwreck and ETF miracle.

Solana (SOL) has recorded mixed institutional patterns in the last 48 hours, with bulls looking to recover. Crypto whales have withdrawn the asset from centralized exchanges, backing a long-term price surge despite the general market sentiment.

The US SEC has started the official countdown for Solana ETF application from Canary Capital.

Solana (SOL) price is hovering near the $200 level, with its market cap attempting to reclaim the $100 billion mark and daily trading volume at $4 billion. Meanwhile, the number of Solana whales has been declining after reaching an all-time high of 5,167 on January 25, now sitting at 5,067.

Solana continues to outperform Ethereum in revenue generation, even as the crypto market faces reduced retail trading activity. Data from DeFiLlama shows that Solanas applications generate significantly more revenue than Ethereums, with crypto researcher Aylo reporting that Solana apps have earned up to 10 times more than their Ethereum counterparts as of Feb. 10.

The chief executive of crypto exchange Abra believes Bitcoin (BTC) and other top digital assets may hit massive price targets this cycle for one main reason. Bill Barhydt says that economic policies under US President Donald Trump may inject a huge amount of liquidity into the markets causing crypto assets to soar to astronomical prices.

Fund issuers are rushing to capitalize on a newfound openness to crypto, though some have voiced reservations around meme coin ETFs.

The SEC has taken a key step in the approval process for spot Solana ETF applications from Canary, VanEck, Bitwise, and 21Shares. The move signals growing regulatory acceptance of altcoin ETFs and could open new institutional investment pathways into the crypto market. The post SEC Acknowledges Spot Solana ETF Filings from Canary, VanEck, Bitwise, and 21Shares appeared first on Cryptonews.

During a day when the majority of cryptocurrencies experienced a retracement Cardano managed to post an impressive daily recovery of 11%. Due to important market dynamics and accumulation patterns among major investors the abrupt increase in price performance points to a growing sense of bullishness.