A surge in DEX token prices coincided with the launch of the so-called “official” Trump meme coin on Solana. Solana DEX tokens like Raydium, Jupiter, and Orca prices were among the top gainers in the hours that followed.

Jupiter has introduced an airdrop eligibility checker for its users.

Oracle platform Switchboard becomes the first crypto startup to launch a Jito node consensus network. The on-chain oracle provider announced on Jan.16 that it was launching the first Jito (JTO) node consensus network on the Solana (SOL) mainnet.

Jito's new Chief Legal Officer Rebecca Rettig will help the firm navigate the changing legal and regulatory landscape.

Jupiter has been partially responsible for the expansion of the Solana decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.

The cryptocurrency market has surged today, reflected by the 3.38% spike in global crypto market capitalization. This has prompted an uptick in the values of several altcoins.

Jupiter DEX announces its second annual "Jupuary" airdrop, planning to distribute 700 million JUP tokens worth $575 million to 2 million eligible wallets through a tier-based system that rewards both expert traders and regular users.

Users of Solana decentralized exchange Jupiter can check to see if they're eligible for a share of the next "Jupuary" airdrop.

TL;DR 700 million JUP tokens will be distributed among Swap Users, Expert Traders, and Stakers, promoting loyalty and strategic usage. Advanced users will receive significant rewards, with up to 300,000 JUP for top-tier participants and additional bonuses. Over 750,000 suspicious wallets were disqualified to ensure transparency and guarantee fair distribution among participants.

With approximately 70% of outstanding SOL staked, Solana restaking represents a $76 billion market opportunity.

Chill Drone was a new meme token project on Pump.fun, which fell prey to a Telegram hacker. The exploit originated with a legitimate Jupiter DEX aggregator Telegram group, where threat actors spread wallet-draining links.

Jito, the biggest liquid staking project on Solana, is doing well as the total value locked (TVL) in its platform and its fees hit a record high. According to data on its website, Jito (JTO) has a TVL of 14.

The beta phase of Raydium includes over 70 trading pairs with leverage reaching 40x. It also introduces zero maker fees and taker fees set at 0.025%.

Decentralized exchange Raydium will offer future trading to Solana users, with the feature currently available in beta

Raydium launches perpetual futures trading beta with gas-free trading and low fees. Solana DEXs target $650B on-chain derivatives market.

Decentralized exchanges (DEX) are increasing their relevance on the cryptocurrency trading landscape, approaching the centralized platforms (CEX) in volume. In this context, Finbold selected three DEX projects to keep an eye for 2025.

Several events feature among the top crypto news this week, with this article giving traders and investors a chance to get ahead of the respective ecosystem developments.

The Raydium token rose for five consecutive days as its protocol volume rebounded sharply in the last seven days. Raydium (RAY) rose to $5.6, its highest level since Dec. 11 and 50% above its lowest level in December.

Jupiter Exchange, one of the biggest decentralized exchanges on Solana, is launching a massive airdrop of 700 million JUP tokens this January. This airdrop is not just a chance to earn tokens, but also an opportunity to get involved in the growing Jupiverse ecosystem. Here's the key detail about the Jup airdrop.

Jupiter Exchange has announced a massive airdrop of 700 million JUP tokens, set to take place in January. This initiative aims to reward active community members, enhance liquidity, and boost engagement within the Jupiverse ecosystem.

The crypto market is abuzz as institutional investors gear up for what could be a transformative phase. Altcoin Daily analyzes the crypto market insight of Dan Morehead, founder of Pantera Capital, who emphasizes the massive potential of altcoins in driving this next wave of adoption.

Crypto exchange behemoth Binance issued a vital update on the crypto tokens Arkham (ARKM), Jito (JTO), StormX (STMX), TROY, BLUR, Convex Finance (CVX), Celestia (TIA), and SUN. Notably, the crypto exchange revealed that it is updating the ‘Monitoring and Seed' tags for these mentioned assets, sparking market discussions globally.

Eligible users of Jupiter and Sonic — both in the Solana ecosystem — will receive airdrops in the coming weeks.

TL;DR TON Foundation and Jupiter collaborate to implement a liquidity aggregator on the TON Virtual Machine (TVM) and develop tools for cross-chain swaps. A competition has been launched for aggregation projects in The Open Network. There will be prizes, with funding and advisory support provided by Jupiter.

This exciting collaboration aims to make trading more efficient for users. It also opens the doors for decentralized finance (DeFi) to reach its full potential.

Grayscale updates its Top 20 tokens for Q1 2025! New additions include Hyperliquid, Ethena, and more, with Optimism and Chainlink making a comeback.

The two companies aim together to thrive in DeFi.

Grayscale's focus on emerging tokens highlights shifting market dynamics, emphasizing decentralized AI and Solana's growing influence in 2025. The post Grayscale lists HYPE, VIRTUAL, ENA, JUP among high potential tokens for Q1 2025 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Jupiter, a Solana-based DEX aggregator, has revealed plans for its second airdrop in January 2025, distributing 700 million JUP tokens, worth $581 million.

Jupiter has unveiled plans for a significant airdrop event in January.

Jupiter, a DEX Aggregator platform on Solana, has unveiled the criteria for its second airdrop scheduled for January 2025.

The airdrop will be distributed among active users and stakers as well as community contributors known as Carrots and Good Cats.

TL;DR Jupiter DEX will distribute 700 million JUP tokens in January 2025, valued at approximately $580 million, to users, stakers, and contributors as part of the “Jupuary” airdrop event.

Jupiter, a leading decentralized exchange platform on Solana, has announced plans to distribute more of the DEX protocol's native tokens to its user community. In an announcement, the Jupiter team revealed it would be expanding its Jupuary token distribution in 2025. The first airdrop in January will see 700 million JUP distributed to users.

Jupiter, the largest decentralized exchange aggregator on the Solana ecosystem, has revealed an exciting Airdrop for its community. In January 2025, the platform will distribute 700 million JUP tokens worth an estimated $580 million. This ambitious airdrop, called “JUPuary,” aims to expand Jupiter's ecosystem and reward its dedicated users.

Explosive growth for Solana validators: the key role of MEV.

Jupiter plans to distribute 700 million tokens, worth $580 million, to users, stakers and contributors in January based on a snapshot.

More than 93% of Solana's validators use Jito's software for MEV, according to Jito Labs.

More than 93% of Solana's validators use Jito's software for MEV, according to Jito Labs.

The next Jupuary event will spread more JUP to active users, especially regular and professional traders. Only 75M out of 700M JUP will go to passive stakers.

Of course, nobody knows the future, least of all when it comes to crypto prices.

Chainlink and Aave prices have done well, becoming some of the top crypto coins in the ongoing bull run. LINK is up by 250% from its August lows, while AAVE has surged by 600% from the year-to-date low.

ORCA has the potential to extend its weekly gains, but this hinges on a critical condition.

Jupiter (JUP) has been experiencing a tough period recently, with a significant price drop over the last 24 hours, diminishing its monthly gains to just over 13%. However, despite the downturn, there are signs suggesting that the altcoin could be on the brink of recovery.

Raydium, the well-known DEX native to the Solana blockchain, has once again surpassed Uniswap in monthly trading volumes.

If you're into crypto, you've likely heard the buzz around Raydium's RAY token. Its massive 665% rise this year has caught everyone's attention. From dominating Solana's decentralized exchange to smashing revenue records, Raydium has positioned itself as a key player in 2024. What brought so much fuel to the token, let's find out.

Raydium surged 23% to $5.57, supported by bullish patterns, increased inflows, and record-breaking DEX volume dominance in November.

Raydium's native token, RAY, has surged an impressive 665.45% in 2024, cementing its status as one of the year's top-performing cryptocurrencies. The platform recently overtook Uniswap in monthly DEX volumes, fueled by a $23 billion spike within a single week.