Xandeum has launched pNodes, or Provider Nodes, in its devnet to address Solana's storage limitations. These nodes will provide a scalable, decentralized file system designed to support data-heavy Web3 applications, according to a note shared with crypto.news.

Raydium has launched LaunchLab, a Pump.fun clone with unique pricing features, sparking divided opinions across the crypto community. Raydium has announced the launch of LaunchLab, a new platform designed for creating and launching tokens—similar to Solana's Pump.

Raydium fights back against Pump.fun with LaunchLab, boosting its token and reshaping Solana's DeFi landscape

These figures might be scary for equity or currency traders but do not represent a major deviation from the normal in the crypto market.

Layer 1 blockchain leaders Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Sui (SUI) all look as though they could get the wind in their sails if Wednesday's FOMC meeting sets a dovish tone. A high time frame analysis.

Solana Mobile promises to be more than just another smartphone. Built specifically for the Solana blockchain, this device will allow users to seamlessly interact with dApps and store crypto safely.

Solaxy is Solana's answer to Arbitrum and Optimism, the Layer 2 solutions that drastically improved transaction efficiency on Ethereum.

STARDEER launches $10M fund to boost Solana ecosystem growth, offering early-stage funding, liquidity incentives, and zero-fee listings to support DApp development and market expansion. The post STARDEER Launches $10M Fund to Boost Solana Ecosystem Growth appeared first on Cryptonews.

Investors' stablecoin positioning on the Solana network and a key technical chart pattern threaten more volatility for the Solana token, which may see a decisive moment for its price action.Solana's transport layer saw “extreme” volatility in trading the Tether's USDt (USDT) stablecoin, which may indicate that traders are repositioning in search of new investment opportunities. USDT trading on Solana's transport layer saw an over 137% surge during the last week of February, after seeing a 61% plunge during the previous week, according to a report by global payments infrastructure platform Mercuryo, shared with Cointelegraph.

Raydium has announced the launch of LaunchLab, a new launchpad for memecoin alternative to pump.fun.

Raydium launches the “LaunchLab” token launchpad to compete with Pump.fun's AMM. Pump.fun contributes over 35% of Raydium's revenue, making it a crucial part of Raydium's business model.

Raydium's RAY token price jumped 28% after announcing LaunchLab, its new token issuance platform designed to compete with Pump.fun.

Raydium, one of the leading decentralized exchanges on the Solana blockchain, has just caused a stir in the world of decentralized finance with the launch of its new token issuance platform, LaunchLab. This bold move, as reported by Blockworks, directly challenges established players like Pump.Fun in the rapidly evolving token launch arena.

Digital asset trading platform STARDEER has announced a $10 million fund to support projects in the Solana ecosystem.

On March 17, Solana's official Twitter account posted a promotional video titled "America is Back—Time to Accelerate," which quickly garnered over 1.2 million views.

Data shows Bitcoin has recently seen an increase in futures trading volume, breaking away from the likes of Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL).

Solana (SOL) continues to face strong bearish pressure, struggling to regain momentum. However, a higher low formation suggests buyers are stepping in at slightly stronger levels, hinting at a possible reversal.

CME Group, the worlds top derivatives marketplace, has introduced Solana (SOL) futures, expanding its cryptocurrency offerings. The new futures contracts come in two sizes: micro (25 SOL) and standard (500 SOL).

LaunchLab will three types of bonding curves that match demand and price for a token and will let third-party UIs set their fees.

Raydium, a Solana-based DEX, is reportedly planning to introduce a meme cryptocurrency factory alternative to Pump.fun. The upcoming Raydium LaunchLab will ensure exponential logarithmic bonding curves matching the asset's price and demand (similar to Pump.fun). The only difference is that it will allow third-party UIs to determine their fees.

As the cryptocurrency market feels the heat, investors are looking for early-stage projects that can beat the market. One such project is PepeX. PepeX is set to introduce the world's first AI-powered meme coin launchpad, PepeX.fun, aiming to bring greater fairness to the meme coin ecosystem.

Raydium's new launchpad could reshape the meme coin landscape, but user engagement challenges may hinder its competitive advantage. The post RAY jumps 28% after Raydium unveils Pump.fun's meme coin launchpad rival appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Solana (SOL) has been under pressure, struggling to remain above the $130 mark for the past seven days. Over the last 30 days, SOL has corrected by nearly 36%, reflecting broader market weakness.

The price of Bitcoin is still struggling as technical resistance levels put increasing pressure on the asset. The 200-day Exponential Moving Average, a crucial level for trend reversals, has once again rejected Bitcoin following a brief recovery attempt.

CME trades involving Solana futures on Monday generated $12 million in total monetary value and ended with $7.8 million in open interest.

Things are not looking good for the Solana (SOL) price right now, in wake of a weak debut of a new Solana futures product on the CME and as SOL continues to trend lower. The post Could the Solana Price to Dump to $30 in 2025? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Amidst the ongoing market uncertainty, TRX, the native token of Tron, is standing out from other assets due to its impressive performance over the past 24 hours. As of today, March 19, 2025, the asset has recorded an 8% gain, outperforming major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum, along with several others.

The move comes about a month after Pump.fun was found to be testing a custom-built automated market maker, possibly to replace Raydium.

Solana Foundation pulls ad following community criticism, as co-founder Yakovenko distances himself from its controversial messaging.

Top altcoins like Solana and XRP are down ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision, an event that could shape rate cut expectations.

Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA) investors are eyeing Rexas Finance (RXS), an altcoin ready for spectacular development, as the crypto market prepares for its next boom. This $0.20-priced gem revolutionizes blockchain tokenization with its real-world asset (RWA) tokenization method.

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Asset managers have filed applications for exchange-traded funds tracking both assets as interest in altcoins has risen.

Sol futures recently started trading on the CME and Sol Strategies President and CEO Leah Wald says traditional institutions will have to take Sol and other alternative currencies seriously.

When adjusted for asset market capitalization SOL's relative futures volume looks better, K33 Research noted.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana hit key levels. Will BTC hold $80K, or is more downside ahead?

Trading volume on decentralized exchanges (DEX) on the Solana blockchain has reached its lowest level since the beginning of the year. This represents a drop of nearly 100% from peak values.

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) futures have started trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (NASDAQ:CME) this week, but early activity was underwhelming compared to major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. According to a report by research firm K33, the first day of trading for Solana futures saw a total volume of $12.3 million, with open interest ending at $7.8 million.

There is a lot of talk going on about Solana since a video promoting its upcoming Accelerate conference in New York came out. The ad, which aired on March 17, was quickly taken down because it made fun of gender identity problems, sparking widespread criticism.

Solana (SOL) has been one of the top-performing cryptos, currently trading around $134 but many of its investors are quietly accumulating another promising asset, Mutuum Finance (MUTM), priced below $0.05 in 2025. Mutuum Finance is gaining momentum in its recently launched presale.

Barely days after disclosing that TRX will reach a new all-time high, Justin Sun is setting things in motion. The Tron founder has hinted at an incoming integration of TRX on Solana, sparking industry-wide speculation over the mode of deployment.

Demand for the CME Solana futures product could indicate future investor appetite for an ETF tracking the altcoin.

Solana futures (SOL) on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) went live on March 17, with a trading volume of $12.1 million on day 1, which fell short compared to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum's (ETH) CME futures debut. CME Crypto futures comparison by Vetle Lunde.

Solana, the rising star of cryptocurrencies, dances with the giants of the CME. Its futures contracts sow the hope for an ETF, but the SEC plays the cautious divas.

Traders seek a rebound, but negativity and external factors may stall it.

Solana (SOL) has gone down 3.4% in the past 24 hours as last week's selling spree seems to be resuming.