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Speculation is growing around a potential Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) for Tron after its founder, Justin Sun, hinted at major institutional developments for the asset.

Volatility Shares is launching two Solana futures ETFs, the Volatility Shares Solana ETF (SOLZ) and the Volatility Shares 2X Solana ETF (SOLT).

Several venture capital firms have invested over $400 million in Toncoin, the native cryptocurrency of the TON blockchain.

Tron has been having a great day. Its founder Justin Sun took to X, formerly Twitter, with an update to a tweet he shared days before; “TRX on SOL is now live!

Florida-based Volatility Shares LLC is launching two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to Solana futures. According to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), these products will begin trading today—marking the first time traditional finance (TradFi) investors gain specialized ETF access to all of the five largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.

The first U.S. Solana Futures ETFs have officially launched, sparking speculation on whether institutional demand could drive SOL price to $500. Here is a Solana price prediction!

Pump.fun launched Pumpswap, its proprietary decentralized exchange (DEX) on the Solana blockchain, on March 20, 2025, to facilitate the trading of tokens created through its platform, according to the platform's X account. Pump.fun Launches Pumpswap DEX Pumpswap operates with a 0.25% transaction fee, allocating 0.20% to liquidity providers and 0.05% to the protocol.

Trezor Suite has made it so solana ( SOL) holders can stake tokens directly from its hardware wallets while maintaining full asset control.

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Pump.fun has launched its own decentralized exchange to rival Raydium, saying it hopes to improve the token migration experience.

The TON Foundation will tap a group of Tier 1 VC backers, to raise another $400M in a token-based deal, with additional TON sales.

Solana has struggled to maintain its recovery momentum, with the crypto token's price failing to break past $150 despite multiple attempts. The altcoin's price action reflects a lack of sustained bullishness, making further gains difficult.

Solana's most profitable protocol Pump.fun is gunning for an even greater share of the chain's DeFi economy.

The Open Network Foundation, also known as TON Foundation, has raised more than $400 million in token-based investments from several venture capital firms, signaling growing interest in the Telegram messaging ecosystem. Sequoia Capital, Ribbit, Benchmark, Draper Associates, Kingsway, Vy Capital, Libertus Capital, CoinFund, SkyBridge, Hypersphere and Karatage participated in the investment by purchasing Toncoin (TON), the native cryptocurrency of The Open Network.

Update (March 20 at 4:41 PM UTC): This article has been updated to clarify that the token sale was not directed at the TON Foundation. The Open Network Foundation, also known as TON Foundation, said several venture capital firms invested more than $400 million in the TON blockchain, signaling growing interest in the Telegram messaging ecosystem.

Investors include Sequoia Capital, Ribbit, Benchmark, Kingsway, CoinFund, according to a press release.

Volatility Shares has launched the first Solana futures-based ETFs in the U.S., offering traditional investors exposure to the sixth-largest cryptocurrency amid growing institutional interest.

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Solana (SOL) has staged an impressive recovery, rallying 6% on March 19 to trade above $134, mirroring gains across the broader cryptocurrency and stock markets. Despite recent volatility, indicators suggest there could be more upside ahead for SOL.

TON Foundation successfully closed more than $400 million in token-based funding from some of the most reputable venture capital firms. According to a March 20 press release sent to crypto.news, investors include Sequoia Capital, Ribbit, Paradigm, Benchmark, and Kingsway.

The crypto market rallied after the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged between 4.25% and 4.50% after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. The Federal Reserve also stated it sees two rate cuts coming in 2025.

The TON Foundation said a group of VCs including Sequoia Capital, Ribbit, Benchmark and Kingsway invested over $400 million buying Toncoin.

The impact on the institutional adoption of Solana

Two exchange-traded funds tied to the price of Solana (SOL) using futures contracts are set to hit the market today (March 20), marking a critical milestone that could pave the way for US spot Solana ETFs.

Florida based ETF company is launching a two-fold ETF product tracking Solana's Futures market movements.

The crypto industry is set to debut the first Solana futures exchange-traded fund (ETF), a significant development that may pave the way for the first Solana spot ETF, as the “next logical step” for crypto-based trading products, according to industry watchers.Volatility Shares is launching two Solana (SOL) futures ETFs, the Volatility Shares Solana ETF (SOLZ) and the Volatility Shares 2X Solana ETF (SOLT), on March 20. The debut of the first Solana futures ETF may bring significant new institutional adoption for the SOL token, according to Ryan Lee, chief analyst at Bitget Research.

A controversial Solana ad—which was deleted 9 hours after being posted—has sparked woke/unwoke divide on crypto X. On March 17, Solana's official X account posted a 2.5-minute ad.

In the arena of cryptos, Solana plays the gladiators. Despite a turbulent sea, it withstands, shines, and aims for a peak that could very well shake the skeptics.

Solana's supply distribution highlights critical price levels where investors may step in or cash out.

Solana price could be on the verge of a bullish breakout after on-chain data revealed that exchange giant Binance has been gradually accumulating SOL over the past month. As buying pressure increases, can Solana rally past $300 to a fresh all-time high?

TL;DR Institutional Access: Volatility Shares introduces the first U.S. Solana futures ETFs—SOLZ and the leveraged SOLT—providing indirect exposure to SOL. Enhanced Liquidity: With fee structures of 0.95% and 1.85%, these ETFs may boost market liquidity and price discovery.

As the DeFi market continues to expand, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) has been gaining attention from investors looking for fresh opportunities. With a structured presale model, a rapidly growing user base, and a lending ecosystem designed for long-term sustainability, Mutuum Finance is becoming a strong alternative for those looking beyond traditional crypto assets like Solana (SOL).

Following the U.S. Federal Reserve's FOMC meeting the crypto market demonstrates a new upward trend. Interest rate maintenance by the Fed resulted in increased pricing across most cryptocurrency markets.

Xandeum, a blockchain-focused software development company, has unveiled incentivized Provider Nodes (pNodes), a new storage scaling solution on Solana (SOL), as per the reports shared with Finbold on Thursday, March 20.

Solana's first U.S.-based ETFs launch, fueling speculation of spot ETF approval and market optimism.

Justin Sun, founder of TRON, announced that the token TRX will be available on the Solana blockchain. This announcement boosted TRON's price by 8%, with investors and traders expecting higher transaction speeds and utility between the two major cryptocurrencies.

Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko apologized for a controversial advertisement that targeted gender identity, acknowledging it was "mean and punching down on a marginalized group."

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Seek Protocol launches the first Solana platform combining AI, AR and blockchain to let users hunt for digital assets in real-world locations, with the SeekAR app coming Fall 2025.

The analytics firm Glassnode has revealed the Solana price levels that could be important to watch, based on on-chain accumulation data. Solana Cost Basis Distribution Reveals Where Supply Is Most Concentrated In a new post on X, Glassnode has discussed about the UTXO Realized Price Distribution (URPD) of Solana.

Anatoly Yakovenko, CEO and co-founder of Solana SOL Labs, has spoken out following criticism of the company's advertisement, which combined American patriotism, technology, and political messaging about gender identity.

Solana's price rose 6% today as Volatility Shares prepares to launch the first Solana futures ETFs following a 50% correction from November's peak.

TON Space users can now pay gas fees using Telegram Stars, further deepening the integration between the popular messaging app and The Open Network (TON).

Volatility Shares will launch two Solana futures ETFs on Thursday, making them the first of their kind in the United States.

According to a recent Bloomberg report, Florida-based Volatility Shares LLC is set to launch two ETFs on Thursday. These Solana ETFs will track Solana futures, marking a first for the crypto market.

The two Exchange-Traded Funds that track the crypto futures have been issued by Volatility Share.