Total Transaction Fees: $3.093 billion from approximately 4 million active Solana user addresses.

Today marks the final full day for Gary Gensler at the SEC, and as he exits, the ETF industry has been quick to respond with a wave of filings, including XRP and Solana Futures ETFs.

Donald Trump is promoting a Solana meme coin from his social media accounts. Elaborate hack or a truly wild new era for crypto?

Popular Solana-based Launchpad Pump.fun is under fire again after a law firm filed a class action lawsuit against the platform on behalf of investors who lost money on memecoins deployed in Pump.fun. The lawsuit argues that the platform allegedly sells unregistered securities, promotes pump-and-dump schemes, and lacks proper user protection measures.

Solana (SOL) and XRP both outperformed the overall crypto market on Thursday amid a report that President-elect Donald Trump is thinking about establishing an “America First” strategic crypto reserve.

Litecoin (LTC) price has surged more than 12% in the last 24 hours as Nasdaq filed an application to list Canary Capital's Litecoin ETF. This rally has been fueled by bullish technical signals, including a golden cross formation and a significant rise in buying pressure, as reflected in key momentum indicators.

Multichain Capital partners Tushar Jain and Vishal Kankani introduced a proposal to address the inflation of Solana's native crypto, SOL. The goal is to use a market-driven mechanism to adjust Solana's emissions dynamically, moving away from the network's current fixed-rate issuance model.

Solana (SOL) has made a remarkable recovery following Monday's unexpected flash crash, surging by more than 28% in less than five days. This impressive rebound has sparked renewed optimism among investors, who are now eyeing the potential for a bullish continuation in the weeks ahead.

Nasdaq filed a 19b-4 and an amended S-1 form on Wednesday on behalf of Canary Capital seeking approval from the SEC to launch the Canary Litecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).

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One of the biggest looming questions is will the new administration facilitate the launch of spot ETfs which track the price of Solana.

Solana (SOL) has surged 15% over the past seven days, holding near the $200 mark. Its market cap has risen to $107 billion, overtaking BNB.

Prominent crypto trader Unipcs has argued that Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) flipping Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) this cycle is a real possibility, citing metrics and momentum as reasons for his thesis. What Happened: Unipcs contends that Solana has outperformed Ethereum in transaction volume and on-chain activity, positioning itself as a leader in blockchain adoption.

After a prolonged period of consolidation, cryptocurrency activity has picked up this week, with global crypto market capitalization rising by 2% during that period.

Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart has reflected on the remarkable success of spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETFs and the potential problems in altcoin ETF approvals in 2025. What Happened: In a recent Blockworks Macro episode, Seyffart pointed out four Bitcoin ETFs now rank in the top 20 ETF launches of all time, with iShares' (NASDAQ:IBIT) leading the way.

Optimism is sweeping through the cryptocurrency market as anticipation builds around pro-crypto policies expected from the incoming administration.

Solana (SOL) price jumped up as optimism grows, fueled by ETF speculation and increased altcoin performance.

Phantom announced today that it received $150 million in Series C funding and intends to become the world's largest consumer finance platform.

Bitcoin's chance of hitting a new all-time high has increased, buoyed by expectations of the adoption of a US Bitcoin reserve.

Solana price could see significant gains if XRP achieves an ambitious $20 trillion market capitalization. The investors and the analysts are keenly observing this interaction between these two top altcoins by means of reviewing how the possible spikes in the price of XRP can affect other cryptos including Solana.

President-elect Donald Trump is set to move back into the White House on Monday after he officially assumes office, kicking off a flurry of speculation about immediate crypto-relation action, such as support for a U.S. crypto reserve. Benzinga talked to cryptocurrency experts, who are divided on the likelihood of immediate executive orders, but largely bullish on the near-term market outlook.

As Donald Trump prepares to take office on January 20, reports suggest his administration is considering adding U.S.-based cryptocurrencies like XRP, Solana, and USDC to a proposed national strategic reserve.

The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with renewed optimism as the incoming U.S. administration signals a pro-crypto stance. Policies such as a proposed zero-tax on U.S.-based crypto projects and the anticipated approval of altcoin ETFs have set a positive tone for the market.

Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC) is spiking on Friday, following news that a spot Litecoin ETF may be next in line for approval by the SEC. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC) $136.32 $10.3 billion +8% +30.4% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.24 $186.6 billion -3.1% +41.8% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,442 $414.8 billion +2.7% +6.2% Trader Notes: Crypto trader Scient predicts Litecoin could experience a "more hated rally than Ethereum and XRP," suggesting strong price momentum ahead.

Litecoin (LTC) could become the next spot crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) to be launched in the United States after Nasdaq submitted a 19b-4 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list Canary's Litecoin ETF. This development has stirred gains for LTC, which is up by 32% in seven days.

As market sentiment becomes bullish in anticipation of Trump's inauguration on January 20, demand for Chainlink is on the rise. Additionally, the increase in price coincides with other developments, such as the launch of version 1.5 of CCIP on the main network.

The Aave community is exploring new avenues to increase its revenue by considering Bitcoin mining. However, discussions on the Aave governance forum reveal some skepticism among token holders.

Diese Nachricht kam völlig unerwartet, doch für die Kursentwicklung von Ripple (XRP) und Solana (SOL) könnte sie wirklich alles verändern.

TL;DR StakeStone implements Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) for ETH staking on layer-2 networks such as Arbitrum, Base, and Optimism. CCIP offers level 5 security, with an independent risk management system that ensures cross-chain operations. The integration expands the Chainlink ecosystem, enabling a safer and more efficient staking experience for users.

Solana price has surged this week, and the rising odds of a SOL ETF may push it higher this year. One way of taking advantage of SOL's price action is to invest in top Solana rivals that could replicate its success this year.

SOL's surge can be attributed to optimism about its potential role in U.S. digital reserve.

On the verge of a parabolic rise, Litecoin price is preparing for a breakout run as the crypto market gains bullish momentum. Amid this recovery run, will LTC price reach $200?

Solana price has a strong upward momentum with added propulsion on news of a potential inclusion in a Federal crypto reserve.

The sole plaintiff only lost $231 but is looking to represent a much larger group affected by the Peanut the Squirrel meme coin.

When it comes to investing in cryptocurrencies, the clear No. 1 option is still Bitcoin (BTC 4.92%), which accounts for a whopping 57% of the total market cap of the entire crypto market.

Solana (SOL) has recently experienced a surge in trading activity, gaining 9% in a single day to reclaim the $200 mark—its highest point in a week. This upswing has fueled speculation that the cryptocurrency could target $220 in the short-term, especially as political events like Trump's upcoming inauguration loom.

Solana (SOL) price has risen 8% in the last 24 hours backed by strong whale accumulation and a 52% increase in daily trading volume to $7 billion.

Solana is going to have a stomping 2025. The Solana network is going to get a thorough going-over with the launch of a new and improved network, funded by Solaxy ($SOLX).

The Nasdaq recently filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list the Canary Capital Litecoin ETF. This initiative marks a significant step in the expansion of ETFs beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Connecting StakeStone to the Chainlink ecosystem provides growth opportunities that support Vaultrcraft's goals and drive adoption.

With his recent comments, the president-elect of the United States has ignited new discussions in the cryptocurrency sphere. He showed a willingness to incorporate digital assets such as XRP, Solana (SOL), and USDC into the U.S. strategic reserves.

Litecoin rocketed by double-digits today to hit a four-week high of $129.45, as optimism grows around the potential approval of a U.S.-listed spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the LTC price directly ahead of what is viewed as a crypto-friendly Trump administration.

The crypto market seems to be relieved ever since the appointment of Donald Trump as the new POTUS. Frank Chaparro, an early Bitcoin investor, calls this an end of 4 years of regulatory “harassment” and “terror,” which was blatant under the Biden administration.

By tapping into this untapped opportunity, AAVE (GHO) aims to strengthen its treasury and increase Bitcoin holdings. This strategy will also enhance the stability of its stablecoin.

Chainlink (LINK) price jumps nearly 10% as the DeFi tokens heats up. Is this the best opportunity to buy LINK before Trump's swearing in ceremony?

TL;DR The global crypto market has reached a milestone of $3.6 trillion in market capitalization, driven by significant gains in major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, XRP, and Solana. Bitcoin has surpassed the $101,000 mark, reaching a high of $102,164, fueled by a fresh buy announcement from MicroStrategy and favorable macroeconomic factors.

This move brings Litecoin closer to the spotlight. It follows the growing trend of digital assets making their way into traditional financial markets.