Solana

24h change: +0.96%. From $85.52 to $86.34.

• Solana spot ETFs reached a milestone with inflows exceeding $1 billion on April 24, indicating rising institutional interest. This occurs while SOL price tests a critical trendline breakout. The development underscores growing mainstream adoption for Solana exposure.
• Solana achieved a record 167 million monthly token holders in early April, up 12% year-over-year. This reflects expanding user base and adoption. Price remains below $95 despite the growth metric.
• DoubleZero launched high-speed data feed from Solana blockchain on April 16, bringing Wall Street trading tech to crypto. It provides real-time raw data for faster trader access. This boosts infrastructure for high-frequency trading on Solana.

24h change: -0.22%. From $85.72 to $85.53.

• Crypto market maker GSR has introduced an actively managed ETF on Nasdaq that includes Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. The fund offers exposure to these assets with staking rewards potential and a 1% management fee. This move highlights increasing institutional adoption of Solana alongside major cryptocurrencies.
• Benjamin Pasternak, founder of Solana-based token launchpad Believe, has been arrested on criminal charges. The arrest follows an investor class action lawsuit and allegations of breaching an OTC token deal. This event raises concerns about compliance in Solana's meme coin and launchpad ecosystem.
• Coinbase has issued an advisory highlighting potential quantum computing risks for proof-of-stake blockchains like Solana and Ethereum. Validator signatures in PoS networks could be vulnerable to quantum attacks. The report urges preparation for such future threats in blockchain security.

24h change: +2.89%. From $85.88 to $88.36.

• Wrapped XRP went live on Solana, enabling holders to use DeFi apps like Jupiter and Phantom without selling. This multi-chain rollout by Hex Trust broadens access to Solana's ecosystem. It highlights growing interoperability between networks.
• Solana Foundation introduced security measures including 24/7 monitoring for protocols over $10M TVL following $270M Drift hack. Tether leads $148M recovery fund for the exchange. These steps address vulnerabilities like durable nonces abuse.
• Coinbase report highlights proof-of-stake networks like Solana vulnerable to quantum attacks on validator signatures. This comes amid rising quantum computing threats to blockchain security. Protocols may need upgrades for post-quantum cryptography.

24h change: +0.51%. From $85.31 to $85.74.

• DoubleZero launches Edge, a high-speed data feed from the Solana blockchain. It provides real-time raw data to help traders access price-influencing information faster. This brings advanced trading infrastructure to the crypto ecosystem.
• Real-world assets on Solana reach new peaks in holders, value locked, and lending volumes. Developments include tokenized gold like XAUm backed by physical bars. These advances support institutional entry with verifiable on-chain ownership.
• Solana proposes Alpenglow to replace current consensus with faster, more secure design. Paired with Firedancer for enhanced throughput. Targets leadership in payments and high-volume applications.

24h change: -0.81%. From $86.11 to $85.41.

• A $292 million exploit of KelpDAO's rsETH token via LayerZero bridge led to panic withdrawals totaling billions from Aave and spillover to Solana lending protocols like Kamino, where USDC pools hit 100% utilization. This is 2026's largest DeFi hack, highlighting cross-chain vulnerabilities and unliquidatable bad debt risks. Protocols paused affected markets as the community scrambles to mitigate further damage.
• Solana cleared $1 trillion in Q1 economic activity for the first time, with highlights including XRP launch via Hex Trust and LayerZero, Kamino PRIME RWA market surpassing $600 million, and Y Combinator's first all-stablecoin funding settled in USDC on Solana. Numerous launches like RPC 2.0, Agent Tokens by Metaplex, and partnerships advanced AI agents and payments. These developments underscore growing adoption in tokenized assets, DeFi, and consumer apps.
• Solana is preparing Alpenglow, a new consensus protocol to replace the current system for more stable block production under high load, paired with Firedancer client upgrades. Targeted for early to mid-2026, these changes aim to boost transaction speeds and cut costs further. They represent key technical advancements amid ecosystem growth.