Solmate moves to acquire RockawayX to build $2B Solana powerhouse

Key Takeaways Solmate Infrastructure is pursuing an all-stock acquisition of RockawayX. The combined entity is valued at $2 billion and centers around the Solana blockchain ecosystem. Share this article Solmate, a publicly traded Solana-focused digital asset infrastructure company, has reached a preliminary agreement to acquire RockawayX. The proposed transaction would create a combined entity with more than $2 billion in assets under management, including third-party stakes. The merger would bring together Solmate’s validator operations, staking infrastructure, and treasury strategy with RockawayX’s liquidity provisioning, market-making, and venture investing in early-stage Solana…

Solana (SOL) Cools Off After Rally While Market Eyes a Resistance Break

Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked…

Solana Mobile Says Token for Seeker Phone Coming in January

Solana is set to roll out the awaited native token tied to its latest mobile phone model, Seeker, at the start of 2026, which is set to be the governance token of the company’s mobile ecosystem. Solana Mobile said in an X post on Wednesday that the “SKR” token will have a total supply of 10 billion tokens, with 30% allocated for airdrops and 25% put aside for growth and partnerships. An additional 10% of the token’s supply will be for liquidity, 10% for a community treasury, 15% for Solana…

Former Citadel team secures $17M Series A to launch Fin’s payments product on Solana

Key Takeaways Fin, founded by ex-Citadel employees, raised $17 million in Series A funding led by Pantera Capital. The capital will support the launch and expansion of Fin’s stablecoin payment platform on Solana. Share this article Fin, a startup founded by former Citadel employees, secured $17 million in Series A funding led by Pantera Capital to launch its stablecoin-powered payments product on Solana. The round will support team expansion and product development for the blockchain-based payment solution. Co-founders Ian Krotinsky and Aashiq Dheeraj are developing the payments platform to leverage…

Solana Mobile plans to launch SKR token in January 2026

Key Takeaways Solana Mobile expects to launch the SKR token in January 2026 as part of its crypto-native smartphone ecosystem. The SKR token will be used for staking with entities called Guardians, who will enforce security and community standards for devices. Share this article Solana Mobile plans to launch its SKR token in January 2026, designed to power staking, device security, and dApp curation across its crypto-native smartphone ecosystem. The token will enable users to stake to entities called Guardians, who will handle device verification and enforce community standards within…

Revolut integrates Solana for payments, transfers, and staking

Key Takeaways Revolut now supports Solana payments, transfers, and staking directly in its app. The integration enables payments on Solana using stablecoins like USDT, USDC, and the network’s native token, SOL. Share this article Revolut, a digital banking platform that provides cryptocurrency trading services, today integrated Solana support for payments, transfers, and staking directly within its app. The integration enables Revolut users to send, receive, or pay via Solana using USDT, USDC, and SOL while accessing the blockchain’s payment and transfer capabilities. Users can also participate in Solana staking through…

Franklin Templeton’s Solana ETF begins trading on NYSE Arca

Key Takeaways Franklin Templeton has launched a Solana ETF, which trades under the ticker SOEZ on NYSE Arca. This ETF provides regulated access to SOL, the native token of the Solana blockchain. Share this article Franklin Templeton’s Solana ETF began trading today on NYSE Arca under the ticker SOEZ, providing investors with regulated exposure to SOL, the native token of the Solana blockchain platform known for decentralized applications in DeFi and NFTs. The launch follows SEC approval of Franklin Templeton’s filing for the crypto ETF. The asset manager now competes…

Solana (SOL) Strengthens Above $135 as Market Sentiment Shifts Back Toward Bulls

Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked…

Solana (SOL) Slips Toward Key Support While Markets Brace for Next Big Move

Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked…

Vanguard platform now lists Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana ETFs

Key Takeaways US ETFs tracking Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana are now visible on Vanguard’s platform. This move represents a shift for Vanguard, which previously did not support crypto products on its platform. Share this article Vanguard has listed US Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana ETFs on its investment platform as it moves toward offering trading in crypto-related ETFs and mutual funds. Starting Tuesday, the move will enable over 50 million Vanguard brokerage customers in the US to engage with crypto alongside other non-core assets like gold. Vanguard operates as…