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The first US-listed spot Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) received $21 million of net inflows on July 8, lifting its running total to $41.2 million, based on Farside Investors’ data.  The one-day addition to the Rex-Osprey’s Solana + Staking ETF (SSK) 104% of the $20.2 million raised over the previous three trading sessions, effectively doubling net […] The post Rex-Osprey spot Solana ETF doubles cumulative inflows to $41M on July 8 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

SOL’s chart projects further upside despite the SEC delaying a decision on a Solana ETF approval. Key point: SOL’s narrowing range suggests a potential range expansion in the next few days. The possibility of an upside breakout remains high as the bulls buy on every minor dip. Fidelity Investments’ proposed spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund has been delayed as the US Securities and Exchange Commission has asked for public comments within 21 days and rebuttals within 35 days.  Read more

Solana’s tokenized stock market hit $48.53 million on July 4, up more than threefold from $15.28 million on June 20, according to on-chain data tracked by rwa.xyz. Solana’s tokenized stocks capitalization expanded more than threefold in two weeks, outpacing every other tracked network during the period.  Furthermore, the tokenized stock market on Solana represented 11.4% […] The post Solana’s tokenized stock market more than triples in two weeks to hit $48M appeared first on CryptoSlate.

After first launching on Avalanche, the GUN token from shooter game Off the Grid is now coming to Solana—and maybe more chains ahead.

[PRESS RELEASE – Robinson Point, Singapore, July 7th, 2025] GUNZ, the L1 blockchain ecosystem that powers the groundbreaking AAA game Off The Grid (OTG), today announced the expansion of its $GUN token to the Solana blockchain. This strategic move brings part of the $GUN token’s circulating supply to Solana, enhancing accessibility for U.S. (and global) […]

Gemini predicts that Bitcoin nearing its record price will set the tone for a broad bull run through late-2025, with institutional demand, potential spot ETFs and easing rules seen lifting XRP to $20, Solana to $500 and Cardano to $5.66 while early-stage tokens track sentiment. The post Google’s Gemini AI Predicts the Price of XRP, Solana and Cardano by the End of 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

A fake GitHub repository posing as a Solana trading bot was used to distribute obscured malware that stole crypto wallet credentials, according to cybersecurity firm SlowMist. A GitHub repository posing as a legitimate Solana trading bot has been exposed for reportedly hiding crypto-stealing malware. According to a Friday report by blockchain security firm SlowMist, the now-deleted solana-pumpfun-bot repository hosted by account “zldp2002” mimicked a real open-source tool to harvest user credentials. SlowMist reportedly launched the investigation after a user found that their funds had been stolen on Thursday. The malicious GitHub repository in question featured “a relatively high number of stars and forks,” SlowMist said. All code commits across all its directories were made about three weeks ago, with apparent irregularities and a lack of consistent pattern that, according to SlowMist, would indicate a legitimate project. Read more

A Japanese digital-native bank is exploring stablecoins for real-world payments and finance, signaling rising institutional interest in Solana’s infrastructure.

Backpack halted trading for scheduled maintenance at 10 a.m. UTC on July 3 and reopened two hours later, but the restart triggered account errors that forced CEO Armani Ferrante to promise reviews and compensation. Backpack had warned users on X that the platform would go offline at 10 a.m., enter post-only mode at noon, and […] The post Post-maintenance mishap on Solana’s Backpack triggers incorrect futures orders, balance reports appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Wave of fake Solana dev group chats in South Korea follows ETF debut, Indian crypto taxes blamed for coin delistings: Asia Express. All services claiming to offer access to JD.coms stablecoin are fraudulent, the Chinese e-commerce giant said in a statement posted on Weibo, a microblogging platform. JD.com said entities are misleading the public by claiming to have partnered with its Hong Kong subsidiary, JD CoinLink. The company emphasized that it has not issued a stablecoin at this point or formed any such partnerships. Fraudulent campaigns are emerging in parallel, according to multiple WeChat accounts warning against stablecoin scams. Fraudulent campaigns are promising users 5,000 JD.com stablecoins for signing up and additional rewards for referring friends. Read more

Solana dominated major cryptocurrencies in real economic value (REV) and DEX volumes during the first half of 2025, according to Helius’ “Solana Ecosystem Report H1 2025.” The report highlighted that Solana has led all blockchains in REV since October 2024 and reached $551 million in January 2025.  REV is a metric that measures the monetary […] The post Solana dominates real value rankings, DEX volume during H1 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

DeFi Development Corp has unveiled plans to raise $100 million through a private offering of convertible senior notes to strengthen its Solana-focused treasury strategy as anticipation for potential U.S. approval of Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) ramps up. DeFi Development Corp. said proceeds will be used partly to repurchase its own shares through a prepaid forward […] The post DeFi Development Corp. to raise $100M for Solana treasury acquisitions ahead of ETF launches appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Crypto price prediction today: Bitcoin has added 1% after weeks of stagnation, encouraging speculation that a summer rally could emerge. XRP’s court victory, Solana’s ETF hopes and Cardano’s expanding institutional interest have supported projections of new all-time highs across leading altcoins. The post Crypto Price Prediction Today 2 July – XRP, Solana, Cardano appeared first on Cryptonews.

A Kraken spokesperson told Decrypt that the company is working to bring xStocks to chains beyond Solana.

Stocks like Nvidia, Tesla, and Strategy are now tokenized on Solana and trading via Kraken and other platforms. Here's what you need to know.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the proposal to convert the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund into an exchange-traded fund (ETF), completing the conversion of the crypto index product into an ETF structure.  According to a July 1 filing, the ETF will issue trust units that track a basket of the five largest […] The post SEC approves Grayscale Index ETF conversion, clears Solana, XRP, Cardano for spot trading appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Solana continued processing over 100 million daily transactions and supporting 500,000 active wallets, even during market-wide volatility.

Moody’s and Alphaledger’s pilot on Solana shows how traditional credit ratings can be embedded directly into tokenized bonds. Often touted as a next-gen alternative to Ethereum or Bitcoin, the Solana blockchain is now making headlines for a very different reason: onchain credit ratings. In June 2025, Moody’s teamed up with a fintech startup called Alphaledger to run a pilot program to explore how traditional credit ratings could be integrated into blockchain systems. Here’s what they did: Read more

REX Shares will launch the first US staked crypto ETF this week, giving investors direct exposure to SOL with staking rewards. The first US staked cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) will launch on Wednesday, allowing investors to hold Solana (SOL) and earn yield through staking. Two days after Cointelegraph reported that the REX-Osprey Solana and Staking ETF could launch imminently, issuer REX Shares confirmed on Monday that the fund is set to debut. As the name suggests, the REX-Osprey fund will give investors direct exposure to spot SOL along with staking income, potentially paving the way for broader institutional adoption of crypto. Read more

REX Shares spot Solana staking exchange-traded fund (ETF) is poised to become the first SOL ETF to begin trading in the United States, potentially as early as this week. Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said on June 28 that the company’s latest filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) indicates it is […] The post REX Shares’ Solana ETF on the brink of trading launch as SEC readies greenlight appeared first on CryptoSlate.