Latest Market News & Updates Solana

2026-11-09

Formation Securities Plans Solana Stock Trading Venue Under SEC Exemption

Formation Securities announced its intention to launch a 24/7 trading platform for tokenized shares, including those from Galaxy Digital, Exodus, and Forward Industries, leveraging an SEC exemption. The venue is scheduled to go live in early 2027, aiming to revolutionize equity trading by introducing round-the-clock access and blockchain-powered settlement. Source

2026-11-06

Solana’s Shanghai Event Halted Over Unauthorized Promotion

Reports emerged that Solana's promotional campaigns in China violated the country's strict crypto restrictions, according to an anonymous People's Bank of China (PBOC) official. The event was halted, highlighting the ongoing regulatory challenges for crypto projects seeking exposure in the Chinese market. Source

2026-11-02

Crypto Investigators Flag Suspected $106M Theft, $786K Solana Bot Drain

A European entity reportedly lost $106 million from exchange accounts, while a wallet linked to a Solana arbitrage bot suffered a $786,000 loss. Investigators are tracking the incidents, raising concerns about security and risk management in crypto trading, particularly for automated bots. Source

2026-11-02

Binance Hackers Begin Swapping Stolen Solana Tokens for Bitcoin: Chainalysis

Chainalysis reported that hackers involved in the $6.3 billion Binance theft have started converting stolen Solana tokens into Bitcoin. Gate, a crypto exchange, froze two accounts tied to the incident after US investigators requested a transaction block. Source

2026-10-29

Polygon Expands Open Money Stack to Solana, After Tron Rollout

Polygon announced the extension of its Open Money Stack to Solana, following a successful rollout on Tron. The integration, made possible after Polygon's acquisition of Coinme, aims to enhance interoperability and broaden DeFi opportunities across major chains. Source

2026-10-28

Mirae Asset Securities Issues Tokenized Notes on Solana

Mirae Asset Securities, via its Hong Kong unit, issued six-month tokenized notes on Solana as part of a $3 billion program. This move leverages blockchain for institutional finance, providing enhanced distribution and transparency for investors. Source

2026-10-27

Crypto Could Outperform AI Stocks: Wall Street Veteran Jordi Visser

Jordi Visser, former Morgan Stanley and Weiss executive, stated that AI agents are increasing crypto demand. He is diversifying beyond Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana, predicting that crypto could outperform AI stocks due to its integral role in digital economies. Source

2026-10-26

Hong Kong Names Nasdaq-Listed Solana Company a Strategic Enterprise

Hong Kong designated the Nasdaq-listed Solana Company as a strategic enterprise, with plans to establish Solana validator operations locally. This recognition supports Solana's regional expansion and strengthens its presence in Asia's financial hub. Source

2026-10-21

Solana’s Alpenglow Launches on Mainnet, Targets 99% Faster Finality

Solana launched its first major consensus upgrade, Alpenglow, on the mainnet, aiming to reduce transaction finality by 99%. The upgrade delivers near-instant settlements and improved application responsiveness, marking a significant milestone in blockchain scalability. Source

2026-10-19

Solana Treasury Firm SkyAI Sells All SOL Holdings, Launches $201M Buyback

SkyAI, formerly a medical device maker turned treasury firm, sold all its SOL holdings and initiated a $201 million buyback of shares and warrants, using $223.8 million in cash reserves. The move marks a shift in corporate strategy away from crypto holdings. Source

2026-10-17

Solana Shows Resilience, But Some Areas Need Continued Observation, Fidelity Says

Fidelity's report praised Solana's stable mainnet, which has avoided outages for two years. However, it cautioned that concentrations in staking, hosting, and client software pose potential risks and warrant ongoing monitoring. Source

2026-10-13

Most Tokenized Stock Trading on Solana, BNB Chain Occurs Outside US Market Hours

Tokenized equities trading has reached nearly $3.3 billion in value, with most activity happening outside traditional Wall Street hours. Solana and BNB Chain are at the forefront, offering investors round-the-clock access to equities. Source

2026-10-08

Securitize Stock Jumps Over 10% After Launching Tokenized US Equities on Solana

Securitize launched a platform offering tokenized shares of 12 US companies, including dividend and voting rights, on Solana. The announcement triggered a 10% jump in Securitize's stock, with plans to enable 24/7 trading for these equities. Source

2026-10-06

Capital Starting to Rotate Back to Crypto from AI: Raoul Pal

Raoul Pal, founder of Real Vision, observed that slowing momentum in AI stocks is prompting capital to flow back into crypto. He believes AI agents will drive adoption of Ethereum and Solana, positioning these chains for accelerated growth. Source

2026-10-06

Solana Foundation Targets Settlement in Seconds with DvP Launch

The Solana Foundation unveiled a decentralized value proposition (DvP) for financial institutions, an open-source settlement program enabling asset transfers and payments to complete in seconds. The initiative aims to enhance blockchain-based financial infrastructure. Source

2026-11-09 @coindesk

Formation Securities plans to launch a 24/7 trading venue for tokenized shares, including Galaxy Digital and Exodus, utilizing Solana and an SEC exemption. Launch expected in early 2027. (Source: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/11/09/formation-securities-plans-solana-stock-trading-venue-under-sec-exemption/)

2026-11-06 @WuBlockchain

Solana's Shanghai event reportedly halted due to unauthorized promotional activities, violating China's crypto restrictions, according to a PBOC official. (Source: https://twitter.com/WuBlockchain/status/1720483923091742739)

2026-11-02 @chainalysis

Crypto exchange Gate has frozen accounts linked to the $6.3 billion Binance hack, after US investigators flagged Solana tokens being swapped for Bitcoin. (Source: https://twitter.com/chainalysis/status/1720078923000000000)