Solana processed a record 1.2 billion non-vote transactions in the week ending August 10, 2026, marking its busiest week ever. This milestone reflects real user activity like token swaps and NFT trades, excluding routine validator messages. The surge was driven by a 66% increase in the network's compute limit per block, allowing more transactions without slowing performance. Additionally, US spot Solana ETFs attracted $8.8 million in inflows, signaling growing institutional interest. The upgrade also improves user experience by enabling more complex operations to be executed in fewer steps, benefiting DeFi applications.
Solana's price rose nearly 1% to around $76, supported by Cathie Wood's ARK Invest increasing its holdings in the 3iQ Solana Staking ETF. Despite a slowdown in overall crypto ETF inflows, Solana ETFs still attracted over $10 million in weekly investm...
A Solana whale has purchased an additional 47,535 SOL worth about $3.6 million, continuing a strategic accumulation trend that began over two years ago. This fresh buying, rather than transferring existing holdings, signals new demand and supports bu...
Binance will double the maximum leverage for XRP and Ripple USD (RLUSD) from 5x to 10x starting August 21, 2026. This change places XRP and RLUSD on par with major cryptocurrencies like BNB and ADA in terms of leverage and liquidity. Traders must adj...
Bitcoin paused around $64,000 after a rally from $62,600, slipping 0.6% amid a broader market pullback driven by rising U.S. Treasury yields and oil prices, which rose to $94 per barrel after a U.S.-Iran ceasefire expired. The Federal Reserve's July ...
Solana (SOL) is showing signs of stabilizing after a recent dip, with technical analysis indicating a potential short-term bottom around the $74-$75 support zone. The cryptocurrency has rebounded above $76, suggesting a possible continuation of its u...
