The Solana network, its builders and the companies building on it.
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New York — MoonPay, the global leader in crypto payments, today announced the launch of MoonPay Commerce, a next-generation platform enabling merchants, creators, and developers to accept crypto payments worldwide — faster, cheaper, and more seamlessly than ever.
New York — Moving money into DeFi just got as easy as a bank transfer. Mass, the fast-growing self-custodial crypto super-app, has partnered with MoonPay to enable instant bank-to-wallet transfers via Virtual Accounts — powered by Iron.
September has long been a tricky month for crypto markets, often marked by choppy trading and sudden shifts in sentiment. This year, the spotlight is on Ethereum and Solana, with experts weighing in on which chain is poised to lead
Messari’s Q2 2025 report highlights Solana’s record-setting quarter—crossing 100K TPS on mainnet, growing DeFi TVL to $8.6B, expanding RWAs to $390M, and securing approval for the first U.S. Solana staking ETF.
MetaWealth, a pioneering platform for tokenized real estate investment, has reached a significant milestone by distributing $1 million in yield income to its global network of investors. This achievement underscores the robust performance of MetaWealth’s real estate portfolio and its dedication to long-term capital growth.
As one of the leading fiat on/off-ramp integrations for Web3 and crypto platforms, Transak has quickly become an essential infrastructure layer for developers and users alike. In this interview, we speak with Sami Start, founder of Transak, about the company’s latest milestones, ongoing challenges, and broader vision for the future of cryptocurrency adoption.
London – As Solana marks its fifth anniversary, new data from global payments platform Mercuryo reveals volatility in Tether (USDt) trading on the network, signaling heightened interest from crypto traders.
Phantom, the widely popular non-custodial wallet, has taken another leap in enhancing Web3 accessibility through its partnership with Transak, a leading Web3 payment infrastructure provider. This collaboration is already driving transformative growth in the crypto ecosystem, particularly for Solana users
Known for its high-performance blockchain network, Solana has made tremendous progress in the past year. With its impressive transaction speeds and low fees, Solana has attracted a lot of developer attention and the recent Solana Breakpoint event hosted in Amsterdam showcased the platform's capabilities and upcoming developments.
San Francisco — In a significant stride towards reshaping the landscape of commerce, Solana Pay has seamlessly integrated with Shopify Inc. (NYSE, TSX: SHOP), now offering millions of businesses the opportunity to engage with decentralized payments through the power of Solana Pay.
San Francisco — The Solana Foundation has announced the launch of Solana Actions and blockchain links (blinks). These new developer tools are set to transform how blockchain transactions are integrated into everyday digital experiences, providing a more intuitive Web3 experience for users.
In a groundbreaking move, the Solana Foundation has announced that the Solana blockchain is now the first-ever Layer 1 blockchain to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) with the ChatGPT plugin, developed by Solana Labs. This integration marks a significant milestone in the decentralized technology space and opens up a world of possibilities for AI-powered applications on the Solana network. Alongside this development, the Solana Foundation has also unveiled an AI accelerator program and a strategic grant program aimed at fostering AI growth and development within the Solana ecosystem.
