Solana Cuts Transaction Finality From 12.8 Seconds to 150ms
Solana activates Alpenglow on mainnet-beta, replacing TowerBFT and reducing transaction finality to around 150 milliseconds, according to Anza.
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Blockchain.com Launches Options Trading on Seven Cryptocurrencies
Blockchain.com launches options on seven cryptocurrencies, with USDC-funded premiums, expiries up to one week, and no ability to close positions early.
1inch Users Gain Access to 450+ Tokenized Stocks From Ondo
The 1inch Network now supports 450+ Ondo Stocks through Fusion RFQ and the 1inch app, adding another trading route to the Solana ecosystem.
SkyAI Dumps Entire Solana Treasury to Fund $3-a-Share Buyback
SkyAI sells its entire Solana treasury to fund a $3-per-security buyback, drawing criticism from shareholder Bastion Trading over the proposed terms.
Ledger Launches $849 Android Phone With Built-In Tamper Defense
Ledger unveils Atom, an $849 Android device featuring secure transaction signing, tamper detection, Solana Mobile apps and AI agent controls.
Solana to Cut Transaction Finality to 150 Milliseconds on October 21
Solana schedules Alpenglow for October 21, targeting 150-millisecond finality while changing validator voting, software requirements, and fees.
First Market-Neutral Stablecoin Fund Lands on Solana
On Monday, the Solana team announced via X that 2WA is bringing USDGO Plus SP onchain on Solana.
Securitize Brings Apple, Nvidia and Tesla Shares Onto Solana
Securitize launches share-backed tokenized U.S. stocks on Solana with USDC settlement, investor entitlements, and plans to expand toward 24/7 trading.
Solana's Orca and Loopscale Merge Into Asset-Financing Platform Formation
Orca and Loopscale merge into Formation, combining Solana trading and lending infrastructure to expand asset financing into AI, energy, and other sectors.
Jito's JTX to Add Equities Trading Within Two Weeks
Jito’s JTX plans an equities feature within two weeks and a mobile app this fall, while prioritizing spot trading ahead of a possible winter perps launch.
Samsung Brings USDC Transfers to 82 Million Galaxy Phones
Samsung partners with Solana to bring USDC transfers across 60 countries to 82 million U.S. Galaxy devices, while SOL trades near $116.
Tokenized Gold From Swiss Refiner MKS PAMP Goes Live on Solana
On Monday, the Solana team announced via X that DGLD, the tokenized gold from Swiss refiner MKS PAMP, is now live on Solana.