The XRP Ledger has crossed a critical threshold, evolving from experimental blockchain to deployable financial infrastructure. By removing the compliance barriers that long prevented direct bank participation, XRPL now enables regulated institutions to settle directly on-chain through new permissioned domains. With an institution-only decentralized exchange launching imminently, this shift promises to unlock billions in institutional liquidity and fundamentally expand the utility of the XRP token.
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0 in Finance and 1 in Crypto last weekStandard Chartered Cuts Solana 2026 Target, Sees $2K by 2030
Standard Chartered has revised its Solana price target for 2026 downward to $250 while maintaining an ambitious $2,000 projection for 2030. The bank’s digital assets research team frames this adjustment as a recognition of a slower-than-expected transition from speculative trading to sustainable economic activity, even as it identifies a fundamental pivot toward stablecoin-based micropayments as the core driver for Solana’s long-term value proposition.
about Standard Chartered Cuts Solana 2026 Target, Sees $2K by 2030Doppler Raises $9M to Power Onchain Token Launches
Doppler, the emerging standard for launching digital assets, has closed a $9 million seed funding round led by Pantera Capital, signaling strong investor confidence in its infrastructure. The protocol has rapidly become the dominant force for new token launches on Base, facilitating over 90% of new DEX pools and generating more than $1.5 billion in value in just nine months. This capital injection aims to fuel Doppler’s expansion as it seeks to fundamentally reshape how capital is formed onchain.
about Doppler Raises $9M to Power Onchain Token LaunchesSolana App Revenue Hits $2.4B in 2025, Led by Pump.fun
Solana’s blockchain ecosystem achieved record-breaking financial performance in 2025, with total application revenue surging 46% year-over-year to $2.39 billion. This explosive growth was spearheaded by the meme coin launchpad Pump.fun, which emerged as a top revenue generator alongside six other applications each surpassing $100 million in earnings. The network’s expansion reflects a powerful combination of retail-driven meme coin activity, institutional adoption through ETFs, and fundamental improvements in scalability and cost efficiency.
about Solana App Revenue Hits $2.4B in 2025, Led by Pump.funSolana 2025 Review: $2.39B App Revenue, 46% Growth
Solana’s 2025 annual review reveals explosive growth across its ecosystem, with applications generating $2.39 billion in revenue—a 46% year-over-year increase. The blockchain saw seven apps surpass $100 million in revenue while achieving record transaction volumes and wallet activity, signaling robust adoption and financial maturity despite SOL trading 50% below its all-time high.
about Solana 2025 Review: $2.39B App Revenue, 46% GrowthXRP’s Real-World Utility Drives Price & Innovation in 2025
In a cryptocurrency market often dominated by speculation, XRP is carving out a distinct path through tangible, real-world utility. Its foundational role as a bridge asset in global cross-border payments is creating sustainable institutional demand that analysts link directly to price support. Concurrently, 2025 marked a year of significant technological advancement for the XRP Ledger (XRPL), with progress in smart contracts, interoperability, and tokenization laying a robust foundation for future growth, all underpinned by a unique deflationary fee model that aligns network volume with value.
about XRP's Real-World Utility Drives Price & Innovation in 2025Cardano’s 2025 Dilemma: Price Weakness vs. Ecosystem Growth
As Cardano (ADA) closes out 2025, it finds itself defined by a stark divergence: muted price action near the mid-$0.30 range contrasts sharply with founder Charles Hoskinson’s focus on long-term structural developments in decentralized finance and security. This tension between weak market sentiment and expanding ecosystem narratives frames a critical juncture for the blockchain, where future value hinges not on short-term charts but on converting infrastructure progress into sustained on-chain activity.
about Cardano's 2025 Dilemma: Price Weakness vs. Ecosystem GrowthTHORChain Launches Native Cross-Chain Swap Interface in Public Beta
THORChain has unveiled a public beta for its dedicated DeFi swap interface, enabling direct native asset swaps across multiple blockchains without wrapped tokens or centralized exchanges. This first-of-its-kind platform aims to simplify cross-chain trading for both newcomers and experienced users. The official launch is planned for Q1 2026.
about THORChain Launches Native Cross-Chain Swap Interface in Public BetaPi Network Upgrades DEX & AMM for Better Liquidity and User Safety
The Core Team behind the Pi Network has unveiled significant updates to its testnet decentralized exchange (DEX) and automated market maker (AMM), marking a strategic push to refine its DeFi ecosystem. These enhancements are designed to strengthen liquidity organization, reduce price volatility, and equip users—known as Pioneers—with better tools for token evaluation. By focusing on usability and security, the updates align with Pi’s broader mission to onboard non-technical users into decentralized finance through controlled, testnet experimentation.
about Pi Network Upgrades DEX & AMM for Better Liquidity and User SafetySaucerSwap Redesigns Hedera DEX Platform with Enhanced UX
SaucerSwap Labs has launched a comprehensive redesign of Hedera’s leading decentralized exchange, marking a significant evolution from startup to mature DeFi infrastructure. The overhaul introduces modern navigation, integrated analytics, and a refreshed visual identity while preserving the platform’s core audited smart contracts and non-custodial security. This strategic update aims to enhance user experience for both newcomers and professional traders, positioning SaucerSwap as a serious workstation for capital on the Hedera network.
about SaucerSwap Redesigns Hedera DEX Platform with Enhanced UXSolana’s TVL Plummets $10B as Demand Cools, Memecoin Trading Slumps
The Solana ecosystem is confronting a stark reality check as its total value locked (TVL) has plunged by a staggering $10 billion, accompanied by a significant slump in memecoin trading activity. Despite the recent launch of the high-performance Firedancer client and a rise in network transactions, market sentiment has turned decisively negative. Traders are showing little appetite for bullish leverage, signaling weak conviction that could further complicate Solana’s path to recovery amidst broader signs of DeFi market fatigue.
about Solana's TVL Plummets $10B as Demand Cools, Memecoin Trading SlumpsCoinbase Integrates Solana DEX for Direct Token Trading
In a strategic move that bridges centralized and decentralized finance, Coinbase has directly integrated with Solana’s decentralized exchange (DEX) ecosystem. This integration enables its millions of users to trade any native Solana (SOL) token via DEX infrastructure, bypassing the platform’s traditional, formal listing process entirely. The development, announced by Coinbase protocol specialist Andrew Allen, represents a significant deepening of the exchange’s involvement in Solana’s fast-growing DeFi landscape and could dramatically expand access to Solana-based assets.
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