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.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekSoulja Boy Faces Crypto Backlash Over Past Promotions
Rapper Soulja Boy faces a fresh wave of intense criticism from the crypto analytics community over his extensive history of promoting digital assets, with his recent public apology being dismissed as insufficient. On-chain analytics platform Bubblemaps has labeled him a ‘repeat offender,’ outlining a cynical cycle of promotion, profit, and disappearance tied to numerous failed tokens and NFT projects. This controversy reignites critical questions about celebrity accountability and the damaging impact of irresponsible endorsements on investor trust within the volatile cryptocurrency ecosystem.
about Soulja Boy Faces Crypto Backlash Over Past PromotionsSolana ETF Sees Record $32M Outflow Amid Broader Crypto Rally
U.S. spot Solana exchange-traded funds recorded their largest single-day outflow on Wednesday, diverging sharply from a broader cryptocurrency market rally. The $32.19 million redemption came entirely from 21Shares’ TSOL product, a move analysts describe as a likely “position reset” following weeks of inflows. Despite this ETF weakness, over $321 million has flowed onto the Solana network in the past month, painting a complex picture of institutional versus on-chain sentiment for the layer-1 blockchain.
about Solana ETF Sees Record $32M Outflow Amid Broader Crypto RallySolana Data Streaming: Yellowstone vs Bitquery Comparison
Two leading solutions for real-time Solana blockchain data streaming offer distinct approaches to developer needs. While Yellowstone gRPC provides raw data access through Solana’s Geyser plugin system, Bitquery’s Smart Stream delivers enriched, ready-to-use data streams. This comparison helps developers choose the right tool for their specific blockchain applications.
about Solana Data Streaming: Yellowstone vs Bitquery ComparisonDota 2 YouTube Channel Hacked in Crypto Scam Attack
The official Dota 2 YouTube channel was hijacked late Wednesday to promote a fraudulent Solana-based token in a coordinated attack that quickly spread to PGL’s esports channel, which began broadcasting a fake Bitcoin giveaway impersonating MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor. This marks the latest in a concerning pattern of high-profile YouTube account takeovers targeting crypto investors through familiar scam tactics, with the fraudulent token showing classic pump-and-dump characteristics as its market cap collapsed 21% to just $5,500 shortly after launch.
about Dota 2 YouTube Channel Hacked in Crypto Scam AttackSolana Q2 Revenue Drops 44% Despite DeFi TVL Surge
The Solana blockchain faced a challenging second quarter in 2025, with application revenue plummeting 44.2% from $1 billion to $576.4 million despite a 30.4% increase in total value locked to $8.6 billion. Major revenue contributors like PumpFun (-43.9%), Jupiter (-15.6%), and Phantom (-65.4%) saw significant declines, though Axiom bucked the trend with a 641.3% revenue surge. The DeFi sector showed resilience with Kamino Finance leading at $2.1 billion TVL and Raydium overtaking Jupiter for second place. However, daily DEX volume fell 45.4% to $2.5 billion, attributed to fading memecoin momentum that had driven Q1 activity.
about Solana Q2 Revenue Drops 44% Despite DeFi TVL SurgeFartcoin Whales Accumulate 597M Tokens Amid Recovery Hopes
Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) is showing signs of a potential turnaround as whales accumulate 597 million tokens, signaling strategic positioning before a possible price recovery. Despite a 15% weekly drop, the token has seen a 3% rise in the last 24 hours, trading near $1. Technical indicators like the MACD turning positive suggest early buying interest, though sellers still dominate per the Balance of Power (BoP). Resistance levels are at $1.0568, $1.2224, and $1.3256, with support around $0.91. Pumpfun’s co-founder teased a major announcement, which could spark renewed trading interest in Fartcoin, the leading Pumpfun-linked token. Exchange balances have risen 25%, indicating higher liquidity and potential volatility ahead.
about Fartcoin Whales Accumulate 597M Tokens Amid Recovery HopesBybit Hosts PumpFun’s PUMP Token Sale, Excludes Europe
Bybit will host the public sale of Pump.fun’s PUMP token from July 12–15, offering 150 billion tokens (15% of the total supply) at $0.004 USDT each. However, users registered through Bybit’s EU-regulated platform, Bybit.eu, will be excluded due to compliance with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). Bybit, the world’s second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, is the only major platform participating in the sale, though other exchanges will also support it. The move highlights the growing impact of regulatory frameworks like MiCA on crypto markets.
about Bybit Hosts PumpFun's PUMP Token Sale, Excludes EuropeCrypto Market Dips, Recovers; PumpFun Plans Token Sale
The cryptocurrency market saw a brief dip before recovering, signaling continued volatility. PumpFun, a notable player in the crypto space, has revealed plans for an upcoming token sale, potentially attracting investor interest. Additionally, tariff-related headlines are resurfacing, indicating possible macroeconomic impacts on the crypto and traditional finance sectors. Stay updated with the latest developments in crypto and finance through Decrypt’s comprehensive coverage.
about Crypto Market Dips, Recovers; PumpFun Plans Token SalePumpFun’s $1B Token Sale Targets $4B Valuation Amid Controversies
PumpFun, a leading Solana memecoin platform, is preparing a $1 billion token sale with a $4 billion fully diluted valuation, open to public and private investors. The platform has already generated over $700 million from memecoin launches and hosts 11 million tokens. However, controversies loom, including founder Dylan Kerler’s alleged involvement in failed crypto projects and ethical debates over monetizing personal tragedies. Despite these issues, PumpFun continues to expand with new features like an in-house AMM and mobile app, aiming to build a sustainable memecoin ecosystem. The market’s reception to its ambitious plans remains uncertain.
about PumpFun's $1B Token Sale Targets $4B Valuation Amid ControversiesSunPump Launches CEX Alliance for TRON Meme Projects
SunPump has officially introduced the CEX Alliance, a collaborative effort with leading crypto exchanges such as BingX, HTX, and others to support TRON-based meme projects. The alliance sets strict criteria, including a minimum market cap of $500,000, to ensure only viable projects receive support like simplified listings, promotions, and community engagement activities. While SunPump has made strides in token creation, it still lags behind established platforms, with only 98,300 tokens produced and daily income often below $1,000. Meanwhile, TRON, its parent network, continues to thrive with over 308 million user accounts and $23 billion in total value locked (TVL).
about SunPump Launches CEX Alliance for TRON Meme ProjectsRaydium vs PumpFun: Solana Token Creation Battle
Raydium’s LaunchLab, launched on April 16, has facilitated the creation of 3,792 tokens, but only 43 (1.13%) have ‘graduated’ to external trading, sparking debates about project viability. The platform differentiates itself from PumpFun—which still dominates Solana token creation—by offering features like flexible bonding curves and no migration fees, targeting serious creators. Raydium recently added ‘JustSendIt,’ enabling instant token launches with default settings, though concerns about quality persist. Despite a recent 8.81% price surge, RAY’s technical indicators remain bearish. PumpFun, known for its rapid meme token launches, has refined its approach with livestreams and moderation, leaving creators to choose between Raydium’s curated process and PumpFun’s speed.
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