Hacks
Hacker pleads guilty to $12M Solana DeFi hacks in first smart contract fraud conviction
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a first-of-its-kind conviction that will see the accused pay $5 million in restitution to victims.
Solana
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Crypto
Meager Bitcoin recovery above $40k backfires for futures traders causing further $185M in liquidations
Notably, long traders on the crypto market lost nearly $150 million during the past day.
Tokenization
Solana-based Helium’s unlimited plan launch propels HNT to yearly high
Helium Mobile's $20 monthly phone plan in the United States offers users unlimited data, talk, and text.
DeFi
Solana liquid staking token JTO surges 85% post-exchange debut, following unique airdrop event
Observers have suggested that Jito's unique airdrop startegy will draw more retail particiaption to Solana DeFi ecosystem.
Regulation
Solana’s Saga smartphone sales dramatically underperform despite positive reviews
Solana's Saga struggles in sales but doesn't fall short on user satisfaction, says Anatoly Yakovenko.
DeFi
Solana DeFi achieves 204% YTD growth amid 10% SOL price rally
Solana reclaimed the $60 level during the last 24 hours.
Research
Solana’s user engagement surges with influx of new participants
A multi-tiered user base emerges as Solana experiences significant engagement and transactional variance.
Analysis
Ethereum and Solana lead DeFi surge as TVL and DEX activity soar
Solana's 89.31% TVL growth signals rising star status in DeFi sector, but Ethereum remains the sector's biggest player.
Tokenization
FTX’s Solana sell-off triggers 7% price drop in crypto asset
FTX transferred 250,000 SOL tokens, worth approximately $14 million, to Kraken on Nov. 13.
Bankruptcy
FTX transfers $316 million in crypto, with Solana leading the outflows
The bankrupt exchange has moved around $187 million worth of Solana tokens.
Investments
Crypto product inflows in 2023 surpass last year’s total by over $30 million
Crypto investment products have seen its sixth consecutive week of inflow of $261 million.
Research
A month in review: Solana’s DeFi protocols break new ground
Solana's DeFi protocols see impressive user growth and token appreciation.
