Ethereum and Solana Networks Got Busier and Cheaper. The Token Prices Went the Other Way

Ethereum and Solana Networks Got Busier and Cheaper. The Token Prices Went the Other Way

Ethereum, Solana, and Avalanche processed more transactions at sharply lower average costs, even as network revenue and year-over-year token prices declined.

Solana Becomes a Leading Blockchain for Consumer Payments, MetaMask Expands Beyond Ethereum With New Solana Trading Features

Solana’s consumer payment ecosystem continues to expand as card-based crypto spending reaches new milestones. During the second quarter, consumer card top-ups on Solana reached a record $94.32 million in a single month, highlighting growing demand for blockchain-powered payment solutions and demonstrating how decentralized networks are moving beyond speculation into everyday financial applications. The surge in […] The post Solana Becomes a Lead…

Solana Slips as Macro Pressure Offsets Network Upgrades and ETF Activity

Solana (SOL) slipped on Tuesday as macro headwinds pressured risk assets, even as the network rolled out significant infrastructure upgrades that developers and institutions say could strengthen its long-term fundamentals. As of 4:41 p.m. UTC on July 28, SOL was trading at $74.13, down 2.18% over the past 24 hours. The token is off about 5.09% on the week, yet it held its position as the seventh-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization at…