Solana News Update: Widespread Crypto Adoption Accelerates as Institutional Staking Surges by $2 Billion
- Coinbase Prime and Figment expanded institutional staking to Solana, Cardano, and 5+ PoS networks, enabling $2B+ in onchain yield generation via integrated custody solutions. - The partnership combines Figment's $18B+ staking infrastructure with Coinbase's security controls, offering institutions diversified validator access without fund transfers. - Bitwise's BSOL Solana ETF debuted with $222.8M AUM and 7%+ yield, reflecting growing institutional demand for ESG-aligned crypto assets and accelerated ETF
Coinbase Prime and Figment have expanded their institutional staking partnership to include a wider array of Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchains, representing a notable move toward broader crypto acceptance, according to a
This partnership utilizes Figment’s enterprise-grade staking infrastructure, which secures over $18 billion in assets across various blockchains, as stated by
This growth comes amid rising institutional interest in PoS assets, fueled by the potential for passive earnings and ESG-friendly investment approaches. The trend has been further boosted by the launch of the Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL), the first U.S. exchange-traded product to provide full direct exposure to Solana (SOL) with integrated staking rewards, as reported by
Solana’s recent market gains have also attracted institutional attention, with its price climbing back to $198.35 and its market cap topping $109 billion, as previously noted. Experts highlight that Solana’s technical improvements and high throughput make it a significant force in DeFi and tokenization. Additionally, Grayscale’s upcoming Solana Trust ETF and the REX-Osprey Staking Solana ETF (SSK), which oversees more than $400 million, point to ongoing institutional momentum for Solana.
The wider crypto sector is also experiencing regulatory advancements, with the SEC’s streamlined 75-day review process allowing for quicker ETF approvals, according to
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