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Solana co-founder is sued by ex-wife for stealing millions in staking rewards

December 29, 2024 1 min read

Stephen Akridge, co-founder of Solana, is in a legal dispute with his ex-wife, Elisa Rossi. She claims he took millions in staking rewards from her cryptocurrency wallet. Rossi says that Akridge used his blockchain skills to secretly get into her accounts and take rewards from their shared Solana investments without her permission. The couple, married for ten years, filed for divorce in February 2023. As part of their settlement, Rossi

The IRS insists crypto staking rewards are taxable income

December 24, 2024 2 mins read

Joshua Jarrett, a cryptocurrency investor, is in a legal dispute with the IRS over whether staking rewards should be taxed as income. Jarrett, who got a refund on taxes for staking rewards, claims these tokens should be seen as new property instead of immediate income, opposing the IRS in a new lawsuit. This case could greatly affect U.S. crypto investors, especially with increasing regulatory attention. Jarrett is asking for a

Bitwise targets Europe with its new Solana staking ETP

December 19, 2024 1 min read

Bitwise has launched a Solana staking ETP called BSOL in the European Union, as the firm adjusts to regulatory challenges in the United States. BSOL is being introduced while efforts to create a Solana ETF in the US have stalled, as securities laws prevent these products from providing staking rewards. BSOL seeks to draw European investors with annual staking rewards of up to 8%, making it an attractive option compared

Users are upset with Coinbase because many have faced long account restrictions. Some say their accounts have been frozen for months or even years. Complaints appeared on social media platform X, where users questioned Coinbase's claim that the rise in restricted accounts was just because of inactivity and outside worries about the crypto market. On December 9, Coinbase Support noted a big increase in platform activity after the recent elections, linking it to a 2-3x rise in fraud attempts. This increase led to the use of automated fraud prevention measures, resulting in more account restrictions and slower customer support responses. Even though Coinbase is trying to fix these problems, many users are unhappy and expressing their concerns. Users are upset and have gone online to share their complaints, claiming that Coinbase has communicated misleading information. Some accounts have been locked due to VPN use, and users have not received enough support even after trying many times to get help. Key people in the crypto community, such as investor Glauber Contessoto, have suggested having a customer service line available 24/7 to improve user support. Even with these challenges, Coinbase has done well financially in 2024, showing a 97% increase in stock value so far and reaching important goals for its layer-2 network, Base. The ongoing backlash about account restrictions highlights the need for Coinbase to improve its customer service and communication as more users join.

Coinbase faces backlash as users report prolonged account freezes

December 12, 2024 1 min read

Users are upset with Coinbase because many have faced long account restrictions. Some say their accounts have been frozen for months or even years. Complaints appeared on social media platform X, where users questioned Coinbase’s claim that the rise in restricted accounts was just because of inactivity and outside worries about the crypto market. On December 9, Coinbase Support noted a big increase in platform activity after the recent elections,

VanEck partners with Kiln to offer institutional investors easy access to Solana staking

November 1, 2024 1 min read

VanEck, a prominent asset management firm, is enhancing its investment approach to Solana by teaming up with Kiln, a platform that specializes in digital asset rewards. This collaboration aims to simplify the staking process for institutional investors, allowing them to enjoy the benefits of Solana staking without the hassle of managing technical details or handling SOL tokens directly. By integrating staking solutions into its investment offerings, such as exchange-traded notes

MOODENG rises 128% after Binance announces USD-Margined perpetual contract listing

October 26, 2024 1 min read

Moo Deng (MOODENG), a meme coin on the Solana blockchain, is making waves in the cryptocurrency scene, with its price skyrocketing by 128.4% in just 24 hours, currently sitting at approximately $0.1649. This surge is accompanied by a remarkable 293% increase in trading volume, largely fueled by Binance’s recent announcement of a USD-Margined perpetual contract for the token, which went live on October 25. The new MOODENGUSDT perpetual contract on

Solana-based meme coin POPCAT surges by over 27%

October 24, 2024 1 min read

In a surprising twist in the crypto landscape, while major players like Bitcoin and Ethereum are experiencing declines, the Solana-based memecoin POPCAT (SOL) has emerged as a standout performer. It recently hit an impressive all-time high of $1.67, marking a remarkable increase of over 24.63% from a previous low of $1.34 within just 24 hours. This surge follows a brief dip earlier in the week, hinting at a renewed wave

VanEck introduces staking rewards for its Solana ETN in Europe

October 23, 2024 2 mins read

VanEck is making waves in the European investment landscape by introducing staking rewards for its Solana Exchange-Traded Note (ETN). This innovative feature allows investors to earn passive income from their Solana holdings, with rewards automatically reinvested to enhance the value of the ETN. As of mid-October, the Solana ETN has attracted approximately $74 million in assets and is traded on Euronext Amsterdam. Investors will receive 75% of the staking rewards,

Matt Sorg, Vice President of Technology at the Solana Foundation

Solana’s VP reveals how the blockchain tackles scaling and congestion to maintain high speed

October 5, 2024 2 mins read

Matt Sorg, Vice President of Technology at the Solana Foundation, recently shared insights on how Solana is tackling challenges related to scaling and network congestion while maintaining its reputation for high-speed and low-cost transactions. In an interview, he highlighted that Solana processes more daily transactions than all other blockchains combined, positioning it as a leader in the blockchain space. To stay ahead in the rapidly evolving blockchain ecosystem, Solana is

Solanex AI DEX Launches in Q4, Bringing AI to the Solana Traders

September 24, 2024 3 mins read

Revolutionizing the Solana Ecosystem with AI-Powered Efficiency In the dynamic landscape of DeFi, decentralized exchanges have emerged as essential platforms for P2P trading of digital assets. However, traditional DEXs often face challenges such as liquidity fragmentation, high transaction costs, and complex user interfaces. Solanex AI, a groundbreaking DEX on the Solana blockchain, aims to address these limitations by leveraging the power of artificial intelligence. What is Solanex? Unlike Jupiter, or Raydium – Solanex

Travala.com integrates the Solana network across the platform to provide SOL travel rewards

September 21, 2024 1 min read

The crypto-native travel portal Travala.com has included the Solana network, enabling users to obtain SOL travel rewards via its loyalty program. The AVA token, utilized for the trip incentive program on Travala.com, will be launched on Solana, marking it as the third network, following Ethereum and BNB Chain, where the AVA token is available. Travelers will soon utilize the AVA Smart Program, a travel loyalty initiative available on Travala.com, to

Solana Mobile unveils its new model, Seeker

September 20, 2024 1 min read

Solana Mobile has unveiled its second-generation Web3 phone, Seeker, which has garnered 140,000 preorders. The device, once referred to as Saga Chapter Two, is set for delivery in 2025 and will incorporate various new functionalities. Co-Founder Anatoly Yakovenko elucidates that the company intends to enhance the accessibility and affordability of Seeker, with its hardware and software intricately linked for web3. Notable features comprise a Seed Vault Wallet integrally built into