ChainCatcher news, according to information from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) website, Grayscale has today submitted the S-1 form for the Solana ETF to the SEC.

ChainCatcher message, Magic Eden announces that its web-based cross-chain exchange feature is officially launched, supporting instant exchanges between major chains such as Solana, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Base, with more EVM chain support to be added in the coming weeks.

ChainCatcher news, BASE ecological chain game Infected officially announced that its platform and all future games will migrate from Ethereum to Solana.The official stated that the main reason for this migration is that the Base chain cannot handle its high transaction volume demands, resulting in severe congestion when the first game Infected launched, affecting user experience.Infected plans to launch more viral simulation games on Solana this year and hopes that Solana can meet its needs.

ChainCatcher news, according to official news from PsyFi, a financial tool provider in the Solana ecosystem, PsyFi (including PsyLend and Vaults) will shut down all front-end and back-end services and stop platform support on May 1, 2025. The platform has currently entered a mode that only supports withdrawals, and the official reminds users to complete fund withdrawals before this date to ensure asset safety.In addition, PsyFi stated that it may share contract addresses and IDL in the future for users who need to interact directly with the smart contracts.

ChainCatcher news, according to Onchain Lens monitoring, 5 hours ago Circle minted 250 million USDC on Solana, and so far, they have minted 11.75 billion USDC on Solana in 2025.

ChainCatcher news, according to data from the FDUSD issuer's official website, the current total circulation of FDUSD is approximately 2.449 billion, mainly circulating on Ethereum, with a circulation of 2.072 billion.In addition, FDUSD is also circulating on Solana, BSC, and Sui networks.

ChainCatcher news, according to Solid Intel data, Ethereum surpassed Solana in DEX spot trading volume in March, returning to the top position for the first time since September 2024.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, in March 2025, the total trading volume of Ethereum decentralized exchanges (DEX) reached $64.616 billion, surpassing Solana's $52.62 billion, reclaiming the top position in the industry for the first time since September of last year.Affected by the market downturn and the decline in memecoin popularity, the activity of DEXs like Raydium on the Solana chain has significantly decreased. Although Ethereum DEX trading volume leads, the price of ETH fell over 18% in March, a larger decline than SOL's 15.8%.

ChainCatcher news, Web3 data company RootData, in collaboration with ChainCatcher, will jointly host an offline event during Festival HK ------ "Crypto 2025: Breaking the Deadlock and New Birth," exploring future trends in the industry and insights into new cycle opportunities.The event will be held on April 8 from 14:00 to 18:00 at the 2nd floor of the Hong Kong Dorsett Event Hall (28 Stanley Street, Central), focusing on hot topics in crypto such as AI, RWA, and PayFi, gathering industry leaders to explore trends and help investors seize new market opportunities.The lineup of guests includes Adam Jin, advisor of the Solana Foundation, Arda Senoz, head of the Alchemy Pay ecosystem, Jenny, head of the Avalanche Chinese market, Jaden Yan, chief architect of Aethir, and many representatives from cutting-edge innovative projects. In addition, top VCs and well-known KOLs will also gather on-site to discuss the future of the industry.Click link to register now, and industry professionals are welcome to participate in the exchange.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Cointelegraph, the latest report from Google's Threat Analysis Group (GTIG) indicates that IT personnel associated with North Korea are expanding their infiltration targets to blockchain companies outside the United States. As U.S. regulatory scrutiny tightens, these technical spies have infiltrated cryptocurrency projects in the UK. The report notes that while the U.S. remains a primary target, increasingly stringent employment checks are forcing North Korean IT personnel to seek jobs with non-U.S. companies. These individuals are building a global operational network through identity fraud, with their infiltration scope covering traditional web development as well as blockchain applications like Solana and Anchor smart contracts.

ChainCatcher news, Kristin Smith posted on social platform X, announcing that she will officially step down as the CEO of the Blockchain Association on May 16, 2025, and will join Solana on May 19 as the President of the Solana Policy Research Institute, leading its policy strategy layout.Smith reflected on the industry advocacy and regulatory dialogue she led during her tenure and stated that although she will be leaving her current position, this is not a farewell to the crypto industry, but rather a "shift in perspective." Currently, the Blockchain Association board has initiated the search for a successor to the CEO.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the decentralized research platform Bio Protocol has launched the V1 version upgrade, based on Base and Solana chains. The core features include the BioDAO Launchpad, AI-driven BioAgents, and a new DAO milestone mechanism.The new system has shifted from the original screening accelerator to a fully on-chain project declaration and financing process, expanding the practical utility of the BIO token in governance, financing, and services, promoting the democratization of research in the DeSci field.

ChainCatcher message, according to Whale Alert monitoring, at 20:20 Beijing time, USDC Treasury minted 250 million USDC on the Solana chain.

ChainCatcher news, Solana Foundation advisor Adam Jin will attend the "Crypto 2025: Breaking the Deadlock and New Beginnings" event on April 8. The Solana Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the decentralization, growth, and security of the Solana network.It is reported that ChainCatcher and RootData will hold an offline event themed "Crypto 2025: Breaking the Deadlock and New Beginnings" on April 8 from 14:00 to 18:00 during the Hong Kong Web3 Festival HK. This event invites several leaders from the crypto industry, representatives of cutting-edge innovative projects, top VCs, and well-known KOLs, who will gather to discuss a new chapter in the crypto market.

ChainCatcher message, data from CryptoSlam tracking 23 blockchain NFT sales shows that in March 2025, NFT sales totaled approximately $414 million, a decrease of 13.2% from $477 million in February. Among these sales, Ethereum chain NFT sales accounted for 30%, approximately $125 million, ranking first. Bitcoin chain NFT sales accounted for 17.6%, approximately $72.9 million, ranking second. Following are Polygon ($62.5 million), Solana ($48.5 million), Mythos ($43.5 million), and Immutable ($26.7 million).

ChainCatcher news, on-chain analyst Ali posted on X that the number of Solana network addresses has reached 11.12 million, setting a new historical record.