Solana (SOL) remains around $85, supported by five consecutive weeks of institutional inflows into U.S.-listed spot Solana ETFs. As of April 22, SOL traded at $87.38, up 2.44% in 24 hours, with trading volume increasing to approximately $4.40 billion. On-chain activity and sustained demand are bolstering Solana’s near-term outlook amid broader market sensitivities.
BlackRock, Mastercard, and Ripple completed tests using the RLUSD stablecoin on the XRP Ledger in April 2026, demonstrating a shift by financial giants toward blockchain-based payments. The trial aimed to enhance transparency and speed in cross-border transactions. Major institutions like Franklin Templeton are exploring the ledger for institutional finance, leveraging its decentralized exchange and automated market maker features.
Justin Sun, founder of Tron, filed a lawsuit in California against World Liberty Financial, claiming they froze his tokens, blocked his voting rights, and threatened to burn his assets without justification. Sun attempted to resolve the dispute privately before taking legal action. The case highlights ongoing governance conflicts within crypto investments, with Sun opposing a proposal that would restrict non-consenting holders.
Kalshi plans to launch crypto perpetual futures trading in the U.S., starting with Bitcoin and other tokens. Holding CFTC licenses and approval for margin trading, Kalshi aims to compete with Coinbase, Crypto.com, and Gemini. The move expands derivatives options for crypto traders and signals growth in regulated crypto derivatives markets.
NY Attorney General Letitia James sued Coinbase and Gemini for operating unlicensed prediction markets, claiming they offered illegal gambling products. The lawsuits seek profits recovery, user restitution, and bans for under-21 users. The legal actions highlight regulatory challenges faced by crypto exchanges in the US, with other states monitoring similar issues.
Ethereum whales accumulated approximately 700,000 ETH between Thursday and Monday, signaling bullish sentiment. ETH ETFs experienced eight consecutive days of net inflows totaling nearly $494 million. Additionally, Bitmine bought 101,627 ETH last week, their largest weekly purchase of 2026. The SuperTrend indicator turned bullish for the first time since early 2025, indicating a potential market uptrend.
A study found that 35% of European investors might switch banks to access crypto services, amid the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. As MiCA tightens rules, banks are monitoring their clients closely, while crypto firms are increasingly engaging with customers directly. The trend highlights growing demand for crypto access within the European financial landscape.
