Demex Daily #360: Solana Rises with CME Futures and Finance Adoption

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Solana gained momentum as CME Group announced futures trading, marking the first institutional exposure to the asset. This move could pave the way for a Solana ETF, with major firms seeking regulatory approval. Meanwhile, Solana continues to expand in traditional finance, with Visa and Shopify integrating its blockchain for payments.

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Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade aims to reduce selling pressure and enhance scalability by increasing the validator staking limit, potentially supporting long-term price growth. While ETH has underperformed Bitcoin, analysts see the upgrade as a key step for the next market cycle. Meanwhile, competition from high-throughput chains and layer-2 solutions has raised concerns about Ethereum’s direction. In response, the Ethereum Foundation introduced new leadership, and Vitalik Buterin outlined strategies to strengthen the network’s position.

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