Charles Schwab Expands Crypto Trading Platform to Include Solana, Avalanche, and Chainlink
August 28, 2026
Charles Schwab is expanding its retail crypto platform by adding Solana, Avalanche, and Chainlink alongside Bitcoin and Ether, signaling growing institutional support for alternative digital assets.
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Bitcoin Breaks $80,000 Threshold as Charles Schwab Expands Platform to Support Solana, Avalanche, and Chainlink
August 28, 2026
Bitcoin has surpassed $80,000 while Charles Schwab announced the expansion of its crypto platform to include Solana, Avalanche, and Chainlink. The news sparked market-wide rallies, led by a 12.9% gain in SOL.
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Solana Reduces Mainnet Slot Time to 350ms, Taking Major Step Toward 200ms Target
August 22, 2026
Solana has lowered its mainnet slot time from 400 to 350 milliseconds, marking its first speed increase since launch as the network embarks on a path toward 200ms slots.
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Flap Flips Pump.fun as BNB Chain Token Launchpad Hits $1.18 Million in Daily Revenue
August 21, 2026
BNB Chain-based token launchpad Flap generated $1.18 million in daily revenue on August 1, surpassing Solana's Pump.fun after experiencing a dramatic 40x fee growth over two weeks.
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Western Union and Rain Unveil Stablecard to Expand USDPT Remittances Across 37 Markets
August 20, 2026
Western Union and Rain have launched Stablecard in 37 markets, allowing users to receive USDPT stablecoin remittances on Solana and spend balances anywhere Visa is accepted.
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Solana Perp DEX Flash Trade Prepares to Wind Down Operations Pending Acquisition
August 19, 2026
Solana-based decentralized perpetual exchange Flash Trade has announced plans to wind down operations unless acquired, citing market shifts rather than financial failure. Proceeds from any sale will benefit FAF token holders.
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Prediction Market Consolidation: Trepa and Fireplace Shut Down as Polymarket and Kalshi Command 93% of Volume
August 19, 2026
Two prediction market startups, Trepa and Fireplace, announced simultaneous shutdowns as Polymarket and Kalshi consolidate 93% of total market volume. Users have until Sept. 30 to withdraw funds.
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Rarible Expands Multi-Chain Footprint With Solana Integration and Claynosaurz Debut
August 19, 2026
Rarible has officially expanded its marketplace to support the Solana blockchain, launching with 3D animation brand Claynosaurz as its primary drop and introducing dedicated discovery and minting tools.
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MoneyGram Expands Cash-to-Crypto Infrastructure to Solana Blockchain
August 19, 2026
MoneyGram has officially launched its cash-to-crypto ramp on the Solana blockchain. Self-custody application Rift is the first wallet to integrate the service.
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Solana Community Sparks Debate Over Foundation Support and Market Neutrality
August 18, 2026
The shutdown of perpetuals exchange Flash.Trade has ignited a debate within the Solana community over whether foundation backing creates unfair advantages for select ecosystem projects.
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