
Solana's stablecoin payments surged to a record $94 million, capturing 21% of the stablecoin payment market, driven by growing real-world adoption and institutional use. Meanwhile, spot Solana ETFs surpassed $1 billion in assets, though recent flows turned mixed amid broader market uncertainty. The network is also preparing a major consensus upgrade, 'Alpenglow,' aimed at boosting speed and scalability. Despite a cooling in speculative trading, Solana's shift towards payments and enterprise applications signals a maturing ecosystem with strong institutional interest.