Solana News: Whale.io Plans to Migrate Whale NFT Collection from TON to Solana Blockchain

In a significant development for the NFT market, Whale.io has revealed its intentions to migrate its popular Whale NFT collection from the TON blockchain to the Solana blockchain. This strategic move aims to enhance interoperability and accessibility for the project’s holders.

Whale.io to Bridge NFT Collection from TON Blockchain to Solana

Whale.io has announced plans to migrate its Whale NFT collection from the TON blockchain to the Solana blockchain. The cross-chain transition aims to expand the project’s interoperability and accessibility by leveraging Solana’s infrastructure. This move represents a strategic shift in blockchain alignment for one of the more prominent NFT collections launched in recent years. The Whale NFT collection was initially launched on the TON blockchain, where all 20,000 NFTs were minted at no cost within hours of release. Over the following year, the collection became one of the most visible projects on Getgems, TON’s leading NFT marketplace. According to platform data, the floor price increased approximately sevenfold during this period.

Solana ($SOL) Holds Bullish Momentum Despite Minor Dip

Solana ($SOL) has experienced a slight price dip of 0.15% over the past 24 hours, currently trading at $138.91. This minor price plunge is expected to be recovered soon as the overall momentum remains bullish. The market cap of $SOL stands at $71,098,412,174.61, with a 24-hour volume of $3,710,118,024.79. The total and circulating supply of $SOL is 596,938,432.89 SOL.

PumpSwap Surpasses $1 Billion in Trading Volume in Under a Week on Solana

PumpSwap, developed by the Pump.fun team, has surpassed $1 billion in trading volume within a week of its launch on Solana. The platform offers a seamless trading experience with low fees and aims to reshape the DEX space on Solana. Data from Dune reveals that PumpSwap recorded a 24-hour trading volume of $454 million on March 24, 2025, attracting 243,000 users and generating $1.06 million in trading fees. PumpSwap accounted for 14% of Solana’s total DEX trading volume, showcasing rapid growth in the Solana ecosystem.

BlackRock Expands Crypto Reach: BUIDL Fund Now on Solana

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has expanded its blockchain presence by adding its blockchain-based money market fund, BUIDL, to Solana. This move reflects BlackRock’s strategy to address regulatory challenges in crypto while making blockchain more accessible to mainstream investors. The fund was initially launched on Ethereum but has now been added to Solana, which is currently an emerging competitor to Ethereum.