Solana catches up to competitors as tokenized assets soar 140% in 2025

Solana’s tokenized assets surged 140% in 2025, reaching $418 million, narrowing the gap with competitors like Ethereum. The network’s high throughput and low costs drive growth in real-world asset tokenization.
Sui DeFi TVL Tops $1.4B Amid TikTok Tokenization Pilot and Graviton’s $50M Raise News ETHNews

Sui Network’s DeFi TVL surpasses $1.4B amid partnerships with Google Cloud, HSBC, and DBS Bank. TikTok tests tokenization on Sui, while Graviton raises $50M for its DeFi platform.
Pump.fun Raises $500,000,000 After Initial Coin Offering Sells Out in Just 12 Minutes – The Daily Hodl

Pump.fun’s PUMP token ICO sold out in 12 minutes, raising $500 million. The Solana-based memecoin launchpad allocated tokens for community, team, investors, and liquidity.
Pump.fun’s $PUMP token launches at $5.6B valuation

Pump.fun’s PUMP token launched with a $5.6B valuation after a $500M ICO sold out in 12 minutes. Exchange issues during the presale caused user backlash, with Kraken and Bybit offering compensation.
Playnance Launches G Coin — A Next-Gen Crypto Asset With Real Daily Utility and On-Chain Scarcity – The Daily Hodl

Playnance launches G Coin (GCOIN), a utility-driven crypto asset with on-chain scarcity, powering daily transactions in the PlayW3 ecosystem. It features algorithmic supply control and real demand.
Redefining global trade infrastructure: TradeOS joins Cointelegraph Accelerator

TradeOS joins Cointelegraph Accelerator to revolutionize global trade with decentralized, fee-light infrastructure using stablecoins, zk-TLS, and TEE for verifiable settlements.
PUMP Token Launches, Dominates Solana Mindshare – “The Defiant”

PUMP token launched on Solana with a $5.6B valuation, raising $500M in 12 minutes. Despite debates over its valuation, it dominates Solana mindshare with 26% ecosystem attention.
OKX joins Paxos’ USDG network as stablecoin push intensifies

OKX joins Paxos’ Global Dollar Network to promote USDG stablecoin adoption, offering 60M users access to the regulated digital dollar alternative amid growing stablecoin market interest.
Layer 2s Now Handle 85% of All Transactions, Dune Report Says – Coinspeaker

Layer 2 networks now process 85% of Ethereum transactions, with Base leading at 80% of L2 fees. Ethereum L1 remains key for high-value assets like stablecoins and RWAs.
6 Accomplishments Showing SpacePay Could Be Ready to Dominate Crypto Payments as Its Presale Runs

SpacePay enables seamless crypto payments via existing card readers, supporting 325+ wallets with low fees. Its SPY token offers rewards and voting rights, while presale success and MVP completion highlight its potential.