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BitGo becomes first U.S.-qualified custodian to support Marinade Native staking @MarinadeFinance, a Solana liquidity staking protocol, announced on X that @BitGo is now the first U.S.-qualified custodian to support Marinade Native staking. This development enables institutions

BitGo announced today it has expanded its Solana staking program through a new integration with Marinade Native. Marinade Native is a popular staking protocol developed by Marinade Labs . The move allows BitGo clients to stake SOL directly from their wallets without giving up custody, tapping into competitive rewards while supporting Solana ( SOL ) network decentralization. This action makes BitGo the inaugural U.S.-qualified custodian to offer support for Marinade Native staking. Marinade Native offers two key features that differentiate it from traditional staking options: a Stake Auction Marketplace, where multiple validators bid for stake delegation to maximize user rewards, and Protected Staking Rewards, which reimburse users for validator underperformance, according to a company note shared with crypto.news. 🚨 Big news: @BitGo is now the first U.S.-qualified custodian to support Marinade Native staking. Institutions can now stake Solana securely — with full custody, compliance, and the best rewards. 🎥 Hear from Marinade @hadleystern on this milestone — and dive in 👇 1/7 pic.twitter.com/i8iGcgqM7h Validators participating in Marinade must also commit to an onchain bond that covers potential losses. “BitGo is committed to providing the best infrastructure and highest potential rewards for our clients to engage with Solana’s explosive growth,” said Jake O., Head of Ecosystem Sales at BitGo. Marinade Labs CEO Michael Repetný added that offering fully non-custodial staking through BitGo makes it easier for individuals and institutions to access Solana’s staking economy while maintaining full asset control. Since its launch in 2023, Marinade Native has quickly grown into one of Solana’s largest staking platforms, with over 4.48 million SOL in total value locked, according to the company. BitGo’s integration marks another step toward institutional adoption of secure, non-custodial staking solutions on the Solana network.

📊 UPDATE: Circle mints another $250M $USDC on Solana, bringing total minted in 2025 to $13.25B.

CompoSecure, Baanx, and MetaMask announce MetaMask Metal Card to be launched in Q2 2025 CompoSecure, Baanx and MetaMask announced that they will launch the MetaMask Metal Card in the second quarter of 2025, allowing users to make crypto payments directly from their self-hosted wallets through the Linea network, without the need to exchange fiat currency or rely on centralized exchanges. All transactions are completed through smart contracts. MetaMask previously launched a pilot for the card in August 2024 and announced that it will support Bitcoin and Solana this year. (TheBlcok)

Defi Development Corporation, previously known as Janover Incorporated, submitted Form S-3 registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 25. The company intends to offer and sell securities with the maximum cap of $1 billion. All this comes after the company focused on buying Solana (SOL) tokens as the new treasury management plan. The company plans to offer a variety of securities, such as common stocks, preferred stocks, debt instruments, and more. Defi Development Corp. stated: “We intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of any securities offered under this prospectus primarily for general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of Solana, unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement.” However, no exact timeline was mentioned for when these offerings would commence, leaving it subject to regulatory approval. In addition to raising fresh capital, Defi Development Corporation’s filing allows for the possible resale of up to 1,244,471 shares of common stock by existing shareholders. These shares are linked to an earlier financing agreement where the company raised $41.95 million through convertible notes. The firm made it clear that it does not intend to allocate a fixed amount of the net proceeds to any particular use. The crypto-centric pivot began in April 2025 when the company’s board underwent a major reshuffle, welcoming former Kraken executives into key leadership roles. As part of the transition, the company rebranded from Janover Incorporated to Defi Development Corporation on April 22. Alongside its rebranding, the firm introduced Solana into its treasury, a move that had an immediate impact on its market performance. At present, the firm holds approximately $48.2 million in Solana assets, including returns from staking rewards. The decision to invest in Solana has paid off quickly. After purchasing an additional $11.5 million worth of Solana tokens on April 22, Defi Development Corporation’s share price rose by more than 12%. Chris Chung, founder of Solana-based swap platform Titan, shared his optimism, saying: “The decision by commercial property platform Janover to add SOL to its treasury is truly groundbreaking. I’m confident we will see many other businesses follow suit before long as crypto becomes increasingly adopted by traditional finance.” While the company’s focus on Solana shows strong growth potential , the risks involved cannot be overlooked. Defi Development Corporation expressed concerns about uncertain regulatory developments in the crypto sector. The company warned that new rules around digital assets could “adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.” A specific concern for the company is the potential reclassification of Solana as a security. Such a development could force Defi Development Corporation to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, a move that would bring heavier regulatory burdens. The firm admitted that regulatory changes might negatively impact the price of Solana and, consequently, the market value of its common stock.