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CNBC Crypto World: Nine Senate Democrats pull support for stablecoin bill, putting future in doubt
On today’s episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin falls to start the week. And, a group of Senate Democrats say they would now oppose the chamber’s GENIUS Act stablecoin regulation bill in its current form, even though some of them previously backed the legislation. Plus, Hadley Stern, chief commercial officer at Marinade, weighs in on the potential timeline for stablecoin legislation in the U.S. following that hiccup.
Rise Up: Solana ecosytems updates from Marinade on the Rise Up Morning Show
Nicky shares his journey in biz dev (from Degen Ape Academy to Marinade), explained how Marinade’s incentive model works, then gave a quick walkthrough of how easy it is to start earning yield on SOL through the platform.
FinTech TV: Staking Summit in Dubai exploring the future of crypto staking
In this Fintech TV segment, Hadley Stern, joins Remy Blair to discuss what's happening at the Staking Summit 2025 in Dubai and what plans were outlined at the Summit for future impact on crypto. Hadley also discusses the current regulatory and landscape in the US.
Crypto.News: BitGo expands Solana staking with Marinade Native integration
This Crypto.News article highlights BitGo's integration with Marinade Native, enabling institutional clients to stake SOL directly from their wallets while maintaining custody. The partnership introduces features like the Stake Auction Marketplace and Protected Staking Rewards, enhancing staking efficiency and security on the Solana network.
The Defiant: Firms Are Adding Solana to Corporate Treasuries, But Bitcoin Still Leads the Way
This CoinDesk piece explores the growing trend of companies adding Solana to their corporate treasuries, highlighting its appeal for staking and integration into the larger Solana ecosystem. Michael Repetny discusses the generational shift in how companies think about storing value. He talks about the second wave forming of companies holding SOL in their treasuries beyond value storing purposes.
Breaking barriers to institutional growth in DeFi
This webinar brings together leading voices in crypto to explore the future of institutional DeFi adoption. Panelists include Hadley Stern (COO, Marinade Finance), Thomas Chen (CEO, Function), Sidney Powell (CEO & Co-Founder, Maple Finance), and moderator Sacha Ghebali (CSO, The Tie). The discussion covers where institutional DeFi stands today, what’s holding it back, and the innovations making participation possible.
Marinade partners with Griffain to power intent-based staking on Solana
Marinade Finance has integrated with Griffain, Solana’s AI agent engine, to simplify the staking experience through natural language commands. This new collaboration allows users to stake SOL natively by simply writing text prompts to virtual AI validators, eliminating the need for complex wallet interfaces and validator selection. The move coincides with a 27% YTD increase in Marinade’s native stake, supported by the Stake Auction Marketplace (SAM) and a new referral program that rewards sustainable staking practices.
Blockworks Digital Asset Summit 2025: State of the Union: Solana Validator Ecosystem with Hadley Stern
This recording from Day One at DAS 2025 features Hadley Stern from Marinade Labs in a conversation with Blockworks’ Marc-Thomas Arjoon on the current state of Solana’s validator ecosystem. They cover the network’s growing validator set, how Marinade supports decentralization through its stake auction system, and why native staking is gaining traction with institutions. The conversation also touches on evolving validator economics, governance examples like SIMD-228, and the path toward a more robust, decentralized staking environment.
CoinDesk: Hadley Stern's op-ed: The U.S. deserves better crypto ETFs. Let's start with Solana
In this CoinDesk op-ed, Hadley Stern, Chief Commercial Officer at Marinade Labs, argues for the urgent approval of a U.S.-based Solana ETF. As Solana rises to the top in both network activity and market capitalization, Stern criticizes current SEC policy for excluding staking rewards from ETF frameworks, leaving U.S. investors at a disadvantage compared to European markets, where staking ETPs are already live. He makes the case for a Solana ETF that includes staking, calling it the natural next step for retail and institutional access to one of the most performant blockchains.
Crypto Times: Solana Incubator Cohort 2 selects six innovative teams
The Solana Incubator has announced its second cohort, selecting six pioneering teams poised to transform blockchain applications and bridge finance. These teams were chosen for their innovative approaches to leveraging Solana's high-performance blockchain to address real-world challenges and advance decentralized finance solutions. The incubator program aims to support these projects through mentorship, resources, and funding, fostering the development of impactful applications within the Solana ecosystem. This initiative underscores Solana's commitment to nurturing innovation and expanding its decentralized application offerings.
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