Solana (
$SOL ) News – February 16, 2026:
· PayPal officially adopts Solana: PayPal has made the Solana network the default network for its stablecoin PYUSD payments, leveraging its high speed and low fees.
· RWA growth hits new high: The value of real-world assets (RWA) tokenized on Solana has surpassed $1.66 billion, strengthening its role as a financial infrastructure rather than just a speculative chain.
· Positive ETF inflows: Solana ETFs recorded net inflows of 27,729 SOL (approx. $2.34M) yesterday.
· Price forecast revised: Standard Chartered lowered its 2026 year-end SOL forecast to **$250** (from $310) due to market volatility, but maintained a $2,000 target by 2030, driven by micro-payment adoption.
· Current price:
$SOL is trading near **$85**, after sharp swings last week dipping to $67 before bouncing back.
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