Solana Policy Institute Hires One of DC’s Most Powerful Lobbyists

Solana Policy Institute Hires One of DC’s Most Powerful Lobbyists

The Solana Policy Institute, a newly established lobbying group focused on advocating for the Solana ecosystem in Washington, has hired D.C. lobbyist Colin McLaren to be its engagement director. In this role McLaren will lead the group’s efforts to develop relationships in Washington with top lawmakers and regulators. McLaren was previously the engagement director for the “dark money” group Cedar Innovation Foundation.  “Colin is able to thread …

Solana Policy Institute Aims to Change DeFi Perceptions and Engage Policymakers on Capitol Hill

The post Solana Policy Institute Aims to Change DeFi Perceptions and Engage Policymakers on Capitol Hill appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The Solana Policy Institute emerges as a pivotal player in the effort to elevate decentralized finance (DeFi) amid its controversial reputation on Capitol Hill. Amid growing legislative support for cryptocurrency, the Solana Policy Institute seeks to bridge the gap between DeFi innovators and policymakers.…

Solana Policy Institute Hires One Of DC’s Most Powerful Lobbyists - Data Intelligence

Colin McLaren will be leaving “dark money” group Cedar Innovation Foundation that has ties to Coinbase and Ripple. Colin McLaren was previously the engagement director for the Cedar Innovation Foundation. (Solana Policy Institute) Posted April 9, 2025 at 9:00 am EST. The Solana Policy Institute, a newly established lobbying group focused on advocating for the Solana ecosystem in Washington, has hired D.C. lobbyist Colin McLaren to be its eng…

Solana (SOL) Price: Whale Sell-Offs Trigger Market Pressure as Token Hovers at $105

TLDR Large whales have sold off over $46.3 million worth of SOL, putting downward pressure on price SOL price has fallen below key support levels and is hovering around $105 Technical indicators suggest a potential 20% drop to $80 if $100 support fails Solana has launched “Confidential Balances” on mainnet, expanding privacy features Market sentiment is affected by Trump’s tariff announcements, causing broader crypto market volatility The Solan…

Solana's 'Confidential Balances' Strengthen Blockchain Privacy

Solana has presented Confidential Balances to enhance privacy and secure transaction details. The new system comes with several benefits such as users can convert public token balances into a confidential state and transfer them privately.   Solana has expanded its privacy capabilities with the launch of “Confidential Balances,” a suite of zero-knowledge-powered token extensions. It is designed to shield transaction details while maintaining reg…

Solana Unveils ‘Confidential Balances’ To Boost Blockchain Privacy & Compliance

In a major leap toward redefining privacy in public blockchains, Solana has unveiled its latest feature—Confidential Balances. This new upgrade strengthens Solana’s growing suite of privacy-focused tools, offering users, developers, and institutions the ability to shield sensitive transaction data while remaining compliant with financial regulations. A New Era for Blockchain Privacy The Confidential Balances feature […]