Solana is launching a Swiss-based research institute to help financial institutions evaluate its blockchain as regulatory clarity improves and institutional competition intensifies.
The Solana Research Institute, founded by former Euroclear executive Angus Scott, will publish a practitioner-focused report and guide firms navigating frameworks such as Europe’s MiCA and the US GENIUS Act.
“The aim is to bring credible analysis and informed dialogue to the forefront,”
Said Solana Foundation head of institutional growth in Europe, Ben Brophy.
The initiative builds on Solana’s broader institutional strategy following its Washington-based policy institute, shifting focus from regulators to firms assessing operational and market structure challenges.
Network data shows growing traction, with $650 billion in stablecoin transfer volume in February and over $2 billion in tokenised real-world assets in March, though adoption remains uneven.
Ethereum continues to dominate institutional liquidity with more than $165 billion in stablecoins and roughly $44 billion in DeFi value locked, compared with just over $5 billion on Solana.
While institutional interest is rising, execution quality, custody infrastructure and connectivity remain key hurdles, with many firms still in the evaluation phase despite clearer regulatory frameworks.
At the time of reporting, Solana price was $83.24.