A Chrome browser extension marketed as a Solana trading tool has been identified as malware that secretly adds hidden fees to user transactions. The extension, active since June 18, 2024, routes a minimum of 0.0013 SOL or approximately 0.05% of each swap value to an attacker-controlled address. Cybersecurity firm Socket discovered the scheme and has requested removal from Google.

Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin has secured regulatory approval from the Abu Dhabi Global Market, marking a significant milestone for institutional adoption in the Gulf region. The authorization enables Financial Services Regulatory Authority-licensed entities to deploy RLUSD for cross-border payments, lending operations, and collateral management. The stablecoin currently maintains a market capitalization of approximately $1.03 billion.

Solana-based tokens recorded double-digit price increases on Upbit following a security breach that resulted in approximately $32 million in unauthorized withdrawals. The price surge occurred after arbitrage bots stopped operating, removing the mechanism that normally keeps prices aligned between Korean and global markets, according to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju.

A major Solana holder has staked 49,000 SOL tokens valued at approximately $109 million, increasing their total staked position to over 761,000 SOL. The Bitwise Solana ETF has attracted $527.9 million in net inflows since November 10, according to market data. The moves reflect growing institutional interest in Solana despite recent price volatility.

U.S. spot Solana exchange-traded funds recorded $8.1 million in net outflows on November 26, marking the first negative session since launch. The reversal ended a 21-day consecutive inflow period that had positioned Solana among the fastest-growing ETF markets for non-Bitcoin digital assets, according to SoSoValue data.

Solana (SOL) traded above $140 this week despite a $37 million security breach at South Korea's Upbit exchange. The exchange suspended deposits and withdrawals, relocating assets to cold storage and pledging user reimbursement from company reserves. Franklin Templeton filed Form 8-A with the U.S. SEC to launch a Solana ETF, signaling institutional interest in the ecosystem.

Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin has crossed $1 billion in circulating supply on Ethereum, according to DefiLlama data. The milestone positions RLUSD among the fastest-growing regulated USD stablecoins this quarter. Abu Dhabi's Financial Services Regulatory Authority recently recognized RLUSD as an accepted fiat-referenced token for institutional use.

XRP has declined 18% this month and traded at $2.19 at press time, approaching the $2.00 support zone. The token rose 1% in the past 24 hours and gained 3% over the past week, with daily trading volume at $3.89 billion. Analysts point to chart patterns and ETF inflows as factors that may influence the next price move.