September 17, 2025: First U.S. XRP ETF launches September 18, with CME listing XRP futures options October 13. Solana's Alpenglow upgrade promises speeds surpassing Google's infrastructure. Forward Industries plans $4 billion share sale to fund Solana expansion. Corporate treasuries now hold $4 billion in Solana, representing 3% of total supply purchased by companies. Market watchers anticipate significant price action following ETF launch and technological upgrades. Solana ecosystem continues attracting institutional capital and major corporate adoption. Powered by LabCat AI research tools.