Solana Widens Institutional Push with Europe‑Focused Research Institute
Solana has launched the Switzerland-based Solana Research Institute to assist financial institutions in navigating complex global crypto regulations and blockchain adoption.Summary
The Solana Foundation has introduced the Solana Research Institute (SRI), a Swiss-based entity led by former Euroclear executive Angus Scott. The initiative aims to provide institutional financial firms with the technical and regulatory analysis necessary to move from blockchain experimentation to full-scale deployment. By focusing on frameworks like Europe’s MiCA, the institute addresses operational, risk, and market structure considerations that have historically hindered public blockchain adoption by regulated entities.
SRI functions alongside Solana's Washington-based policy efforts, targeting the practical gaps in custody, reporting, and execution infrastructure. Contributors to the project include Jito, R3, and Figment. Despite facing competition from Ethereum’s liquidity and established permissioned networks like the Canton Network, the institute has already initiated closed-door discussions with major financial players, including State Street and the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, to bridge the gap between traditional finance and public decentralized networks.
(Source：Cointelegraph)