Solana Launches Swiss Research Institute to Accelerate European Institutional Adoption

Solana is expanding its institutional footprint in Europe with the launch of the Solana Research Institute (SRI). Based in Switzerland, the new body is designed to provide financial institutions with the technical and regulatory guidance necessary to integrate public blockchain technology into their operations. Founded by former Euroclear executive Angus Scott, the SRI debuts with a comprehensive 60-page practitioner guide. The initiative focuses on helping firms interpret complex regulatory environments, specifically Europe’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework and the U.S. Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. This follows the 2025 launch of the Solana Policy Institute in Washington, shifting the focus from policymakers to operational practitioners. The push comes amid growing network activity, with Solana recording $650 billion in stablecoin transfer volume in February and over $2 billion in tokenized real-world assets in March. However, the network still trails Ethereum in liquidity, with a total value locked (TVL) of approximately $5 billion compared to Ethereum's $44 billion. The SRI has already engaged in closed-door sessions with major entities, including State Street and the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). Despite this momentum, industry contributors like Jito note that widespread adoption remains contingent on the maturity of custody, reporting, and venue connectivity infrastructure, which are currently in the requirements-building phase.