[NEAR Connects to Solana via Sunrise, Price Rises 14% in 24 Hours] Odaily Planet Daily News: On October 15, Near Protocol and Sunrise announced that NEAR has connected to Solana via Sunrise. NEAR liquidity can now be accessed through Solana wallets, decentralized exchanges such as Jupiter and Raydium, as well as trading aggregators. This cross-chain pathway is powered by Near Intents, with the first phase supporting NEAR assets. The partners plan to support more assets and eventually integrate Near Intents directly into Sunrise. Following the announcement, NEAR traded in the $5.24 to $5.30 range, rising approximately 14% in 24 hours; its price has more than doubled in the past 30 days. Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz has joined the Near Foundation Council and will contribute to product strategy, market execution, and ecosystem development. (Bitcoin.com News)