Solana's blockchain technology, known for its speed and minimal transaction costs, is driving growth in crypto payments, especially in online gaming and commerce. Its ability to process thousands of transactions per second with near-zero fees offers a competitive edge for businesses needing quick, low-cost settlements. This shift from crypto speculation to real-world spending is evident in online gaming sites outside the UK's Gamstop scheme, which use Solana to handle cross-border payments efficiently. For investors, Solana's rise signals growing consumer demand for crypto payments and highlights opportunities in companies building related infrastructure, suggesting a broader adoption of blockchain payments in various industries ahead.
About $200 million in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated in 24 hours, mostly from short positions, triggering sharp rallies in select altcoins while Bitcoin remained subdued. This short squeeze caused altcoins like Solana and Hyperliquid to g...
Solana's price surged nearly 18% last week, driven by record tokenized stock trading volume of $1.36 billion and increased institutional adoption, including ETFs with staking rewards and new network validators. The token outperformed many cryptocurre...
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Solana (SOL) climbed to the mid-$70 range, supported by rising institutional interest and expanding tokenized asset activity on its network. The blockchain processes about $650 billion in monthly stablecoin payments and has seen over $4 trillion in c...
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