Solana (SOL) is a high-performance blockchain platform designed to support decentralized applications (DApps) and scalable crypto projects. Launched in 2020, Solana aims to address the scalability issues faced by other blockchain networks by utilizing a unique combination of technologies, including its Proof of History (PoH) consensus mechanism and Tower BFT consensus algorithm. Solana boasts extremely fast transaction speeds and low fees, making it attractive for developers building complex DApps, decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, and non-fungible token (NFT) marketplaces. Its architecture is optimized for throughput, capable of processing thousands of transactions per second (TPS), significantly higher than many other blockchain networks. SOL serves as the native cryptocurrency of the Solana network, used for paying transaction fees, participating in governance, and incentivizing validators. Its value has seen substantial growth as the platform gains traction and adoption within the crypto community. The Solana ecosystem continues to expand rapidly, with projects leveraging its scalability and performance to create innovative solutions across various industries. As a result, SOL has become increasingly prominent within the cryptocurrency space, attracting attention from investors, developers, and enterprises seeking to build on a robust and scalable blockchain platform.
Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) had the smallest reaction of the four major cryptocurrencies when the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years. While Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC), Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) and XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) moved sharply, Ethereum barely budged and reclaimed…
By Sam Daodu
· 1:19pm ET The SEC will host BlackRock, Nasdaq, NYSE and Robinhood on September 17, 2026, for a roundtable on 24-hour stock trading, putting blockchain infrastructure back in focus as Wall Street explores how listed…
Sam Daodu Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) fell to around $75,800 on September 16 after losing roughly 1.5%, but the bigger move was elsewhere in crypto. XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) fell nearly 8%, compared with declines of about 3%…
Sam Daodu Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) fell about 3.4% over 24 hours to trade near $97 on Wednesday, pulling back toward levels it hadn’t traded at since before a rally carried it above $100 in August.…
Sam Daodu XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) is currently trading at $1.28, down 9.4% in the past 24 hours and marking the worst performance among major cryptocurrencies. On September 15, the Senate voted at 2:15 p.m. ET on whether…
On Monday, XRP (CRYPTO:XRP) surged 9.8% to $1.49, while Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse told the Senate that “the world was watching.” However, two days later, the Senate failed to open debate on the CLARITY…
On September 15, the Senate voted 49 to 50 against opening debate on the CLARITY Act, falling eleven votes short of the 60 needed for cloture. Every Democrat present voted against the bill, which…
Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) trades at $101.18 on September 15, up 34.3% over the past 30 days, but still 65.5% below its January 2025 record of $293. Reaching $120 would require an 18.6% gain before September…
Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) trades at $76,011.20 as of 11:08 a.m. ET on September 15, 2026, down 3.24% in the past 24 hours and off 2.54% since the prior daily close of $77,992.49. Zoom out and…
Bitcoin (CRYPTO) trades at $77,100 today, but the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is making headlines for reasons that have little to do with price. The House Financial Services Committee is set to mark up H.R.…
The Senate votes at 2:15 p.m. ET on September 15 on whether it can start debating the CLARITY Act. XRP (CRYPTO:XRP), Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) and Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) are already commodities in the eyes…
Bitcoin and Solana are clinging to key support levels by less than one percent, and two events landing within 48 hours will either push them toward resistance or crack those floors wide open.
