Solana News Today: Blue Origin Adds Solana as Payment for Spaceflights Driving 12.13% Price Surge

Jeff Bezos’ aerospace company, Blue Origin, has expanded its payment options for spaceflight deposits by accepting Solana (SOL) alongside Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins like USDT and USDC. The move, facilitated through a partnership with payments giant Shift4, allows customers to pay the $150,000 deposit for New Shepard suborbital spaceflights using digital assets. Shift4, which processes over $280 billion in transactions annually, highlighted the integration as a step toward broader adoption of crypto for high-end purchases, where both buyers and sellers benefit from lower fees and faster settlements [1][3].

This development has sparked renewed interest in Solana, which has seen a 12.13% surge in the past day, bringing its price to $196.98 and a market cap of $106.42 billion. The adoption by a high-profile entity like Blue Origin positions Solana as a viable option for industries seeking scalable, cost-effective blockchain solutions. The company’s high throughput and low transaction costs make it an attractive candidate for enterprises beyond traditional finance and e-commerce, including space tourism [1].

Analysts note that the move could drive increased liquidity and institutional interest in Solana. While the transaction volume from Blue Origin is currently a small fraction of the broader Solana network, the symbolic gesture underscores the growing legitimacy of digital assets in sectors historically resistant to crypto adoption. Market watchers are closely monitoring key support levels on Solana’s price chart, particularly the 200-period exponential moving average and the $165 level, as potential catalysts for a rebound toward $205 [2].

The partnership has also fueled speculation that Amazon, the e-commerce giant also led by Bezos, could follow suit in adopting Solana for payments. If realized, such a move would represent a seismic shift for the crypto industry, reinforcing Solana’s position as a leading blockchain for mainstream integration. For now, the focus remains on how frequently the payment option is used and whether the infrastructure can support real-world applications at scale [3].

Blue Origin’s inclusion of Solana as a payment method reflects a broader trend of corporations exploring digital currencies to diversify their financial offerings. The company’s decision to include a high-performance blockchain like Solana, alongside more established cryptocurrencies, signals a strategic effort to attract a wider customer base and stay ahead in the competitive space tourism market. As the space and blockchain sectors continue to converge, investors are watching closely to see whether this collaboration will set a new precedent for the use of digital assets in high-impact industries [1][3].

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[1] Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Now Takes Bitcoin, ETH, SOL For ... (https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1031599-20250812)

[2] Solana Fear and Greed Index | Multiple Timeframes (https://cfgi.io/solana-fear-greed-index/)

[3] Sequans Boosts Bitcoin Holdings with New Acquisition (https://m.economictimes.com/crypto-news-today-live-11-aug-2025/liveblog/123223005.cms)