Cardano-based platform FluidTokens executed the first Bitcoin–Cardano atomic swap on mainnet, exchanging 0.0001 BTC for 50 ADA without wrappers, bridges, or centralized intermediaries, marking a milestone for cross-chain DeFi.
Charles Hoskinson has reignited excitement around Midnight with a cryptic X post. The privacy-focused blockchain, developed by IOG, is expected to launch this month as a Cardano partner chain and has already attracted partnerships involving Google, Bullish, and Worldpay.
Charles Hoskinson said Cardano’s original contractual milestones were completed by 2020 and that later upgrades were developed without guaranteed funding. The remarks triggered backlash from ADA holders, reigniting debate over scalability, governance, and treasury-based funding.
Input Output Global has requested $46.8 million from Cardano’s treasury for 2026, focusing on Leios scaling, Hydra and Midgard Layer-2 solutions, and Pogun, a Bitcoin DeFi engine. The move also reflects Cardano’s shift toward a more distributed development model.
Charles Hoskinson demands an apology from Cardano operators over the mainnet launch of privacy-focused partner chain Midnight, backed by $200M. Zero-knowledge proofs enable shielded transactions. ADA price reacts with volatility.
Cardano is facing a governance dispute after DRep Whale began automatically voting against all IOG proposals. Charles Hoskinson rejected the criticism as emotional and urged the community to delegate voting power to more rational actors to protect Cardano’s long-term future.
Cardano is facing a governance dispute after DRep “Whale” began automatically voting against all IOG proposals. Charles Hoskinson called the move emotional rather than evidence-based and urged the community to delegate voting power to more rational actors to safeguard the network’s future.
Cardano is facing a governance dispute after DRep “Whale” began automatically voting no on all IOG proposals. Charles Hoskinson called the move emotional rather than evidence-based and urged the community to delegate voting power to more rational actors.
