Hoskinson Outlines Political Strategy as Cardano Token Shows Market Gains

TLDR

• Charles Hoskinson announced plans to work with Trump administration on crypto policy in 2025
• Cardano (ADA) price jumped 33% to $0.64, highest since April
• Hoskinson plans to establish a dedicated policy office for crypto legislation
• New “Midnight” partner chain planned for 2024 with privacy features
• Cardano exploring potential as Bitcoin Layer 2 solution

Cardano’s native token ADA experienced a notable price increase on Sunday, reaching $0.64, its highest point since April 2024, following founder Charles Hoskinson’s announcement about his planned involvement in U.S. crypto policy development.

The price movement represented a 33% increase before settling at $0.58, according to data from CoinGecko.

Hoskinson revealed his intentions to dedicate substantial time to working with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. during 2025.

His announcement, made through a video statement shared by Cardano-based platform TapTools, outlined plans to collaborate with members of the incoming Trump administration to help shape cryptocurrency policy.

JUST IN: @IOHK_Charles to collaborate with the U.S. government on shaping crypto regulations. pic.twitter.com/TAgMGf75mS

— TapTools (@TapTools) November 9, 2024

The Cardano founder emphasized that his role would focus on fostering and facilitating crypto policy alongside other industry leaders.

While Hoskinson has not been officially appointed to any position within Trump’s team, the former president has expressed willingness to consult industry experts for future cryptocurrency regulations.

Hoskinson’s background includes co-founding Ethereum before departing due to strategic differences with other founders. He later established Input Output Global (IOG), formerly IOHK, which developed the Cardano blockchain platform.

In a recent strategic shift, Hoskinson announced plans to position Cardano as a Bitcoin Layer 2 solution. This move aims to utilize Bitcoin’s security and liquidity while enabling faster and more scalable transactions through integration with its network.

Technical developments continue to advance within the Cardano ecosystem. IOG’s Chief Technology Officer Romain Pellerin announced at the Staking Summit in Bangkok that the company plans to launch “Midnight,” a new partner chain, in 2024.

This zero-knowledge-proof native blockchain will focus on providing advanced privacy features and selective disclosure capabilities.

The Midnight chain will operate in conjunction with Cardano Stake Pool Operators (SPOs), who will secure the network’s operations. These operators will receive additional rewards in the form of $Night tokens, with governance mechanisms anchored to the Cardano blockchain.

To support his policy initiatives, Hoskinson announced the establishment of a dedicated policy office. This office, expected to be fully staffed within two to three months, will work to coordinate various aspects of crypto legislation, including asset classification, stablecoins, custody standards, and taxation.

Hoskinson stressed the importance of maintaining cryptocurrency as a bipartisan issue in the United States, rather than allowing it to become politically divisive. He noted ongoing discussions with various senators and highlighted previous legislative successes, including the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act.

The market response to these developments extends beyond Cardano. The broader cryptocurrency market showed strength, with Bitcoin reaching new all-time highs above $80,000 and Dogecoin achieving its highest levels in more than three years.

Regular discussions are occurring regarding potential advisory roles and their structure, including considerations for managing conflicts of interest and ethical guidelines. Hoskinson emphasized that specific details about leadership positions and committee formations remain under development.

The Financial Innovation Act represents another key legislative focus, with ongoing dialogues involving Senator Scott and Senator Blackburn. These discussions form part of broader efforts to establish comprehensive regulatory frameworks for the cryptocurrency industry.

Hoskinson clarified that reports of his direct leadership of U.S. crypto policy were premature, describing the situation as “very milky” with many ongoing discussions. He emphasized the likelihood of a collaborative approach involving industry experts and administrative officials.

Current data shows Cardano trading at $0.5717, reflecting market response to these developments. The price movement comes amid increased activity from large holders and growing interest in the platform’s technical and political initiatives.