7*24

Hot topic

Market

Activities

Cardano is already being used by roughly 200 large companies in Germany through agentic AI deployments, even if those firms do not realize the blockchain is sitting underneath their stack, according t

Cardano is already being used by roughly 200 large companies in Germany through agentic AI deployments, even if those firms do not realize the blockchain is sitting underneath their stack, according to Cardano Foundation CEO Frederik Gregaard. The claim, made during an interview with Jane King on GBBC’s Markets on Chain series from the New York Stock Exchange published April 16, points to a version of blockchain adoption that is less visible to end users but potentially more embedded in enterprise infrastructure.

200 German Companies Use Cardano Without Even Knowing It

Gregaard framed the Cardano Foundation’s role as pushing blockchain into systems people use without necessarily recognizing it. “We have about 200 companies in Germany who live on agentic AI, fairly large companies, and they don’t even know they’re using Cardano as a security layer, as a digital identity layer and as an accountability layer,” he said. “Part of when you have, for instance, agentic AI who’s using data from two different databases, [is] ensuring that the agentic AI is who they say they are, that they have the data they claim without disclosing it, because we want privacy.”

That argument was central to Gregaard’s broader pitch: blockchain, in his view, is becoming an underlying trust and coordination layer for AI-driven systems rather than simply a rails story for tokens or payments. He described a model where users could interact with seamless consumer applications while Cardano handles provenance, identity and compliance in the background. The point was less about visible crypto branding than about infrastructure-level deployme

Cardano is already being used by roughly 200 large companies in Germany through agentic AI deployments, even if those firms do not realize the blockchain is sitting underneath their stack, according to Cardano Foundation CEO Fr

Vote to help HTX win & share 300 USDT!

Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation ContestVote to help HTX win & share 300 USDT!Cardano Founder Confirms XRP DeFi Still Coming Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has sai

Cardano Founder Confirms XRP DeFi Still Coming

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has said that plans to bring $XRP to Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem are still moving forward.

The conversation began when Big Pey, a well-known Cardano content creator, asked about the status of plans for $XRP DeFi on Cardano. This question comes as Solana has successfully welcomed $XRP into its DeFi ecosystem.

Now, Cardano proponents are wondering when a similar initiative will unfold, considering previous discussions about $XRP and Cardano DeFi. In particular, an X user directly tagged Hoskinson to ask whether the integration was still happening.

Key Points

Charles Hoskinson confirms $XRP DeFi is still planned for Cardano, despite ongoing questions around decentralization.

The discussion gained traction as Solana successfully launched wXRP, integrating $XRP into its DeFi ecosystem.

Hoskinson’s remarks on $XRP governance sparked fresh debate between Cardano and Ripple communities.

While Solana moves ahead with adoption, Cardano’s $XRP DeFi integration remains under development.

Hoskinson Responds to $XRP DeFi Questions

Hoskinson responded affirmatively, saying “yes,” confirming that $XRP DeFi is still expected to come to Cardano.

Meanwhile, he added that if criticism of a single individual’s conduct or lobbying efforts can disrupt the $XRP ecosystem, then it raises questions about how decentralized it truly is.

His comment has sparked renewed debate between the Cardano and $XRP communities, given the history of tension between the two ecosystems.

yes. If $XRP is so centralized that criticism of a single person's conduct and lobbying means the ecosystem is shut off, then they aren't decentralized.

— Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles) April 17, 2026

Solana Adds Fuel With wXRP Launch

The discussion comes at a time when Solana is rapidly integrating $XRP into its D

Cardano Founder Confirms XRP DeFi Still Comin

Earn Limited-Time 10% APY on $HTX Staking

There are a TON of builders in crypto. Most of these are probably not showing up on your timeline. Part 1 ↓ → @Sumex_Labs – trading and portfolio aggregator → @getmoni_io – social analytics platform a

Crypto Price Today: BTC Hovers $77K, ETH Tops $2.4K, XRP Surges as S&P 500 Hits ATH, and RAVE Jumps 50% Crypto price today shows the global market rising 2.84% to $2.61 trillion within 24 hours amid i

Crypto Price Today: BTC Hovers $77K, ETH Tops $2.4K, XRP Surges as S&P 500 Hits ATH, and RAVE Jumps 50%

Crypto price today shows the global market rising 2.84% to $2.61 trillion within 24 hours amid improving sentiment. Bitcoin is trading above to $77,004 after surging by 2.53%, and Ethereum trades above $2,400 following the recent surge. This week saw about $220 billion flow into the crypto market with an increase in institutional flows



Daily $5000U Airdrop Rain: Claim Yours Now!

Crypto Price Today: BTC Hovers $77K, ETH Tops $2.4

BASED: Hyperliquid’s On-Chain Super App

BTC I don't want to flex, but this will sound exactly like that to those who don't know my "friends" in Dubai. Not long ago I was told that the Strait of Hormuz would be opened. I had the info before 

BTC

I don't want to flex, but this will sound exactly like that to those who don't know my "friends" in Dubai.

Not long ago I was told that the Strait of Hormuz would be opened. I had the info before it went public. Didn't think twice - opened a small long on $BTC. You can see the result on screen + the entry time.

I didn't doubt the info because it came from the right people.

It wasn't told to me so I could trade it. Just came up in a conversation about the situation around UAE.

Claim1,200 USDT in the Monthly Creation Challenge

BTC I don't want to flex, but this will sound exa

Ethena eyes $0.12 breakout as bullish momentum buildsOver the past few days, the Ethena ($ENA) token has recorded multiple gains in the range of 8% to 15%, lifting its price from around $0.09 to appro

Ethena eyes $0.12 breakout as bullish momentum buildsOver the past few days, the Ethena ($ENA) token has recorded multiple gains in the range of 8% to 15%, lifting its price from around $0.09 to approximately $0.11.
This steady climb reflects a broader shift in short-term sentiment, with bulls gradually regaining control after weeks of weakness.
What stands out now is how price action is approaching a level that many consider decisive: $0.12.
Ethena ($ENA) bullish momentum builds
$ENA is now trading above its 20-day moving average near $0.0909 and its 50-day moving average around $0.0992.
Holding above both levels typically signals that short and medium-term momentum has turned positive.



Ethena eyes $0.12 breakout as bullish momentum bui

with a high of 7.8555 and a low of 6.5, suggesting sharp fluctuations driven, at least in part, by external news and market sentiment. The stock opened at 7.4159 but faced a considerable downturn, clo

Content creators who abandoned the crypto market are coming back... even with only a modest price increase. This says much more about sentiment than it does about price. To me, this is yet another rem

Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation ContestDaily $5000U Airdrop Rain: Claim Yours Now!Bitcoin has lately been displaying an oscillation of sorts, the kind that makes it 

Bitcoin has lately been displaying an oscillation of sorts, the kind that makes it hard for the market to predict its next move. While the markets are keenly waiting for bitcoin to hit past $80K, the token’s recent April rally has instilled a sense of excitement within the market enthusiasts. How high can bitcoin rise by the end of April 2026?Also Read: Gas Prices Cross Key Levels, Putting Pressure on Spending OutlookBitcoin: Possibility of a Rally Ahead Per ExpertsSource: The Texas ObserverMultiple crypto analysts have long been updating their Bitcoin forecasts, adding how BTC is meant for the long haul. On the other hand, the world has now started to gravitate towards Bitcoin, with institutional investors starting to consider BTC as a leading market player to enhance one’s investment.“80% OF INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS plan to invest in Bitcoin and digital assets. A new Nomura survey of over 500 institutions reveals a “preparatory period” is ending, with the majority now preparing to pile in. The sideline capital is moving.”80% OF INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS plan to invest in Bitcoin and digital assets.A new Nomura survey of over 500 institutions reveals a "preparatory period" is ending, with the majority now preparing to pile in.The sideline capital is moving. pic.twitter.com/eGoXqHSMS8— Bitcoin Archive (@BitcoinArchive) April 16, 2026At the same time, per crypto analyst Ted, Bitcoin is showing bullish prospects ahead, with the token eying the $80K mark for the near future.“$BTC is back above the $75,000 level. The key zone for Bitcoin here is $76,000, and a reclaim could push BTC towards the $78,000-$80,000 zone. This is where I’ll go short on Bitcoin.”$BTC is back above the $75,000 level.The key zone for Bitcoin here is $76,000 and a reclaim could push BTC towards the $78,000-$80,000 zone.This is where I'll go short on Bitcoin. pic.twitter.com/alak

Bitcoin has lately been displaying an oscillation

Amid a broader downturn across crypto markets, a recent proposal from X’s Head of Product is drawing attention, with early discussions pointing to Dogecoin payments, which could play a major role in s

X Product Chief’s “Fix Crypto” Proposal Sparks DOGE Payment Integration Speculation

Valuation of $852 Billion, CEO Holds Zero Shares, Shareholders in a Power Struggle: Who Controls OpenAI?

How to Protect Your Digital Assets? A 15-Step Checklist from an OpenAI Co-founder

Norman Chan: Steadily Developing Hong Kong's Compliant Stablecoin Ecosystem

US Stablecoins Welcome New Regulations: Interpreting the FDIC Draft, How Bank-Issued Stablecoins Should Operate According to the Rules

Anthropic's 'Cry' Sparks Wall Street Panic! 27-Year-Old, Mythos Instantly Defeated by 8 AIs

From Failing to Start a Hedge Fund Before the Financial Crisis to Managing Trillions in Assets: BlackRock's Global Fixed Income CIO Shares Investment Philosophy

Tutti i commenti0RecentePopolare

Temi di tendenza