Charles Hoskinson’s $200 million bet: Midnight goes live to tackle crypto’s biggest flaws
The Cardano founder argues crypto is too public, complex and risky for mainstream use and is backing a privacy-focused network to change that.
Cardano founder Charles Honskinson recently criticized Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse in a January 18 video, focusing on what he framed as an industry push to [...]
Charles Hoskinson’s $200 million bet: Midnight goes live to tackle crypto’s biggest flaws
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The Cardano founder argues crypto is too public, complex and risky for mainstream use and is backing a privacy-focused network to change that.
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The friction between influential players such as Hoskinson and Garlinghouse reflects deeper divisions within the crypto sector regarding regulatory frameworks. The potential retreat of White House support complicates the path forward for U.S. crypto legislation.
Increased financial contributions from cryptocurrency-focused political action committees (PACs) will directly impact legislative outcomes and the future landscape of crypto policy in the U.S.
Multiple trusted reports are pointing to the same directional technology shift, suggesting the market should read this as a category signal rather than isolated headline activity.
Multiple trusted reports are pointing to the same directional technology shift, suggesting the market should read this as a category signal rather than isolated headline activity.
The cryptocurrency sector is leveraging political action committees (PACs) to influence policy and representation, which could shift regulatory frameworks favorably for the industry.
As cryptocurrencies face barriers to widespread acceptance due to privacy and complexity concerns, Midnight's launch could serve as a pivotal shift in the crypto landscape, enhancing everyday usability.
Midnight is poised to significantly alter the landscape of cryptocurrency by facilitating safer and simpler transactions, addressing critical pain points that restrict wider acceptance.
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The ongoing discourse within the cryptocurrency sector took a contentious turn as Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson openly criticized Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse regarding their differing views on U.S. crypto regulation. This clash unfolds against the backdrop of the White House reconsidering its support for a pivotal crypto bill following Coinbase's unexpected withdrawal from the initiative.
XRP experienced a 3% price decline, settling at $1.89, as Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse voiced support for the CLARITY Act, aimed at providing regulatory clarity for cryptocurrencies. Concurrently, Bitcoin's price fell by 4% to $89,427 as Michael Saylor's firm, Strategy, increased its holdings to 709,715 BTC amid ongoing accumulation efforts.
The stock has plunged roughly 99% from its May 2025 peak as pressure builds on the bitcoin treasury firm.