Cardano

Cardano (ADA) was founded in 2017 by Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Ethereum, as a third-generation blockchain platform built on peer-reviewed academic research and formal verification methods. Using the energy-efficient Ouroboros proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, Cardano aims to provide a more sustainable and scientifically rigorous approach to blockchain development than its predecessors.

The Cardano ecosystem centers around its native ADA token, which enables staking rewards for network validators, and a growing collection of decentralized applications following the launch of smart contract functionality through the Alonzo upgrade. The platform emphasizes interoperability, sustainability, and scalability while supporting DeFi protocols, NFT projects, and identity solutions across emerging markets, particularly in Africa through partnerships with governments and educational institutions.

At CoinDesk, we provide comprehensive Cardano news coverage tracking the platform's methodical development approach, major protocol upgrades, and real-world adoption initiatives. Our reporting covers everything from staking developments and DeFi growth to Cardano's unique governance model and expanding partnerships in developing nations.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person.

Markets

ADA Slides to $0.615 as Sell-Off Deepens and Support Faces Pressure

ADA fell below $0.620 Monday, posting a 5.35% daily loss as bearish momentum continued, though some patterns hint at potential base formation near key support.

By Siamak Masnavi, CD AnalyticsJun 17, 2025

Line chart showing ADA’s decline from $0.657 to below $0.620, with consolidation near the bottom of the range by midafternoon.

Markets

Cardano (ADA) Breaks Above $0.64 as Staking Addresses Top 1.3 Million

Cardano held firm above $0.64 early Monday as staking growth hit new highs and price action confirmed a bullish breakout from recent resistance levels.

By Siamak Masnavi, CD AnalyticsJun 16, 2025

Line chart showing ADA rising from approximately $0.622 to a peak above $0.650 before stabilizing around $0.646 during the analysis period.

Markets

ADA Hovers Around $0.62 as New Enterprise Product Launch Offsets Whale-Driven Pressure

Cardano’s ADA steadied near $0.62 after $170M in whale selling, while the Foundation launched Originate to help brands verify product authenticity.

By Siamak Masnavi, CD AnalyticsJun 14, 2025

ADA fell from a high of $0.6428 to a low of $0.6176, recovering slightly to close near $0.6229

Markets

ADA Drops 6% as Cardano Community Debates $100M Stablecoin Liquidity Proposal

Cardano's ADA token dipped more than 6% as Charles Hoskinson defended a proposal to deploy 140M ADA from the treasury to kick-start stablecoin liquidity.

By Siamak Masnavi, CD AnalyticsJun 13, 2025