- Cardano (ADA) partners Brave browser, integrating ADA into Brave Wallet for 86M+ users.
- Charles Hoskinson hints at more major Cardano partnerships; IOG undergoes internal restructuring.
- ADA price shows weekly gains with strong ADA/JPY trading volume surge, despite minor daily dip.
Cardano (ADA) is making headlines with a dynamic mix of market momentum, strategic alliances, and internal restructuring. This week, ADA saw a sharp spike in trading activity, especially in Japan, even as its price experienced a minor dip.
More significantly, Charles Hoskinson, Cardano’s founder, hinted at a series of long-awaited partnerships that could redefine the project’s future. With the Midnight upgrade behind them, Cardano’s development team is now pushing forward with renewed energy, emphasizing speed, flexibility, and broader community engagement.
Cardano Brave Partnership Opens New Doors for ADA Accessibility
Cardano’s biggest move this week was its newly announced partnership with Brave, the privacy-focused browser boasting over 86 million users. ADA will now be fully integrated into the Brave Wallet.
This means users can store, send, receive, and swap ADA and other native Cardano tokens directly from the browser.
Besides expanding ADA’s accessibility, this collaboration places Cardano alongside Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) in Brave’s growing list of supported blockchains. The deal not only improves utility for ADA but also boosts its visibility, potentially drawing new users into the Cardano ecosystem.
Hoskinson revealed on X (Twitter) this is just the first of several overdue partnerships expected to launch over the summer and fall. He emphasized that these collaborations aim to correct past delays and missteps, setting a more ambitious pace for the future.
Development Culture Shift and Internal Shake-Ups at IOG
Internally, Cardano is undergoing a significant cultural transformation within its development arm, IOG (Input Output Global).
Hoskinson acknowledged that while the project’s research-driven roots built a secure foundation, the slow feature delivery frustrated developers and community members. Hence, Cardano is shifting from a single, monolithic engineering model to a multi-team structure.
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Agile groups like Aiken and Midgard are now working alongside legacy teams to bring more diverse ideas and faster innovation. However, this pivot hasn’t come without friction.
IOG recently terminated contracts with long-time vendors Well-Typed and PN-Sol. These firms were responsible for critical networking and scalability work. Duncan Coutts, a Cardano architect, warned that these changes could slow development in the short term.
Hoskinson responded directly, stating that the changes were necessary to meet a 2026 target for Leios, a key upgrade. He emphasized the need for new energy and faster implementation, dismissing any return to slower development cycles.
ADA Price and Market Activity: Japan Shows Strong Interest
Despite internal changes, ADA’s market activity remains strong. While the price dropped 3.26% in the last 24 hours to $0.7899, ADA gained nearly 20% over the past week. Its trading volume exceeded $1.98 billion, and its market cap stood at $28.46 billion.
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According to TapTools data, ADA/JPY pair surged 79% in trading volume, making it the second most traded ADA pair globally. This surge reflects a growing interest among Japanese investors, which may further strengthen Cardano’s foothold in Asia.
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