Cardano

After a disagreement with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, Hoskinson ventured out on his own to create a blockchain improving on issues including scalability and interoperability. Unlike Bitcoin and Ethereum, Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain platform, which many consider to be a more sustainable and energy-friendly alternative to proof-of-work.

Cardano was founded by Charles Hoskinson, the co-founder of Ethereum. Development of the blockchain platform began in 2015 and was launched in 2017. 

After a disagreement with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, Hoskinson ventured out on his own to create a blockchain improving on issues including scalability and interoperability. 

Unlike Bitcoin and Ethereum, Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain platform, which many consider to be a more sustainable and energy-friendly alternative to proof-of-work.

Cardano has a supply cap of 45 billion ADA. There are currently 32 billion ADA in circulation. ADA is the native token used on the Cardano network. 

Cardano is named after an Italian Renaissance mathematician, Gerolamo Cardano, and its native token ADA is named after Ada Lovelace, a 19th-century English mathematician sometimes credited as the first computer programmer.

Bitcoin

Eric Trump's recent comments on the strategic crypto reserve announcement have sparked mixed reactions, with some praising him while others criticize the Trump family's involvement in the industry. What Happened: In an X post on Monday, Eric Trump expressed gratitude after popular crypto trader AltcoinGordon credited his late-February “buy the dips” advice when Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) dropped below $90,000 on Feb. 25.

Eric Trump Said 'Buy The Dips' In February, But Peter Schiff Isn't Buying The 'Genius' Bitcoin, XRP, Cardano Strategic Reserve Announcement

Ethereum

Solana

Trump seems to have taken a page out of his real estate negotiations in pitching XRP, ADA and SOL as candidates for crypto reserve to win over approval for bitcoin.

Trump's Mention of XRP, ADA and SOL May Be Bait to Secure BTC, ETH Reserve

The sharp reversal aligned with a cautious mood among traders after Monday's market rally following the ambitious plan, as a CoinDesk analysis previously noted.

ADA, XRP, SOL Dive 21% to Reverse All Gains From Trump's Strategic Reserve Plans

Many industry leaders argue Bitcoin alone should be the basis of a strategic reserve, given its decentralized nature and global acceptance.

Industry leaders chide Trump's inclusion of XRP and ADA in US crypto reserve: ‘delegitimizes assets like bitcoin'

U.S. President Donald Trump has named five cryptocurrencies he wants to be part of a new strategic reserve - in other words, crypto holdings owned by the U.S. government.

The five cryptocurrencies Trump wants the US to hold in reserve

US President Donald Trump's announcement of a strategic crypto reserve has sparked controversy with some questioning the timing of the announcement. ADA Inclusion Raises Eyebrows U.S. President Donald Trump's naming of XRP and ADA among the five digital assets that will make up the crypto strategic reserve has sparked outrage and allegations of insider trading.

XRP, ADA Inclusion in Strategic Reserve Criticized; Critics Raise Insider Trading Claims

Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of Gemini, has publicly questioned the inclusion of XRP, solana (SOL), and cardano (ADA) in a proposed U.S. strategic crypto reserve. Winklevoss Criticizes Trump's Proposed Crypto Reserve Inclusion of XRP, SOL, ADA Over Suitability President Donald Trump, the 47th U.S.

Tyler Winklevoss Questions Suitability of XRP, SOL, ADA for US Crypto Holdings

Litecoin (LTC) was the only underperformer, falling 8.5% from Friday.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Cardano (ADA) Surges 58.8% as Nearly All Assets Rise

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and altcoins rallied sharply after President Trump's surprise announcement of a U.S. crypto strategic reserve. What Happened: In an X post on Monday, Eric Trump praised the timing of his father's announcement, calling it a shift in financial dynamics that finally gives retail investors a leg up.

Eric Trump Says Timing Of Strategic Bitcoin, XRP, Cardano Reserve Announcement Was A 'Win' For Retail Investors

Ripple's XRP and ethereum rivals solana and cardano—all regarded as U.S.

Crypto Braced For Another Trump Earthquake After Bitcoin, XRP, Solana And Cardano Price Boom

Trump is scheduled to hold the first Crypto Summit at the White House on Mar.7, where he is expected to share further plans on how crypto regulations and businesses will be supported in the country.

ADA Rockets 60%, XRP Up 25% on Trump's Reserve Plans, But Traders Aren't Fully Bullish Yet

Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced a sharp rise on Sunday after Donald Trump confirmed that both would be included in a planned U.S. crypto reserve.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano Prices Soar After Trump Confirms U.S. Crypto Reserve

President Donald Trump has announced the creation of a U.S. strategic crypto reserve, which will include Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), XRP, and Cardano (ADA).

Trump Announces U.S. Crypto Reserve With Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Cardano

The inclusion of cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin has sparked criticism from some crypto industry figures.

ADA, XRP, and TRUMP score largest daily gains as strategic reserve announcement boosts crypto market

Tokens traded at a notable premium on Coinbase relative to Binance after Trump announced strategic crypto reserve.

XRP, SOL, ADA's Coinbase Premium Surges to One-Month High After Trump's Crypto Reserve News

March 2 witnessed an 10.6% leap in bitcoin's value relative to the dollar, propelled by a social media declaration from former U.S. President Donald Trump about a proposed digital asset reserve and a subsequent nod to the cryptocurrency. At publication, BTC traded at $94,443 reaching a high of $95,064.

From $95K Bitcoin to ADA's 65% Rally: Trump's Influence Sparks Wave of Short Liquidations

Bitcoin and the crypto market at large are surging as President Trump announces that the US will establish a “crypto strategic reserve.” On Truth Social, Trump says the reserve will include Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP (XRP), Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA).

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana and Cardano Surge As President Trump Announces US Will Establish ‘Crypto Strategic Reserve'

Following an extended spell of silence regarding a strategic bitcoin reserve from the Trump administration, President Donald Trump erupted onto the digital stage of social media with an interesting proclamation.

Trump's Bombshell: XRP, SOL, and ADA Enter the US Crypto Reserve Mix

Trump Reveals U.S. ‘Crypto Reserve' Price Bombshell—Sending XRP, Solana, Cardano And Bitcoin Soaring

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his recent executive order on digital assets directed his team to create "a Crypto Strategic Reserve that includes XRP, SOL, and ADA."

Trump says cryptocurrency 'strategic reserve' includes XRP, SOL and ADA

The announcement notably excludes Bitcoin, which the federal government already holds $17 billion worth.

Trump directs working group to ‘move forward' on SOL, XRP, and ADA Crypto Strategic Reserve

The reserve will include Ripple (XRP), Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA) tokens, according to a statement from the president.

Trump to Establish U.S. Crypto Reserve

Dogecoin

TRUMP took a double digit hit as the U.S. President continues his global trade war.

TRUMP, Dogecoin and Cardano Down Bad as Market Continues to Bleed

Polygon

Crypto exchanges appear to now be in safe waters—but legal experts say it's still too early for token projects to rest easy.

Are Solana, Polygon and Cardano in the Clear After SEC Crypto Case Dismissals?

Polkadot

Grayscale Investments has filed an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on Polkadot's DOT token.

News for Cardano Crypto (ADA)