CME Group will launch futures contracts on Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK) and Stellar (XLM) in February. The move expands regulated access to major altcoins and responds to growing demand for round‑the‑clock crypto derivatives.
Cardano (ADA) saw 24-hour trading volume jump 72.89% to $953.21 million, coinciding with a fresh 2026 price high according to CoinMarketCap. The spike points to renewed bullish interest but warrants caution until momentum is sustained.
Galaxy founder Mike Novogratz warned on Dec. 29, 2025 that XRP and Cardano need to demonstrate tangible real-world use beyond their fanbases as the market shifts toward projects with stronger fundamentals.
Cardano led major cryptocurrencies with a 7% rally on Sunday as altcoins broadly advanced amid subdued trading and a sharp rise in precious metals. Traders say ADA is positioning for a potential year-end breakout if momentum holds into the week.
Charles Hoskinson used X to tout NIGHT’s recent outperformance, saying the Midnight network token has beaten both XRP and SOL. The remarks on Dec. 21 drew attention because Hoskinson is a high-profile figure in the crypto community.
Cardano announced a shift from a single-chain approach to an interchain-focused strategy on Dec 20, 2025, aiming to connect its ecosystem into a multi-chain future. The move positions ADA as a potential hub for cross-chain activity.
Bitwise’s new multi-crypto ETF began trading on NYSE Arca under ticker BITW, offering a single vehicle for exposure to Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana and Cardano. The listing simplifies diversified crypto allocation for retail and institutional investors.
Roughly $64 million worth of ADA changed hands within minutes on Dec. 9, 2025, coinciding with a pause in Cardano’s rally as the token slipped into negative territory. The identity of the seller remains unclear, raising questions about potential whale activity or exchange liquidations.
Binance announced support for Midnight Network’s native NIGHT token, a move that coincided with a roughly 4% spike in ADA on Monday as Cardano community interest surged. The listing has renewed attention on the Cardano ecosystem and raised questions about liquidity and trading flows.
In November 2025 a malformed transaction exploited a deserialization bug on Cardano, prompting emergency interventions across the network. The incident has reignited scrutiny over the project's governance and update processes.