Hey Cardanians! Welcome aboard the Weekly Cardano Digest #65!!

We've filtered through all the noise to distill crucial updates into a breezy, 5-minute read. No need for you to sift through endless info — we've got you covered. Ready to delve into this week's top Cardano news? Let’s dive in.

Here are the topics of the week:

• AMINA Bank Launches ADA Staking

• Charles Hoskinson Meets Japanese Politician Takuya Hirai

• Hoskinson Family Office Invests $1.5M in W3i & USDM

• Weekly Development Report

• & More!

AMINA Bank in Switzerland Launches ADA Staking

Cardano adoption in the banking sector continues to grow! AMINA Bank, a fully licensed Swiss bank regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority, has launched ADA staking services. This move was officially announced by Frederik Gregaard, CEO of the Cardano Foundation.

Switzerland has long been a hub for cryptocurrency adoption, and AMINA’s integration of Cardano staking into traditional banking services is a strong indicator of institutional confidence in ADA. This development allows AMINA’s clients to earn staking rewards directly through a trusted banking institution, further strengthening the legitimacy and adoption of Cardano in regulated financial markets.

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Charles Hoskinson Meets with Japanese Politician Takuya Hirai

Cardano’s global outreach continues! Charles Hoskinson recently met with Takuya Hirai, Japan’s former Minister for Digital Affairs. In a statement, Hoskinson highlighted that they had an exciting discussion on digital transformation, zero-knowledge cryptography, blockchain, and AI.

Japan has been one of the most forward-thinking countries regarding blockchain regulation, and meetings like this suggest potential future collaborations that could accelerate Cardano’s adoption in the region. Stay tuned for updates on how these conversations might shape Cardano’s role in Japan’s digital innovation strategy. Read More

Hoskinson Family Office Invests $1.5M in W3i & USDM

In a move to boost stablecoin adoption, the Hoskinson Family Office has invested $1.5 million in W3i, the team behind USDM. The investment aims to drive institutional adoption of USDM, which has been built with the highest regulatory standards. This funding will accelerate the growth of Moneta, the platform behind USDM, ensuring that Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem remains compliant and competitive in an evolving regulatory landscape.

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🎊 A Message from Lucas

Hey Everyone!!

This past weekend, I had the incredible opportunity to attend CryptoVendimia in Mendoza, Argentina—one of the most exciting blockchain gatherings in Argentina. It was an amazing experience meeting potential partners for Cardano, many of whom are eager to collaborate and build within our ecosystem.

One of the highlights was an in-depth conversation with the Polkadot team. We explored ways Cardano and Polkadot could collaborate. As both ecosystems prioritize decentralization and innovation, there’s significant potential for synergy. Let’s keep the momentum going and work towards building a stronger, more interconnected blockchain future!

See you next week!

-Lucas Macchiavelli