Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has urged the Gemini exchange to list the ADA token. Hoskinson made this appeal in a lighthearted way during the Token2049 conference in Singapore. This annual event gathers crypto industry leaders to explore innovative ideas.
At the conference, Hoskinson visited Gemini’s booth and used the opportunity to remind them of their omission. Holding a placard that read “When ADA?”, Hoskinson made a clear call for the exchange to support the ADA token.
Gemini’s Current Stance on ADA
Cardano (ADA) is a significant cryptocurrency with a market value of $11.84 billion, placing it as the 11th-largest crypto project. ADA was recently among the top ten most valuable cryptocurrencies and boasts over 3.5 million holders.
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Despite its importance and recent technical upgrades—endorsed by major exchanges like Binance—Gemini has yet to list ADA. Currently, Gemini only provides real-time market data and historical information about Cardano.
Community’s Persistent Call for ADA Listing
Cardano’s community has frequently urged Gemini to list ADA. However, the exchange’s website confirms that it does not support the token. Hoskinson’s recent intervention adds momentum to this ongoing campaign.
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Gemini is not alone in not listing ADA; Robinhood also provides market data for ADA but does not allow trading. This omission is notable, especially since both platforms list less prominent assets. The reasons behind ADA’s exclusion from these exchanges remain unclear.
Although regulation might seem to play a role, it is puzzling that assets like Solana (SOL) and Filecoin (FIL), which the SEC classifies as securities alongside ADA, are available for trading on Gemini while ADA is not.
