In brief
- Charles Hoskinson believes Trump mishandled crypto policy by launching his own meme coin instead of focusing on policy.
- He argued that Trump’s actions turned crypto into a partisan issue and derailed bipartisan momentum in Congress.
- Hoskinson said later disputes over a proposed U.S. crypto reserve reflected the same lack of clear policy standards.
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says there’s a lot about President Donald Trump’s approach to cryptocurrency, including the president’s own personal ventures in the industry, that’s been “frustrating,” but others in the industry are afraid to talk about it.
“It’s the third rail. You can’t mention anything about it,” Hoskinson told Decrypt in an interview.
When…
Dec 19 2025
