Cardano Founder Fuels Ripple Partnership Rumors—What’s Coming?

• Cardano’s co-founder Charles Hoskinson confirms active talks with Ripple’s leadership regarding a potential RLUSD stablecoin integration that could boost blockchain scalability.
• In a nutshell, the partnership might revive growth amid market setbacks, with discussions delayed until March and improvements in transaction speeds and network efficiency.

Charles Hoskinson, Cardano’s co-founder, recently hinted at a possible collaboration with Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin, reigniting discussions within the cryptocurrency community.  Hoskinson confirmed ongoing talks between Cardano and Ripple’s leadership, including David Schwartz and Brad Garlinghouse. If this deal goes through, it could reshape the landscape of blockchain scalability.

Ripple-Cardano partnership coming soon?

Charles Hoskinson teases huge updates this month, but won't spill the details yet…

Remember last year he said a potential partnership with Ripple by March. RLUSD integration? pic.twitter.com/5qWukukrn5

— Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) February 5, 2025

These discussions follow extended communication between the two entities. Earlier this year, Hoskinson publicly suggested Cardano’s integration of RLUSD, stating direct engagement with RLUSD representatives. 

He did not mince words, stating, “We’ve already had a call with the RLUSD people. We are actively talking.”

Hoskinson’s latest remarks strengthen that possibility, revealing that Ripple requested Cardano to delay any moves until March. He disclosed ongoing discussions with Ripple’s top executives, emphasizing a strong potential for negotiation.

We talk to David Schwartz and Brad Garlinghouse. Strong possibility we can negotiate (RLUSD). Ripple told us to wait till March as they just finished NYDFS. We’ll see if there’s a roadmap and how they’ll get that done,

ADA & XRP $2.3B Liquidations — Can a Partnership Revive Growth?

Cardano (ADA) and Ripple (XRP) faced sharp market declines, with a February 3 correction wiping out over $2.3 billion in liquidations. ADA dropped more than 29.30% in a month, with over 18.40% of losses occurring within a week. XRP also recorded significant setbacks, with an 18% decline in the past week.

Despite setbacks, digital assets rebounded over the past day. ADA surged 2% to $0.7649, yet trading volume fell over 50%, signaling reduced market activity. Optimism persists among investors regarding Cardano’s long-term potential.

A partnership between Ripple and Cardano could provide a crucial boost. If Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin integrates with Cardano, adoption may rise, fueling demand for ADA. Analysts suggest such an initiative could enhance blockchain scalability and efficiency across both networks.

March Holds the Final Answer

A partnership of this scale could address several long-standing challenges in the blockchain sector, particularly transaction speeds and scalability. The collaboration could pave the way for groundbreaking upgrades that enhance the overall efficiency of both networks. Industry experts also expect increased regulatory clarity from U.S. authorities to boost adoption further.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stressed the necessity of industry-wide cooperation. Last November, he urged the crypto sector to unite, advocate for fair competition, and push for clear regulatory guidelines. If Cardano and Ripple coordinate efforts, their impact could extend across the entire crypto market.

While the final word on this partnership is still up in the air, March might bring clarity to investors. Hoskinson himself hinted at a turbulent but exciting month ahead, stating:

 February is going to be a very crazy month. You’ll see.