Cardano Founder Hoskinson Says Midnight Will Surpass Zcash, Urges Gemini to List ADA

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson predicts Midnight will surpass Zcash, citing its features. He urges Gemini to list ADA, estimating its absence cost $70M in revenue. Midnight's market cap is $774M vs. Zcash's $20B. ADA trades 93% below its high. Gemini shares are at $4.42.

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Published Oct 9, 2026, 3:56 PM UTC
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AlphAI market briefCrypto
Primary signal
$ADA-USD
Bullish
medium confidence
Mentioned
$ADA-USD · $GEMI · $NIGHT-USD
Relevance
4/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ADA-USDBullishLow
01

Why it matters

The statement could influence investor sentiment toward ADA and Gemini, potentially prompting a listing decision or affecting share prices.

02

Market read

The commentary may drive short-term price moves for ADA and Gemini, while raising broader questions about crypto exchange listings.

03

What to watch

Potential legal or compliance hurdles for listing ADA that could outweigh projected revenue gains.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 4/10Timing: current day

Background

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson publicly criticized Gemini for not listing ADA, citing a $70M revenue impact and comparing Midnight's privacy network to Zcash.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ADA-USDBullishMedium confidence
Context

Founder Charles Hoskinson publicly urges Gemini to list Cardano (ADA), claiming a $70M revenue loss for the exchange.

Expected impact

likely upside if Gemini adds ADA

Evidence & confidence

Listing would increase accessibility and may attract new investors, supporting price appreciation.

$GEMIBearishMedium confidence
Context

Gemini (NASDAQ:GEMI) is being pressured to list ADA after Hoskinson's claim of $70M lost revenue.

Expected impact

likely pressure as market prices in possible listing delay

Evidence & confidence

Investors may view the omission as a missed opportunity, weighing on the stock.

$NIGHT-USDNeutralLow confidence
Context

Midnight's NIGHT token is highlighted as a growing privacy network that could surpass Zcash.

Expected impact

potential modest upside on heightened attention

Evidence & confidence

No concrete catalyst beyond founder commentary; market reaction may be limited.

Market effects

Highlights ongoing competition in crypto privacy and exchange listing decisions.

U.S. crypto exchanges may face increased scrutiny on token listings.

Adds to broader discourse on crypto adoption and exchange listings worldwide.

Counterpoint

Gemini may prioritize regulatory compliance over immediate revenue, delaying ADA listing.

Key entities

  • Charles Hoskinson

    Founder of Cardano, advocating for ADA listing on Gemini.

  • Gemini

    U.S.-based crypto exchange being urged to list ADA.

  • Midnight

    Privacy-focused network compared to Zcash.

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