Cardano has introduced stablecoin staking through its new Minotaur protocol, aiming to enhance liquidity and minimize slippage for dollar-pegged assets. The Cardano Foundation has committed an eight-figure sum in ADA to bolster stablecoin liquidity over the next 6 to 12 months. In parallel, Cardano's founder Charles Hoskinson's active engagement with U.S. regulators and Franklin Templeton's operation of a Cardano node highlight increasing institutional interest. Grayscale's Cardano Trust ETF filing is reportedly 96% likely to gain approval, with a decision anticipated by October 26, 2025, according to PolyMarket predictions.