In March, the US White House hosted a digital assets summit, with several prominent crypto figures in attendance. However, Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson was notably absent, and some observers found this omission curious given its potential for securing a place in the government’s crypto strategic reserve. Hoskinson, however, has dismissed any concern regarding his absence from the event, emphasizing that he is not pursuing relationships with key figures at the White House to gain an advantage. Instead, he has prioritized focusing on promoting blockchain technology through Cardano and engaging with lawmakers, regulators, and even heads of state as a way to secure its use in government services. His approach has centered on becoming a sort of DeFi diplomat, traveling globally to share his insights on developing stable, long-term policy frameworks for blockchain. Notably, he’s been seen in close proximity to influential figures like Senator Tim Scott, who is spearheading the stablecoin bill through Congress. He aims to position himself as a key advocate for a future of stable crypto regulations, and has actively engaged in supporting regulatory structures such as market structure bills that would clearly delineate responsibilities between the SEC and the CFTC. He recognizes the importance of these frameworks remaining consistent beyond Trump’s term and expects their impact to endure even with the change of leadership.