Cardano is actively expanding its global presence, introducing new integrations and academic partnerships that support the growth of its ecosystem. The Cardano Foundation has launched new initiatives across Europe and Latin America, increasing access to staking, tokenization, and listings for users in these regions. This expansion bolsters the Cardano blockchain’s position within both the financial and academic spheres. 
For instance, a Liechtenstein-based exchange now hosts a dedicated Cardano page, providing users with greater visibility into the ecosystem’s native tokens and projects. 
Meria Finance, operating in France, has integrated on-chain ADA staking for its platform, expanding access to staking features for a wider audience. 
Meanwhile, Tiamonds, an LCX project, launched a silver-backed token using Cardano smart contracts, demonstrating the real-world use of decentralized assets and further solidifying the ecosystem’s maturity. 
Additionally, Kraken listed the snek token (CNT), indicating growing institutional interest in Cardano’s token standard and its overall progress as a blockchain platform. A new research collaboration between the Cardano Foundation and PUC-Rio, Brazil’s leading academic institution, marks a significant step forward. 
This partnership explores blockchain technology’s potential in finance, digital assets, DAOs, and economics. 
The collaboration with Petrobras to explore blockchain solutions for energy production will see the project contribute to transparency, efficiency, and security within the sector. The initiative supports the development of Ada Labs for Blockchain Applications (A.L.B.A.), a laboratory modeled after a similar program in Argentina. 
This collaborative effort fosters research, education, and community engagement, driving real-world applications for blockchain technology.