Input Output Global (IOG), the company behind the Cardano blockchain, has joined Blockchain for Europe, a trade body focusing on digital finance and DeFi in the EU. This move aims to shape European blockchain policy during a time of significant market change. 2025 marked an important step as IOG actively engaged with regulators and key players within the blockchain industry. Key highlights include their focus on interoperability, emphasizing that successful blockchain development requires systems that can work together across different platforms. IOG’s strategic alliance positions them to influence the future of digital finance in Europe, particularly during a period of significant policy discussions surrounding MiCA, PSD3, and other regulations.