Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, is not happy with the US exchange Gemini’s decision to reject the project while listing new memes like Chill Guy.
Since at least May 2024 Speculation is high that the leading crypto exchange Gemini should finally go public Cardano (ADA). However, after six months, these speculations have not come true as a recent decision regarding the listing of Gemini assets has pushed community members to their wits’ end.
Gemini lists Chill Guy, but still no Cardano (ADA)
On Monday, December 23rd, Twins revealed that it had listed Chill Guy so that users can now buy and sell the new Solana meme coin on the exchange. While Gemini may have expected the announcement to generate widespread excitement, a section of users are in uproar.
Following the announcement, several members of the Cardano community were quick to criticize Gemini for its decision to list a months-old, speculation-driven meme coin, while taking issue with listing ADA, a long-standing top ten cryptocurrency with an average market capitalization of billions, have only hesitantly embarked on 24-hour trading volumes.
Suspecting the confusion of the Cardano community, wrote one user:
“How will twins list? [sic] Cool guy, but not Cardano ADA.”
The post was supported by Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson, who shared a GIF of TV host Steve Harvey with the caption “I’M JUST SAYIN.”
— Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles) December 23, 2024
The crypto basic I asked Gemini for a comment but haven’t heard back yet.
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