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Cardano's 1,096 BTC fund used for 2016 audit amid $70M mystery, says Hoskinson

Market News
15 Jun 2026
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Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson revealed that 1,096 BTC, now worth about $70 million, was spent on auditing the project's 2016 crowdsale. The funds were held by an Isle of Man foundation, which dissolved in December 2025, raising concerns over record-keeping. Investor Thomas Braziel demands detailed receipts to verify the spending. This disclosure comes amid a sharp drop in Cardano's ADA token price, increasing scrutiny on the project's early fund management. Hoskinson aims to clarify the matter, but further documentation is awaited to fully resolve the dispute.

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