Charles Hoskinson, Co-Founder of blockchain platforms Cardano and Ethereum, has launched the Hoskinson Government and Policy Center in Wyoming.
The official announcement states that the Policy Center will focus on shaping state policy in healthcare, agriculture, technology, and government transparency, with an eye on both immediate legislation and longer-term development.
We are going to have a lot of fun next year 🙂 https://t.co/pCx8IAG6zX
— Charles Hoskinson (@IOHK_Charles) October 15, 2025
Hoskinson has started the center to boost transparency, support rural healthcare, and explore blockchain’s potential for Wyoming industries. He has been an active investor in Wyoming for several years, building a medical clinic in Gillette and running a bison ranch in Platte County.
Through the new center, he hopes to take these efforts into policy work as well, such as advocating for legislation that enhances access to stem cell treatments and other medical innovations.
The center will be led by Karen Wheeler, former Deputy Secretary of State of Wyoming, who brings nearly four decades of experience in government. Kendrick Ladd, a former U.S. Army officer and federal investigator, will serve as General Counsel and Head of Policy, while Leo Wolfson, a seasoned state politics reporter, will oversee communications.
“I’ve invested my time and resources here in Wyoming because I believe this state can lead the nation in responsible innovation,” Hoskinson said. “We will work to strengthen rural health care, modernize agriculture, and improve government transparency.”
The Policy Center also plans to take an active role in the 2026 Wyoming elections, coordinating efforts with its associated political action committee.
Hoskinson’s ongoing blockchain initiatives
Alongside policy work, Hoskinson is continuing his blockchain initiatives. He has confirmed a collaboration between Google Cloud and the Midnight Foundation to help fund Midnight, a privacy‑oriented sidechain developed by Input Output Global (IOG). The partnership will develop privacy infrastructure with zero‑knowledge (ZK) technology, which allows secure proof of data without disclosing it.
Meanwhile, the Cardano Foundation last month announced a roadmap to grow worldwide adoption, facilitate DeFi and real‑world asset initiatives, as well as deepen its startup network.