W3i Launches Community Investment Round to Expand USDM Adoption
West Lafayette, IN | London UK — March 12th 2025 — Hoskinson Family Office, Inc. (HFO) has invested $1.5 million in W3i Software, Inc., the development company behind USDM—Cardano’s first MiCA-compliant, fiat-backed stablecoin. This investment marks a significant step toward bridging decentralized finance (DeFi) with the regulated financial system and accelerating Cardano’s global adoption.
USDM, issued by Moneta Digital, is one of the only stablecoins designed to meet the strict regulatory standards of the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. By delivering a stable, transparent, and fully compliant digital dollar to Cardano, USDM opens new opportunities for builders, institutions, and governments seeking secure, on-chain financial solutions.
As part of the investment, Dan Singleman, Chief Investment Officer of HFO, will work alongside W3i CEO Jillian Plomin and the leadership team to drive the adoption of USDM across traditional banking and government systems worldwide. This strategic collaboration aims to position Cardano as a leader in regulated blockchain finance.
“USDM is critical infrastructure for Cardano’s future,” said Charles Hoskinson, Founder of HFO and CEO of Input Output Global (IOG), the leading infrastructure and research engineering firm, best known for the Cardano blockchain. “W3i and Moneta Digital have built a stablecoin that meets the highest regulatory standards, and now we’re focused on driving institutional adoption across banks, governments, and financial markets. This is the real-world use of Cardano we’ve been building toward.”
In line with its community-first approach, W3i has also launched a Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) campaign, inviting global supporters to invest and become shareholders in W3i. This initiative offers everyday investors the opportunity to own a stake in the infrastructure powering Cardano’s regulated DeFi future.
“We’re not just building a stablecoin—we’re laying the foundation for Cardano to thrive in the regulated financial ecosystem,” said Jillian Plomin, CEO of W3i. “With the Hoskinson Family Office onboard and our community alongside us, USDM is poised to lead the future of finance.”
The crowdfunding campaign is now live. To invest in the future of regulated DeFi on Cardano, visit InvestInW3i.com.
Investment Risk Disclaimer
All investments risk the loss of capital. Investments in private equity funds involve a high degree of risk and are only suitable for investors who fully understand and are willing to assume the risks involved. This fund is not regulated or authorised by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or Financial Conduct Authority, nor are the underlying funds. No guarantee or representation is made that the funds will achieve their investment objective. Unquoted investments may be difficult to sell at a reasonable price due to the lack of an active market. In some cases, they may be difficult to sell at any price, which may limit an investor’s ability to liquidate part or all of their investment.
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