Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has warned that 2026 will be a make-or-break year for the cryptocurrency industry after losses of around $2.5 billion from hacks, scams, and failed projects. He said repeated security breaches and poor governance are damaging public trust and inviting tougher regulation. Hoskinson stressed that the sector must improve security, deliver real-world use cases, and adopt sustainable models, or risk losing credibility and long-term relevance.