Cardano and Polkadot Strategic PartnershipCardano recently announced a strategic partnership with Polkadot, a para chain network. In this partnership, Cardano's main development team, Input Output Global (IOG), will use Substrate, Polkadot's core blockchain SDK, to create their 'partner chain' project.Also Read: Cardano Spot Launches New Features to Strengthen Blockchain CommunityThis collaboration is part of IOG's plans for Cardano, which aims to introduce a new framework that enables the growth of independent, interoperable Layer 1 networks. Whale Activity and Price ADAcardano vasil hard forkIn addition to strategic partnerships, Cardano also recorded a significant increase in crypto activity. Whale transactions in ADA increased by 30% in November, indicating a bullish trend. However, ADA price experienced a decline after rising almost 35% in the last 30 days. This decline was caused by crypto investors selling to make a profit. It is expected that this selling will continue this week, and it is recommended to wait for further declines before buying ADA. Impact of the Middle East Conflict on Global Markets Global markets are currently under macroeconomic pressure due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. If the conflict between Israel and Palestine worsens, global stock and crypto markets could experience a downturn. Therefore, it is recommended to conduct thorough research before deciding to purchase ADA.