Welcome to our weekly cryptocurrency tech update, where we delve into the most significant stories in the industry. I'm Margaux Nijkerk, Ethereum protocol reporter at CoinDesk's Tech team. This issue features key network news, including Solana's successful integration with MetaMask, allowing users to transact and interact with Solana-based applications through the popular browser wallet. A new Linux malware campaign has been uncovered, compromising unprotected Docker infrastructure worldwide and utilizing it for cryptojacking to mine the privacy-focused cryptocurrency Dero.
FIFA has partnered with Avalanche to launch its own dedicated layer-1 blockchain, leveraging Avalanche's customizable technology. Furthermore, Square has initiated a pilot program for real-time Bitcoin payments, enabling attendees at the Bitcoin 2025 conference to make purchases using Bitcoin via the Lightning Network.