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Solana co-founder proposes meta chain to fix blockchain fragmentation <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMTEvMDE5MmZkYjMtN2NhMS03MjU3LWExZDEtNmYwMTBlMDQ0M2Rm.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMTEvMDE5MmZkYjMtN2NhMS03MjU3LWExZDEtNmYwMTBlMDQ0M2Rm.jpg" alt="Solana co-founder proposes meta chain to fix blockchain fragmentation">Solana Labs co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko proposed a new data availability solution aimed at tackling persistent fragmentation and lack of interoperability across blockchain networks.In a May 12 post on X, Yakovenko proposed a “meta blockchain,” that could aggregate and order data posted across multiple layer-1 chains, including Ethereum, Celestia and Solana.“This would actually allow the meta chain to use cheapest currently available DA offer,” Yakovenko said. https://cointelegraph.com/news/blockchain-data-availability-protocol-avail-600-million-token-airdrop image https://cointelegraph.com/news/solana-co-founder-meta-blockchain-unify-blockchain-data?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Cointelegraph and TheBlock announce strategic media partnership to strengthen global Web3 and virtual asset collaboration <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDUvMDE5NmM5M2YtOTBiOS03ODExLWFjYTEtMTZhNTYzNzcyZjcw.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDUvMDE5NmM5M2YtOTBiOS03ODExLWFjYTEtMTZhNTYzNzcyZjcw.jpg" alt="Cointelegraph and TheBlock announce strategic media partnership to strengthen global Web3 and virtual asset collaboration">Dubai, UAE – May 2025 — TheBlock, the International Chamber of Virtual Assets, has announced a strategic partnership with Cointelegraph, the world’s leading Web3 media platform. The collaboration brings together two major players in the blockchain and virtual asset space, with the shared goal of amplifying the global adoption of tokenisation, advancing regulatory dialogue, and supporting builders entering the MENA region.The agreement, signed during Token2049 Dubai, highlights Cointelegraph’s growing collaboration with key players in the UAE. This new partnership will foster deeper collaboration and mutual support across TheBlock’s ecosystem.As part of the collaboration, Cointelegraph will set up a presence at TheBlock’s headquarters in Dubai World Trade Center, offering opportunities for engagement with founders, partners, and clients within the ecosystem. The partnership also includes joint participation in educational panels, roundtables, and summits focused on real-world assets (RWAs), compliance, and capital allocation.“This partnership is not just about media,” said Farbod Sadeghian, Founder of TheBlock. “It is about building an access layer for the global virtual asset economy. By working with Cointelegraph, we are strengthening how the industry connects, informs, and grows — from regulatory frameworks to investment pipelines.”Cointelegraph will engage with TheBlock’s ecosystem through media coverage, speaker participation, and collaborative events. The partnership reflects ongoing efforts to support the growth of Dubai’s virtual asset sector, where regulatory developments and real-world applications continue to evolve.“The partnership reflects Cointelegraph’s ongoing efforts to broaden its network of like-minded collaborators, all working toward the shared goal of strengthening and advancing the ecosystem,” said Yana Prikhodchenko, CEO of Cointelegraph. “We aim to grow the community by leveraging this partnership while also expanding our regional presence in the UAE. This collaboration will help strengthen both efforts.”With over 100 events planned annually, a growing portfolio of international members, and over $8 billion in projects deal flow, TheBlock continues to serve as a launchpad for startups, enterprises, and institutions looking to expand their presence in the region.The partnership represents a new step in aligning media and access to foster trust, facilitate knowledge sharing, and support progress in the virtual asset space.About TheBlock:As an international chamber of virtual assets based in Dubai, TheBlock connects regulators, founders, investors, and institutions shaping the future of virtual assets. It provides a structured platform for dialogue, collaboration, and access across key pillars of the virtual asset economy. Through membership programs, strategic partnerships, and curated events, TheBlock offers its members direct engagement with the people and policies driving the industry forward. With a growing global network and strong regional footprint, it supports meaningful growth and influence in the virtual asset landscape. image https://cointelegraph.com/news/cointelegraph-and-the-block-announce-strategic-media-partnership-to-strengthen-global-web3-and-virtual-asset-collaboration?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Arizona governor kills two crypto bills, cracks down on Bitcoin ATMs <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDUvMDE5NmM4YjEtY2M1Yy03OWNlLTg1MTAtMmFiMmExNmQwYzY5.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDUvMDE5NmM4YjEtY2M1Yy03OWNlLTg1MTAtMmFiMmExNmQwYzY5.jpg" alt="Arizona governor kills two crypto bills, cracks down on Bitcoin ATMs">Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed two key cryptocurrency-related bills that aimed to expand the state’s involvement in digital assets while simultaneously signing a strict regulatory measure targeting Bitcoin ATMs.On May 12, Hobbs https://mcusercontent.com/44a5186aac69c13c570fca36a/files/38a95a2b-f8de-ba46-c49b-a14b00cc39c3/SB1373_Veto_Letter.01.pdf image https://cointelegraph.com/news/arizona-governor-vetoes-crypto-bills-approves-bitcoin-atm-law?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
What is RISC-V, and why does Vitalik Buterin want it for Ethereum smart contracts? <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS9zdG9yYWdlL3VwbG9hZHMvdmlldy9hZDA0ODkyNTU3ODgwODRmMTEwN2JlYjUwMmJlNzY2Ny5qcGc=.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS9zdG9yYWdlL3VwbG9hZHMvdmlldy9hZDA0ODkyNTU3ODgwODRmMTEwN2JlYjUwMmJlNzY2Ny5qcGc=.jpg"> What is RISC-V? RISC-V, pronounced “risk five,” is a modern open-source instruction set architecture (ISA) based on reduced instruction set computer (RISC) principles. In simple terms, it’s like a blueprint that defines a set of instructions that a processor can execute.RISC-V is designed to be highly https://cointelegraph.com/learn/articles/monolithic-vs-modular-blockchains works.Of course, as with any decentralized project, the green light doesn’t just rely on technical planning; it needs the consent of the community. So, currently, Buterin’s proposal has opened a wide conversation about any impending development action. image https://cointelegraph.com/explained/what-is-risc-v-and-why-does-vitalik-buterin-want-it-for-ethereum-smart-contracts?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Ledger secures Discord after hacker bot tried to steal seed phrases <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDUvMDE5NmMxOGQtNTlmYi03MTdjLTlkOTMtMGViOWVjNjY3N2Ex.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDUvMDE5NmMxOGQtNTlmYi03MTdjLTlkOTMtMGViOWVjNjY3N2Ex.jpg" alt="Ledger secures Discord after hacker bot tried to steal seed phrases">Hardware wallet provider Ledger has confirmed its Discord server is secure again after an attacker compromised a moderator’s account to post scam links on May 11 to trick users into revealing their seed phrases on a third-party website.“One of our contracted moderators had their account compromised, which allowed a malicious bot to post scam links in one channel,” Ledger team member Quintin Boatwright image https://cointelegraph.com/news/ledger-discord-channel-secure-after-security-breach?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Coinbase considered Saylor-like Bitcoin strategy before opting out: Bloomberg <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMTIvMDE5MzhhYzctMmNhZC03NDFlLTlkOTctMGRhMDZmNWQ2OGE5.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMTIvMDE5MzhhYzctMmNhZC03NDFlLTlkOTctMGRhMDZmNWQ2OGE5.jpg">Coinbase reportedly considered adopting a Bitcoin investment playbook like Michael Saylor’s Strategy on multiple occasions, but decided against it each time out of fear that it would kill the firm’s crypto exchange, Bloomberg reported.“There were definitely moments over the last 12 years where we thought, man, should we put 80% of our balance sheet into crypto — into Bitcoin specifically,” Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-09/coinbase-considered-decided-against-michael-saylor-s-bitcoin-buying-strategy image https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-considered-michael-saylor-like-bitcoin-strategy-but-opted-against-it?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Rumble CEO confirms Tether-collab crypto wallet to launch in Q3 <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDUvMDE5NmIyOTQtM2UwNC03ZDBlLTk4YmItMjgxODM5YmU5OTIw.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDUvMDE5NmIyOTQtM2UwNC03ZDBlLTk4YmItMjgxODM5YmU5OTIw.jpg" alt="Rumble CEO confirms Tether-collab crypto wallet to launch in Q3">Rumble’s pro-crypto founder and CEO has confirmed that the firm will launch its Bitcoin and stablecoin wallet in the third quarter of this year, aimed at giving the Coinbase Wallet a run for its money. The Rumble Wallet will be launched in partnership with stablecoin issuer Tether and compete directly with Coinbase, Chris Pavlovski image https://cointelegraph.com/news/rumble-launch-bitcoin-stablecoin-wallet-q3?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Bitcoin at $103K hurtles MARA stack toward $5B, holdings triple <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMTIvMDE5Mzg3OGItOWIyNi03Y2NlLTg1ZTctMTJhYWUzNTE1OGY1.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMTIvMDE5Mzg3OGItOWIyNi03Y2NlLTg1ZTctMTJhYWUzNTE1OGY1.jpg">Bitcoin mining firm MARA Holdings (MARA) nearly tripled its Bitcoin holdings over 12 months, according to its newly released Q1 results.However, its Bitcoin production fell, and total earnings slightly missed Wall Street estimates in Q1.MARA, formerly Marathon Digital, saw its Bitcoin (https://cointelegraph.com/bitcoin-price This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision. image https://cointelegraph.com/news/mara-holdings-bitcoin-holdings-value-surge-price-btc-q1-results?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Are layer 2s good for Ethereum, or are they ‘extractive?’ <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMTEvMDE5MzA3NTUtMDIzNi03ZGZhLWFjOTItYTY4NjNjOTNkOGQ5.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMTEvMDE5MzA3NTUtMDIzNi03ZGZhLWFjOTItYTY4NjNjOTNkOGQ5.jpg">Layer 2s have been a great blockchain success story. They’ve reduced congestion on the Ethereum mainnet, driving down gas fees while preserving security.But maybe they’ve become too successful, drawing chain activity and fee income from the parent that spawned them? At least that’s what some are suggesting lately, most recently at Cornell Tech’s blockchain conference in late April.Indeed, some think Ethereum should be a little greedier, or at least fight harder for a bigger part of the revenue pie, particularly sequencing fees. “People in the Ethereum Foundation [the nonprofit that supports the Ethereum ecosystem] will tell you that, ‘Yes, we effed up by being too ivory tower.’ I have heard that multiple times,” said David Hoffman, an owner at Bankless, during a panel discussion at the Cornell Tech event in New York City on April 25. <img src="https://s3.cointelegraph.com/uploads/2025-05/0196b038-2fb8-7393-bb4c-1f54ed441999">Hoffman, left, at Cornell Tech’s blockchain conference. Source: Andrew SingerElsewhere, Hoffman has image https://cointelegraph.com/news/layer-2s-good-for-ethereum-or-extractive?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Missouri bill ending capital gains tax heads to governor for signature <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDUvMDE5NmIwNjUtMTM2Mi03Y2QzLThmYjctYjUwYjcxYzFiNWUz.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDUvMDE5NmIwNjUtMTM2Mi03Y2QzLThmYjctYjUwYjcxYzFiNWUz.jpg" alt="Missouri bill ending capital gains tax heads to governor for signature">Missouri House Bill 594, a bill that would eliminate capital gains tax in the US state, has passed a vote in the state House of Representatives and now heads to Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe's desk for signature.According to attorney Aaron Brogan, the image https://cointelegraph.com/news/missouri-could-become-first-state-eliminate-capital-gains?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
How much Bitcoin can Berkshire Hathaway buy? <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMTEvMDE5MzZmODItNzc2OS03Y2EzLTk4NWUtMjcwZjYyNWE0MTBl.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMTEvMDE5MzZmODItNzc2OS03Y2EzLTk4NWUtMjcwZjYyNWE0MTBl.jpg">Key takeaways:Berkshire holds $347B in cash, enough to buy ~18% of Bitcoin’s supply.Greg Abel has not signaled a shift from Warren Buffett’s anti-Bitcoin stance.Berkshire already has indirect crypto exposure via Nu Holdings, Jefferies.Warren Buffett https://cointelegraph.com/news/warren-buffett-step-down-berkshire-ceo-year-end Barrick Gold shares (a gold mining company) in 2020, though it later sold that position.Under Abel, Berkshire may not dive straight into Bitcoin, but its cautious, indirect approach could expand as markets evolve. Whether that leads to full adoption or careful toe-dipping remains to be seen.This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision. image https://cointelegraph.com/news/how-much-bitcoin-can-berkshire-hathaway-buy?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Tron says DAO X hack cost victims $45K, Curve Finance also hit <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDEvMDE5NGE0ZTMtY2VjOS03NDkwLWEyZWItMGZiYWNhYTNmNzE4.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDEvMDE5NGE0ZTMtY2VjOS03NDkwLWEyZWItMGZiYWNhYTNmNzE4.jpg">A hacker who took over the Tron DAO X account is estimated to have made around $45,000 in improperly solicited funds, according to a spokesperson from Tron. Speaking to Cointelegraph, the Tron public relations team confirmed that on May 2, the Tron DAO account posted a contract address and sent direct messages to solicit payments in exchange for promotional advertising on the Tron account.“Our security team quickly identified the intrusion and cut off access to the hacker, but we ask the community to continue to be vigilant. We will never ask anyone for payments like this via DM or otherwise,” they said. The team said that based on the illicit contract address the hacker posted, the amount improperly solicited appeared to be around $45,000. Asked whether the same hacker could be responsible for https://cointelegraph.com/news/hackers-accessed-new-york-post-x-account-scam-crypto-twitter image https://cointelegraph.com/news/tron-dao-curve-finance-latest-victims-x-hacks?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
Aptos exec sees Web 2.5 platforms earning ‘tons’ of revenue <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDIvMDE5NTNlMmMtNTNiMS03MmQ4LThjNGMtZjYzNDI2YjVjYmU0.jpg"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDIvMDE5NTNlMmMtNTNiMS03MmQ4LThjNGMtZjYzNDI2YjVjYmU0.jpg">While many crypto ecosystems focus on decentralization as the core tenet of Web3, Aptos is seeing success with hybrid platforms that blend Web2 and Web3 technologies, commonly referred to as “Web2.5.”In an interview at the Token20249 event in Dubai, Aptos’ head of ecosystem, Ash Pampati, told Cointelegraph that they see Web2.5 platforms earn “tons of revenue” within Aptos. He noted that consumer-focused applications in particular are thriving on the network.Web2.5 is a term used to describe a combination of Web2 and Web3 technologies. The term describes platforms or applications that blend centralized Web2 experiences with decentralized Web3 elements. These applications often avoid full decentralization,https://cointelegraph.com/news/web3-defi-interview-outlier-ventures-jamie-burke image https://cointelegraph.com/news/aptos-ecosystem-web2-5-revenue-adoption-token2049?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound