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FTX partners with Visa, BNB Chain suffers exploit and Elon Musk returns to $44B Twitter deal: Hodler’s Digest, Oct. 2-8

Top 3 reasons why Bitcoin hash rate continues to attain new all-time highs

Bitcoin miners continue to take advantage of the falling GPU prices to upgrade their mining equipment as they aim to remain competitive in the fierce competition.

How to mint an NFT on Solana SolSea?

Solana SolSea is an alternative to well-established NFT marketplaces like OpenSea. It is more appealing to NFT creators, with low costs, speed and a friendly interface.

US DOC agency NIST explores security, safety, trust of stablecoins

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) found that the top five coins that retained their peg represented 87 % of the total top 20 market capitalization.

Transit Swap ‘hacker’ returns lion’s share of $23M in stolen funds: Finance Redefined

Majority of the DeFi tokens in Top-100 traded in red barring a few, thanks to the weekend rout in the market correction towards the end of the week.

Binance seeks to boost Web3 adoption in the MENA region

The exchange alleges a 49% increase in user sign-ups across the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) region.

Get your money back: The weird world of crypto litigation

India’s central bank outlines digital rupee CBDC plans

India's Reserve Bank outlined the pros and cons of a digital rupee as it looks to raise awareness around its CBDC project.

What is Lens Protocol, and how does it work?

In this guide, we share all you need to know about Lens Protocol, a decentralized social graph that simplifies building Web3 social platforms.

BNB Chain back online after suspension due to a cross-chain exploit

After a brief network suspension as the result of a cross-chain hack, the activity on the BNB Chain is back online.

Bear market didn't stop crypto firms from hiring, says recruitment exec

Recruitment firm executive Clayton Pullum said that companies have become more strategic when it comes to hiring during the crypto winter.

670K-follower ETH Classic account turns into Ergo: What happened?

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has repurposed the Ethereum Classic Twitter account to now benefit the Ergo Platform.

BNB Chain confirms BSC halt due to 'potential exploit'

Rumors of a significant hack on the BNB Chain were confirmed by the blockchain's team, with all deposits and withdrawals suspended on the network.

Polygon partners with ocean conservation NGO to advance ocean literacy

Participants can explore the RV Odyssey — one of the most advanced ocean research vessels around the globe — via the Metaverse.

Stablecoins shed $38B since May as yields plunge, projects collapse

An estimated $148.7 billion worth of stablecoins are still in circulation.

Security and interoperability, the challenges ahead of Web3 mass adoption

Analysts forecast a market size of $81.5 billion for Web3 by 2030, but the growth comes with obstacles along the way.

Report: On-chain data points to crypto consolidation in Q3

The latest quarterly report from Dappradar highlights a period of consolidation across the cryptocurrency ecosystem following a turbulent Q2.

Kazakhstan grants Binance permanent license to offer digital asset services

The AIFC Financial Services Authority in Kazakhstan granted Binance a permanent license to a digital asset platform and provide custody services in the country.

GameFi could be the answer to unemployment for some — Aussie game studio

The executives say traditional jobs are increasingly at risk through factors such as automation, but GameFi can provide a viable alternative to earn a wage.

Web3 gaming still a long way from mainstream adoption: Survey

In a survey commissioned by Coda Labs, 6,921 people from five countries were asked a series of questions to determine their perception of crypto, NFTs, and Web3 gaming.

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