LensLinks: Issue 120

BlackRock Exploring Stock Tokenization, brought to you by Regiment LLC

Author

Len Pacek
March 23, 2023

Today in LensLinks:

  • World's largest asset manager BlackRock is exploring 'tokenization of stocks'

  • IRS calls for public feedback on taxing NFTs as collectibles

  • The industrial metaverse: Are we there yet?

  • Nigeria CBDC adoption spikes as fiat currency shortage grip the nation

  • Japan's Largest IT Service Provider Fujitsu Files Trademark Covering Crypto Trading Services

  • Sony explores blockchain technology with NFT integration for PlayStation

  • The bank Collapse shows the world the significance of projects like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), RenQ Finance (RENQ)

  • Blockchain-Based Debt Protocol Obligate Records First Bond Issuance on Polygon Network

  • Singularity: Robots taking on cleaning, inventory checking, and delivery tasks at retailers like BJ's, Lowe's, and 7-Eleven

  • And Much, Much, More…

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“In many emerging markets – like India, Brazil and parts of Africa – we are witnessing dramatic advances in digital payments, bringing down costs and advancing financial inclusion. By contrast, many developed markets, including the U.S., are lagging behind in innovation, leaving the cost of payments much higher.”

- Larry Fink, the chairman and CEO of BlackRock

NOTABLE

World's largest asset manager BlackRock is exploring 'tokenization of stocks'

BlackRock CEO highlighted the potential of tokenization of asset classes that could drive efficiencies in capital markets

finbold.com/worlds-largest-asset-manager-blackrock-is-exploring-tokenization-of-stocks

IRS calls for public feedback on taxing NFTs as collectibles

U.S. taxpayers filing their 2022 returns before the April 18 deadline likely won’t be affected by a proposed IRS guidance on treating nonfungible tokens as collectibles.

cointelegraph.com/news/irs-calls-for-public-feedback-on-taxing-nfts-as-collectibles

Metaverse & Gaming

The industrial metaverse: Are we there yet? | GTC panel

Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. The metaverse isn’t science fiction anymore. And to truly see that, you don’t have to look at the consumer and gaming virtual worlds. Rather, the industrial metaverse is leading us into the future, making sci-fi into something real. […]

venturebeat.com/metaverse/the-industrial-metaverse-are-we-there-yet-gtc-panel

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi

Nigeria CBDC adoption spikes as fiat currency shortage grip the nation

Nigerian government payouts in eNaira for initiatives and social schemes also contribute to the increase in CBDC adoption.

cointelegraph.com/news/nigeria-cbdc-adoption-spikes-as-fiat-currency-shortage-grip-the-nation

Crypto Trading

Japan's Largest IT Service Provider Fujitsu Files Trademark Covering Crypto Trading Services – Featured Bitcoin News

Japan's largest IT service provider Fujitsu has filed a trademark application in the U.S. for several cryptocurrency services.

news.bitcoin.com/japans-largest-it-service-provider-fujitsu-files-trademark-covering-crypto-trading-services

Metaverse & Gaming - a little more…

Sony explores blockchain technology with NFT integration for PlayStation

Sony has filed a patent for technology that integrates NFTs into its gaming consoles and allows them to be transferred to other gaming consoles or sold to other users.

www.kitco.com/news/2023-03-21/Sony-explores-blockchain-technology-with-NFT-integration-for-PlayStation.html

Tactile tattoos use power of touch to bring virtual worlds to life

Touch is a fundamental part of how we experience the world. Now, researchers are bringing this crucial sense to extended reality.

https://www.dpaonthenet.net/article/196487/Tactile-tattoos-use-power-of-touch-to-bring-virtual-worlds-to-life.aspx

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi - a little more…

The bank Collapse shows the world the significance of projects like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), RenQ Finance (RENQ) | Bitcoinist.com

The recent collapse of a major bank has sparked concerns in the traditional financial industry and has brought decentralized financial projects like Bitcoin,

bitcoinist.com/the-bank-collapse-shows-the-world-the-significance-of-projects-like-bitcoin-btc-ethereum-eth-renq-finance-renq

Blockchain-Based Debt Protocol Obligate Records First Bond Issuance on Polygon Network

Swiss commodities trading firm Muff Trading AG issued corporate bonds using Obligate’s decentralized finance platform, which is set to open to the public on March 27.

www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/03/22/blockchain-based-debt-protocol-obligate-records-first-bond-issuance-on-polygon-network

The Singularity:
AI, Quantum Computing, Robotics, Bio-engineering & Other Stuff on the way

See the robots that are taking on cleaning, inventory checking, and delivery tasks at retailers like BJ's, Lowe's, and 7-Eleven

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly popular in retail, and retailers like Sam's Club and Giant have tested autonomous robots lately.

www.businessinsider.com/stores-like-bjs-lowes-and-walmart-put-robot-helpers-to-the-test-2023-3https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-03-17/280725/7-women-who-are-setting-the-new-standard-in-web3/

ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)

Web3 | 7 women who are setting the new standard

In this Women's History Month edition of REVOLT's "Web3" series, we highlight seven ladies whose contributions in the space are paving the way for more women and people of color to follow. Salute!

www.revolt.tv/article/2023-03-17/280725/7-women-who-are-setting-the-new-standard-in-web3

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