LensLinks: Issue 159

The Unwavering Faith in Bitcoin, brought to you by Regiment LLC

Author

Len Pacek
May 18, 2023

Today in LensLinks:

  • The Unwavering Faith in Bitcoin: Individual Wallets Holding 1 BTC Cross the Million Mark

  • Blockchain in Space

  • Yes, the Metaverse is Still Happening

  • Crypto Whale Tracker: See What Crypto Whales Are Buying

  • How should business leaders approach the metaverse?

  • Better Buy: Walt Disney vs. Activision Blizzard?

  • Indian courts providing legal clarity for Web 3.0 and Metaverse

  • Dogecoin’s Daily Transaction Reaches Lifetime High

  • Cryptos have no intrinsic value and trading in them should be regulated like gambling, UK lawmakers say

  • Pakistan rejects legalizing crypto trading citing terror financing risks

  • The Singularity: University of TX Scientists usee Ai to Read People’s Thoughts; Tesla updates AI-trained robot army, takes new bots for a walk;

  • And Much, Much, More…

#regimentco #Tesla #Disney #bitcoin #UKlaw #singularity

QUOTABLE

❝

xyz

- author

NOTABLE

Blockchain in space

It is no secret that the space industry has been experiencing an unprecedented surge in recent years and is expected to continue to grow.

https://cointelegraph.com/innovation-circle/blockchain-in-space

Metaverse & Gaming

Yes, the Metaverse Is Still Happening

There’s still much hype around the metaverse. And although no one knows how things will shape out, the metaverse is happening and companies need to develop a strategy. Now is the time to discover the metaverse and its power to drive deeper connections, more effective collaboration, and enhanced personal productivity and fulfillment.

hbr.org/2023/05/yes-the-metaverse-is-still-happening

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi

The Unwavering Faith in Bitcoin: Individual Wallets Holding 1 BTC Cross the Million Mark – CryptoMode

The continual growth of large BTC wallets signifies an optimistic long-term sentiment toward Bitcoin's future.

cryptomode.com/the-unwavering-faith-in-bitcoin-individual-wallets-holding-1-btc-cross-the-million-mark

Crypto Trading

Crypto Whale Tracker: See What Crypto Whales Are Buying | CoinCodex

Crypto whale trackers are tools that allow users to see transactions made by whales and use that information to inform their own trades. Our selection of the top 5 crypto whale tracker tools will help you get started with tracking blockchain activity.

coincodex.com/article/27175/crypto-whale-tracker

Metaverse & Gaming - a little more…

How should business leaders approach the metaverse?

Here are 5 key areas for businesses to focus on for their metaverse strategy.

www.wired.co.uk/bc/article/how-to-think-about-the-metaverse

Better Buy: Walt Disney vs. Activision Blizzard | The Motley Fool

One of these entertainment leaders delivers consistent financial results.

www.fool.com/investing/2023/05/17/better-buy-walt-disney-vs-activision-blizzard

Indian courts providing legal clarity for Web 3.0 and Metaverse

There is no doubt that there remains a gap in the regulation of upcoming Web3 technologies, along with the metaverse. In such an environment, Indian courts will be expected to evolve regulation through judicial precedent in a gradual piecemeal manner, by applying existing legal principles

www.moneycontrol.com/news/opinion/indian-courts-providing-legal-clarity-for-web3-and-metaverse-10605941.html

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi - a little more…

Should Each Industry Build Its Own Blockchain Ecosystem?

Discover how blockchain could revolutionize industries, promoting efficiency and seamless experiences via smart contracts, DAOs, and a unifying token.

blockchainreporter.net/should-each-industry-build-its-own-blockchain-ecosystem

Latest Crypto News: Dogecoin’s Daily Transaction Reaches Lifetime High, Anchorage Digital Opens Up DeFi Voting

Here are some of the major developments from the world of crypto over the past few days

www.outlookindia.com/business/latest-crypto-news-dogecoin-s-daily-transaction-reaches-lifetime-high-anchorage-digital-opens-up-defi-voting-news-286985

SEC vs. CFTC: Inside the Battle for Control of the Crypto Landscape

The SEC and CFTC, two key federal agencies with overlapping interests, are at the forefront of this regulatory landscape.

www.bsc.news/post/sec-vs-cftc-inside-the-battle-for-control-of-the-crypto-landscape

Crypto Trading - a little more…

Cryptos have no intrinsic value and trading in them should be regulated like gambling, UK lawmakers say

A U.K. Parliament committee said it was concerned by government proposals to regulate consumer trading of crypto as a financial service.

www.cnbc.com/2023/05/17/crypto-trading-should-be-treated-like-gambling-uk-lawmakers-urge.html

Pakistan rejects legalizing crypto trading citing terror financing risks

KARACHI: Pakistan firmly rejected the idea of legalizing crypto trading on Wednesday, citing the potential risks for the country following its removal from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list while pointing out that virtual currencies could be exploited for terrorist financing. In 2018, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) declared that cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Pakcoin were neither recognized as legal tender nor issued or guaranteed by the government. During a session of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, Dr.

www.arabnews.pk/node/2305046/business-economy

Tesla updates AI-trained robot army, takes new bots for a walk

When it was first revealed at Tesla AI Day 2022, the humanoid robot needed assistance from staff and could barely stand.

cointelegraph.com/news/tesla-robot-army-takes-a-walk

ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)

Q1 2023 Carbon & Emissions Tech Report | PitchBook

The Q1 2023 Carbon & Emissions Tech Report provides an overview of industry trends and includes a market map of leading VC-backed companies in the space.

pitchbook.com/news/reports/q1-2023-carbon-emissions-tech-report?utm_term=&utm_campaign=etr_market_update&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_source=daily_pitch&utm_content=q1_2023_carbon_emissions_tech_report

Dear reader: You made it to the bottom. How about forwarding LensLinks to a friend or reposting/re-tweeting? Click the handy links at the top to do so easily. Thanks for reading.

Disclaimer: This note is distributed by Regiment, LLC for informational purposes only and is sourced from publicly available media reports. It is not an investment recommendation or solicitation for any investment. The information is current as of date and subject to change. In such case Regiment, LLC does not undertake to provide any updates. Recipients must be aware that any private, alternative investments discussed are speculative in nature, often illiquid, and subject to loss of capital.

sLinks: Issue