LensLinks: Issue 189

UK Lords Pass Bill to Help Seize and Freeze Crypto, brought to you by Regiment LLC

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Len Pacek
July 07, 2023

Today in LensLinks:

  • UK Lords Pass Bill to Help Seize and Freeze Crypto Used for Crime

  • Animoca still bullish on blockchain games, awaits license for metaverse fund

  • The Boldest Blockchain Hacks Ever

  • AI Crypto Trading Bots Are the New ‘Edge’

  • Top 10 Twitter Announcement That Changed The Course Of Metaverse Development

  • Top 5 metaverse moments you need to know about right now

  • The Metaverse Will Benefit eLearning

  • Compound Whale Activity Soars

  • Crypto Volumes Climb First Time in 3 Months amid TradFi Push for Spot BTC ETF

  • Binance CEO: Exchange Gearing Up for Increased Crypto Trading Volumes – Here's Why

  • Pro trader: SEC will ‘throw a bone’ to crypto market with Bitcoin ETF approval

  • Singularity: OpenAI creates a new team to tackle ‘superintelligent’ AI systems

  • And Much, Much, More…

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“The vast power of superintelligence could also be very dangerous, and could lead to the disempowerment of humanity or even human extinction.

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NOTABLE

UK Lords Pass Bill to Help Seize and Freeze Crypto Used for Crime

The bill, introduced in September, now enters its final stages in Parliament.

www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/07/04/uk-lords-pass-bill-to-help-seize-and-freeze-crypto-used-for-crime/

Metaverse & Gaming

Animoca still bullish on blockchain games, awaits license for metaverse fund

Animoca Brands co-founder Yat Siu says the company expects some big blockchain games to be launched in the next 18 months while its metaverse fund awaits licensing.

cointelegraph.com/news/animoca-still-bullish-on-blockchain-games-awaits-license-for-metaverse-fund

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi

The Boldest Blockchain Hacks Ever - Decrypt

In 2022, a record $3.8 billion in cryptocurrency was stolen as a result of targeted attacks and hacks.

decrypt.co/resources/the-boldest-blockchain-hacks-ever

Crypto Trading

AI Crypto Trading Bots Are the New ‘Edge’ – For Now

Artificial intelligence may kill traditional trading, but your advantage may not last long, says Jeff Wilser.

www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/07/06/ai-crypto-trading-bots-are-the-new-edge-for-now

Metaverse & Gaming - a little more…

Top 10 Twitter Announcement That Changed The Course Of Metaverse Development

Twitter can have a significant impact on metaverse development as through this discussions and interactions related to the metaverse take place.

blockchainmagazine.net/top-10-twitter-announcement-that-changed-the-course-of-metaverse-development

Top 5 metaverse moments you need to know about right now

Ad Age’s monthly ranking of metaverse news from brands and others leaning into the virtual craze.

adage.com/article/digital-marketing-ad-tech-news/top-5-metaverse-moments-july-6-2023/2503046

The Metaverse Will Benefit eLearning - The Tech Edvocate

The multiverse is the latest buzzword in the tech sector. It will strengthen the eLearning industry. We can get closer to designing the metaverse by incorporating VR and AR technologies into eLearning programs. What Impact Will the Metaverse Have on the eLearning Industry? Physical learning has long dominated the overall environment for learning and teachers all around the world.

www.thetechedvocate.org/the-metaverse-will-benefit-elearning

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi - a little more…

Centralization Comes to DeFi as Group Behind MIM, SPELL Tokens Mull Legal Shakeup

A project leader called for adding lawyers, jurisdictions and trustees for Abracadabra DAO, the entity overseeing Magic Internet Money (MIM) and SPELL tokens.

www.coindesk.com/business/2023/07/05/centralization-comes-to-defi-as-group-behind-mim-spell-tokens-mull-legal-shakeup

Week in DeFi: Compound Whale Activity Soars, VC Spectra Nears Stage 2 of Public Presale | CoinCodex

Whales Drive Compound (COMP) Value Surge as VC Spectra (SPCT) Nears Stage 2 of Public Presale - Explore the recent investment activity boosting Compound (COMP) and the upcoming milestones of VC Spectra (SPCT) in its innovative blockchain ecosystem.

coincodex.com/article/29539/week-in-defi-compound-whale-activity-soars-vc-spectra-nears-stage-2-of-public-presale

Understanding ERC 7265: Will it Put an End to DeFi Hacks?

A new standard, ERC 7265 has been developed to increase the security of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and reduce attacks

www.ccn.com/understanding-erc-7265-will-it-put-an-end-to-defi-hacks

Crypto Trading - a little more…

Crypto Volumes Climb First Time in 3 Months amid TradFi Push for Spot BTC ETF

The combined value of spot and derivatives trading volumes on CEXs increased for the first time in three months, jumping by 14.2% to $2.71T in June.

www.financemagnates.com/cryptocurrency/crypto-volumes-climb-first-time-in-3-months-amid-tradfi-push-for-spot-btc-etf

Binance CEO: Exchange Gearing Up for Increased Crypto Trading Volumes – Here's Why

Binance is doing “a lot of preparation” to be ready for increased trading volumes over the coming months, CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has said.

cryptonews.com/news/binance-ceo-exchange-gearing-up-for-increased-crypto-trading-volumes-heres-why.htm

Pro trader: SEC will ‘throw a bone’ to crypto market with Bitcoin ETF approval

InTheMoneyStocks.com chief market strategist Gareth Soloway believes the SEC will finally approve a spot Bitcoin ETF.

finbold.com/pro-trader-sec-will-throw-a-bone-to-crypto-market-with-bitcoin-etf-approval

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

OpenAI creates a new team to tackle ‘superintelligent’ AI systems

One of the goals of OpenAI is to create a “human-level” automated alignment researcher to aid the team in managing superintelligence and align it with “human intent.”

cointelegraph.com/news/openai-creates-a-new-team-to-tackle-superintelligent-ai-systems

ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)

8 ways crypto mining companies can effectively embrace ESG practices

Smart ESG practices can help crypto mining companies be more responsible members of the global community and attract new investors.

cointelegraph.com/innovation-circle/8-ways-crypto-mining-companies-can-effectively-embrace-esg-practices

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