LensLinks: Issue 194

Celsius Network founder arrested, brought to you by Regiment LLC

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Len Pacek
July 14, 2023

Today in LensLinks:

  • Celsius Network founder arrested, sued by U.S. securities regulator

  • What Gaming in the Metaverse May Look Like in the Future?

  • Decentralized Finance 2.0: Evolution and New Opportunities in the DeFi 2.0 Space

  • THE WORLD’S TOP CRYPTO TRADERS TO COMPETE IN BYBIT’S WORLD SERIES OF TRADING 2023

  • TikTok and gaming—how it plans to compete with YouTube and Twitch

  • BNB Chain to Tackle Blockchain Exploit Risks in Major July Hard Fork

  • Google Play NFT Policy: A New Era of Tokenized Digital Assets?

  • Polygon Proposes Token Switch From MATIC to POL for More Utility

  • Why Washington is Going All-In on Crypto Regulation

  • Artificial intelligence meets medical robotics

  • Opinion: Should the development of Artificial Intelligence be paused?

  • And Much, Much, More…

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“You know why they call it Bitcoin? It bit us all. I got bitten too, you know.”

- Ismail ibn Musa Menk, a Muslim scholar in Zimbabwe

NOTABLE

Celsius Network founder arrested, sued by U.S. securities regulator

The SEC lawsuit alleges Mashinsky and Celsius raised billions of dollars through the sale of unregistered crypto asset securities and misled investors about the financial success of his business. The lawsuit adds to a series of challenges for Celsius Network, which earlier this year was also sued by New York's attorney general. The crypto industry has been on shaky ground after the SEC's lawsuits against major crypto exchanges Binance and Coinbase Global last month raised risks of further regulatory challenges for the sector.

bit.ly/3NRkCsd

Metaverse & Gaming

What Gaming in the Metaverse May Look Like in the Future? - Martin Cid Magazine

The concept of the metaverse has been a popular topic in recent years, representing a virtual world where people can interact, work, and play. As technology

martincid.com/en/2023/07/what-gaming-in-the-metaverse-may-look-like-in-the-future

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi

Decentralized Finance 2.0: Evolution and New Opportunities in the DeFi 2.0 Space

L2s, alternative blockchains, and interoperability-focused networks will see DeFi growth as the sector looks to scale. Learn about DeFi 2.0.

www.techopedia.com/decentralized-finance-defi-2-0-evolution-and-new-opportunities

Crypto Trading

THE WORLD’S TOP CRYPTO TRADERS TO COMPETE IN BYBIT’S WORLD SERIES OF TRADING 2023

An exciting crypto trading event, the 2023 World Series of Trading (WSOT), has been announced by Bybit, the third most popular crypto exchange in the world.

financefeeds.com/the-worlds-top-crypto-traders-to-compete-in-bybits-world-series-of-trading-2023

Metaverse & Gaming - a little more…

TikTok and gaming—how it plans to compete with YouTube and Twitch

The short-video app is showing brands how it can be the right place to reach gamers.

adage.com/article/digital-marketing-ad-tech-news/how-tiktok-plans-compete-youtube-and-twitch-gaming/2504266

EU Shifting Focus to Regulate Metaverse

Look into deeper aspects of the EU’s decision to focus on regulating the metaverse

www.analyticsinsight.net/eu-shifting-focus-to-regulate-metaverse

Meta Confirms The Addition Of Roblox To Its Already Expanding VR Gaming Endeavors

Today’s modern world of technology continues to evolve and that’s why we’re seeing more youngsters spending more time online than before.

www.digitalinformationworld.com/2023/07/meta-confirms-addition-of-roblox-to-its.html

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi - a little more…

BNB Chain to Tackle Blockchain Exploit Risks in Major July Hard Fork

The upgrade will push security measures immediately on the occasion of a blockchain exploit to safeguard user assets.

www.coindesk.com/tech/2023/07/13/bnb-chain-to-tackle-blockchain-exploit-risks-in-major-july-hard-fork

Google Play NFT Policy: A New Era of Tokenized Digital Assets?

Google Play NFT: In an exciting revelation, Google Play has taken a monumental step towards embracing the future of the digital world. I

cryptoticker.io/en/google-play-nft-policy-a-new-era-of-tokenized-digital-assets

Polygon Proposes Token Switch From MATIC to POL for More Utility

If approved by the community, POL will work as a multipurpose token that can be used to validate multiple Polygon-based networks.

www.coindesk.com/tech/2023/07/13/polygon-proposes-token-switch-from-matic-to-pol-for-more-utility

Crypto Trading - a little more…

Why Washington is Going All-In on Crypto Regulation

Washington Is Knocking on Crypto’s Door: Big Take Podcast

www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-07-13/why-washington-is-going-all-in-on-crypto-regulation-big-take-podcast

Crypto Markets ‘Highly Dependent’ on Stablecoins Lacking Transparency, TUSD Poses Risk: Kaiko

The rapidly growing TUSD, favored by crypto exchange Binance, poses risk to the market, according to the crypto research firm.

www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/07/13/crypto-markets-highly-dependent-on-stablecoins-lacking-transparency-tusd-poses-risk-kaiko

This indicator suggests Bitcoin just survived the ‘worst bear market ever’

Indicators suggest that Bitcoin has just gotten out of its worst bear market in history and has embarked on a bullish journey.

finbold.com/this-indicator-suggests-bitcoin-just-survived-the-worst-bear-market-ever

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

Artificial intelligence meets medical robotics

Artificial intelligence (AI) applications in medical robots are bringing a new era to medicine. Advanced medical robots can perform…

www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adj3312

Should the development of Artificial Intelligence be paused?

Article The Orwellian Ministry of Love would indisputably say "no", of course. The geniuses of our time would not seem to agree apparently. Almost a…

www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=69dc5218-a0e5-4865-b4ad-9f49e03048cd

ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)

Does Islam smile on cryptocurrency?

Islamic scholars can’t agree on whether cryptocurrency is sharia-compliant

www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2023/07/13/does-islam-smile-on-cryptocurrency

Why culture and ownership are critical to the metaverse

As stores of our identity, customs and creativity, NFTs will drive Web3 adoption and become central to the digital economy, writes Yat Siu of Animoca Brands.

forkast.news/why-culture-ownership-critical-to-metaverse

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