LensLinks: Issue 212

AI can crack 65% of common passwords in 1 hour, brought to you by Regiment LLC

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Len Pacek
August 10, 2023

Today in LensLinks:

  • AI can crack 65% of common passwords within 1 hour

  • Do We Need a Metaverse?

  • Federal Reserve Board provides additional information on its program to supervise novel activities in the banks it oversees

  • Banks Face Stepped-Up Scrutiny From Fed Over Crypto Activities

  • The metaverse could reach up to $900 billion by 2030 but will take time to scale, finds Bain & Company

  • Gaming Platform Roblox Misses Q2 Bookings Estimates Amidst Increased Competition

  • As Curve Averts DeFi Death Spiral, Fiasco Exposes Serious Risks

  • Bitcoin Breaking Out of its Tight Trading Range 'Hinges on Liquidity': Strategist

  • Singularity: The Top 10 AI Myths of 2023

  • And Much, Much, More…

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Zain Kahn on LinkedIn: AI can crack 65% of common passwords within 1 hour. | 113 comments

AI can crack 65% of common passwords within 1 hour. Upgrade your password before it’s too late. 7 steps to protect your password from AI… | 113 comments on LinkedIn

www.linkedin.com/posts/zainkahn_ai-can-crack-65-of-common-passwords-within-activity-7095026272891809792-Dds8?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios

Metaverse & Gaming

Do We Need a Metaverse?

Do We Need a Metaverse? To shed light on the ongoing debate about the necessity of a Metaverse, we’ve gathered insights from ten industry leaders, including Founders and CEOs. Their perspectives range from viewing the Metaverse as a gateway to limitless possibilities to considering it a premature publicity stunt. Dive into their diverse viewpoints to […]

techbullion.com/do-we-need-a-metaverse

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi

Federal Reserve Board provides additional information on its program to supervise novel activities in the banks it oversees

The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday provided additional information on its program to supervise novel activities in the banks it oversees. Novel activities in

www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/bcreg20230808a.htm

Banks Face Stepped-Up Scrutiny From Fed Over Crypto Activities

The Fed announces new supervision program for digital assets State-chartered banks also face new hurdles on stablecoins

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-08/banks-face-stepped-up-scrutiny-from-fed-over-crypto-activities

Crypto Trading

Bitstamp to end trading for Polygon, Solana, Axie Infinity and other altcoins

Users will still be able to withdraw the cryptocurrencies from their account or hold them in their wallets.

www.thestreet.com/cryptocurrency/bitstamp-polygon-altcoins-solana-axie-infinity

Metaverse & Gaming - a little more…

The metaverse could reach up to $900 billion by 2030 but will take time to scale, finds Bain & Company

Study reveals the opportunity for engaging during the metaverse’s seed stage as technologies evolve to support more immersive experiences

www.bain.com/about/media-center/press-releases/2023/the-metaverse-could-reach-up-to-$900-billion-by-2030-but-will-take-time-to-scale-finds-bain--company

Gaming Platform Roblox Misses Q2 Bookings Estimates Amidst Increased Competition

Gaming Platform Roblox Misses Q2 Bookings Estimates Amidst Increased Competition - Digital Technology Guru

dtgreviews.com/uncategorised/roblox-misses-quarterly-bookings-estimates-on-lower-spending-2/141729

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi - a little more…

As Curve Averts DeFi Death Spiral, Fiasco Exposes Serious Risks

Curve, a leading decentralized exchange on Ethereum, was hacked for more than $70 million in July. Questions continue to linger around the platform's long-term viability and potential contagion risk.

www.coindesk.com/tech/2023/08/09/as-curve-averts-defi-death-spiral-fiasco-exposes-serious-risks/?outputType=amp

Cardano to Get Liquidity Boost With This Wrapped Bitcoin Launch

The launch of cBTC wrapped Bitcoin will make it easy for users to transfer value across blockchain and access DeFi on Cardano.

www.crypto-news-flash.com/bitcoin-liquidity-enters-the-cardano-ecosystem-with-mainnet-launch-of-this-project

Ethereum remains top dog, but woes persist in the DeFi sector

Capital has flooded out of DeFi, hurting the sector at large. Amid the pain, Ethereum remains head of the ranks

coinjournal.net/news/ethereum-remains-top-dog-but-woes-persist-in-the-defi-sector

Crypto Trading - a little more…

Coinbase celebrates art, music and gaming with a three-week blockchain event

One of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges to hold a multi-week event on blockchain where the community celebrates art, music, gaming and more

cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-celebrates-art-music-and-gaming-with-a-three-week-blockchain-event

Bitcoin Breaking Out of its Tight Trading Range 'Hinges on Liquidity': Strategist

Bitcoin briefly broke above $30,000 before retreating slightly, as investors continue to digest weaker-than-expected Chinese trade numbers for July and await U.S. inflation data scheduled for release later this week. tastycrypto head Ryan Grace discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook. Plus, Grace's reactions to Coinbase's Base blockchain is opening to the public and the implications for DeFi adoption.

www.coindesk.com/video/bitcoin-breaking-out-of-its-tight-trading-range-hinges-on-liquidity-strategist

Binance drops majority of USD Coin reserves — Latest USDC news

The latest episode of The Market Report with Cointelegraph is out! Tune in to watch Cointelegraph’s resident expert Marcel Pechman discuss Binance letting go of a majority of its USDC reserves and what it all means.

cointelegraph.com/news/binance-drops-majority-of-usd-coin-reserves-latest-usdc-news

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

Kyrtin Atreides on LinkedIn: The Top 10 AI Myths of 2023 | 11 comments

Here is a list of the Top 10 AI Myths I’ve seen circulating in this year’s hype. While I’ve seen many posts debunking one or two of them at a time, none I’ve… | 11 comments on LinkedIn

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ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)

Bitcoin’s role in the ESG Imperative

An overview of the opportunities and creative approaches that deliver value and drive trust with key stakeholders

www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7094711368104165377-GWqB?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

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