LensLinks: Issue 219

CBDC Could Threaten Privacy and Freedom, brought to you by Regiment LLC

Author

Len Pacek
August 23, 2023

Today in LensLinks:

  • Federal Reserve CBDC Would Threaten Privacy and Freedom, Report Warns

  • Metaverse in Automotive Market Sky-High Revenue Growth of USD 29906.48 Million, at a CAGR of +40% by 2030

  • Vitalik Buterin Granted Taiwan Employment Gold Card

  • Dirk Lueth, Co-Founder of Upland, on the State of the MetaVerse,

  • Blackpink makes entrance into Roblox’s metaverse

  • Algorand's ALGO token nosedives amid SEC classification and deflating DeFi activity

  • Binance Coin (BNB) Woes Continue as Liquidation Fears Mount

  • Top Cryptocurrencies by Volume in 2023

  • Why FTX deserves a second chance

  • Singularity: Microsoft and Epic expand AI collaboration to accelerate generative AI’s impact in healthcare, addressing the industry’s most pressing needs

  • And Much, Much, More…

#regimentco #ftx #vitalik #algorand

QUOTABLE

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“The fact is: The Federal Reserve cannot issue a CBDC without Congressional authority. Congress must make this clear by enacting legislation that restricts the creation and use of a CBDC.”

- America First Policy Institute (AFPI) Report

NOTABLE

Federal Reserve CBDC Would Threaten Privacy and Freedom, Report Warns – Bitcoin News

According to the report, a CBDC could grant the government unparalleled access to all financial transactions, eroding citizens' privacy.

news.bitcoin.com/federal-reserve-cbdc-would-threaten-privacy-and-freedom-report-warns

Metaverse & Gaming

Metaverse in Automotive Market Sky-High Revenue Growth of USD 29906.48 Million, at a CAGR of +40% by 2030 with Hyundai Motor Company, BMW AG, Ferrari S.p.A

Metaverse is an immersive virtual environment that can support a variety of online interactions It is seen as a very lucrative market with integration steadily expanding across industries and others From product design to procurement manufacturing to inventories Metaverse technology ...

www.openpr.com/news/3175013/metaverse-in-automotive-market-sky-high-revenue-growth-of-usd

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi

Vitalik Buterin Granted Taiwan Employment Gold Card – Bitcoin News

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has received a permit that will allow him to legally reside and work in Taiwan.

news.bitcoin.com/vitalik-buterin-granted-taiwan-employment-gold-card

Crypto Trading

Bonds vs. Crypto Staking: Which Has Higher Yields?

In this article, we analyze the yields of bonds and crypto staking, shedding light on their aspects and influencing factor

www.bitcoinmarketjournal.com/bonds-vs-crypto-staking

Metaverse & Gaming - a little more…

Microsoft hopes new US$69bn bid for Activision Blizzard will gain UK approval

Tech giant’s proposed takeover had been blocked by UK competition authorities.

www.sportspromedia.com/news/microsoft-activision-blizzard-esports-takeover-tech-gaming

Dirk Lueth, Co-Founder of Upland, on the State of the MetaVerse, SuperApps, and Web3 Games | Ep. 258

cryptonews.com/exclusives/dirk-lueth-co-founder-of-upland-on-the-state-of-the-metaverse-superapps-and-web3-games-ep-258.htm

Blackpink makes entrance into Roblox’s metaverse – Cryptopolitan

South Korean pop sensation Blackpink, known for making history as the first K-pop group to headline Coachella, is venturing into the virtual realm of Roblox. The quartet is set to grace the metaverse with a dedicated fan hub, marking a significant step in its digital presence. Named “Blackpink: The Palace,” this immersive experience promises to ... Read more

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi - a little more…

Algorand's ALGO token nosedives amid SEC classification and deflating DeFi activity

Algorand's ALGO token value has fallen to new lows in the wake of the recent cryptocurrency market crash.

cryptoslate.com/algorands-algo-token-nosedives-amid-sec-classification-and-deflating-defi-activity

Binance Coin (BNB) Woes Continue as Liquidation Fears Mount

Explore the mounting pressure on Binance Coin (BNB) as fears of liquidation rise amidst a continuous decline in its value.

beincrypto.com/binance-coin-bnb-woes-liquidation-fears

Crypto Trading - a little more…

Top Cryptocurrencies by Volume in 2023

Based on the web search results, here are the top cryptocurrencies by volume in 2023

www.analyticsinsight.net/top-cryptocurrencies-by-volume-in-2023

Why FTX deserves a second chance

Despite outrage against Sam Bankman-Fried and the bankrupt exchange, Rachel Lin makes the case for how everyone would be better off with a relaunched FTX 2.0.

forkast.news/why-ftx-deserves-a-second-chance

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

Microsoft and Epic expand AI collaboration to accelerate generative AI’s impact in healthcare, addressing the industry’s most pressing needs - The Official Microsoft Blog

Today, the promise of technology to help us solve some of the biggest challenges we face has never been more tangible, and nowhere is generative AI more needed, and possibly more impactful, than in healthcare. Epic and Microsoft have been paving the way to bring generative AI to the forefront of the healthcare industry. Together,...

blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2023/08/22/microsoft-and-epic-expand-ai-collaboration-to-accelerate-generative-ais-impact-in-healthcare-addressing-the-industrys-most-pressing-needs

ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)

2024 Presidential Candidate's Attack on BlackRock Goes Viral

Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican presidential hopeful, has accused BlackRock of being part of a trio of unaccountable investment firms.

beincrypto.com/vivek-ramaswamy-blackrock-worlds-biggest-cartel

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