LensLinks: Issue 236

Bitcoin’s 87% Drop in 2021 Caused by SBF's Alameda says ex-employee, brought to you by Regiment LLC

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Len Pacek
September 22, 2023

Today in LensLinks:

  • Apple and Goldman Sachs Considered Stock-Trading Feature for iPhones Until Market Downturn – Was Crypto Included?

  • Multi-Dimensional Networking for the Metaverse

  • Mt. Gox Trustee Extends Deadline for Creditor Repayments By a Year

  • Bitcoin’s 87% Drop in 2021 Was Caused by Sam Bankman-Fried's Alameda, Ex-Employee Claims

  • Designing Our Future with Augmented Reality Metaverse: The Next Frontier of Creativity and Innovation

  • Robbie Williams to Make Virtual Concert Debut with LightCycle Metaverse Platform

  • ASIC SUES CRYPTO EXCHANGE KRAKEN OVER ALLEGED MARGIN TRADING PRODUCT VIOLATIONS

  • Optimism Foundation's $157 Million Token Sale Stirs Debate on Decentralized Governance

  • Understanding the Economics of Ethereum Layer 2s

  • 101: What Is Shibarium? How It Works

  • Mark Cuban lost nearly $900,000 to crypto hackers—how investors can avoid similar scams

  • And Much, Much, More…

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“These proceedings should send a message to the crypto industry.”

- The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)

NOTABLE

Apple and Goldman Sachs Considered Stock-Trading Feature for iPhones Until Market Downturn – Was Crypto Included?

In the midst of the stock market frenzy that gripped the world in 2020, Apple and Goldman Sachs were quietly collaborating on a groundbreaking investing feature, insiders revealed. Here's the latest.

cryptonews.com/news/apple-and-goldman-sachs-considered-stock-trading-feature-for-iphones-until-market-downturn-was-crypto-included.htm

Metaverse & Gaming

Multi-Dimensional Networking for the Metaverse

Webscale companies and the cloud are at the heart of communication’s future. Thus, they will need to evolve their data center fabrics and their IP and optical

www.thefastmode.com/expert-opinion/33326-multi-dimensional-networking-for-the-metaverse

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi

Mt. Gox Trustee Extends Deadline for Creditor Repayments By a Year - Decrypt

Mt. Gox creditors have another wait on their hands, with the repayment deadline pushed back to October 2024.

decrypt.co/198147/mt-gox-trustee-extends-deadline-for-creditor-repayments-by-a-year

Bitcoin’s 87% Drop in 2021 Was Caused by Sam Bankman-Fried's Alameda, Ex-Employee Claims

An ex-Alameda employee claims a trader at the firm punched in a wrong decimal which led to bitcoin's 87% drop on Binance.US in 2021.

www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/09/21/bitcoins-87-drop-in-2021-was-caused-by-sam-bankman-frieds-alameda-ex-employee-claims/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_content=editorial&utm_term=organic

Metaverse & Gaming - a little more…

Designing Our Future with Augmented Reality Metaverse: The Next Frontier of Creativity and Innovation

Welcome to the future, where reality and imagination blend seamlessly to create a whole new digital realm – the Augmented Reality Metaverse. Imagine walking down the street and suddenly being surrounded by vibrant virtual landscapes, interacting with fantastical creatures, or collaborating with people from across the globe within a shared holographic space. This is not […]

techbullion.com/designing-our-future-with-augmented-reality-metaverse-the-next-frontier-of-creativity-and-innovation

Real-life Applications of AR Metaverse in Various Industries

Introduction AR metaverse refers to a virtual platform that blends the real world with the digital world, providing users with immersive and interactive experiences. It has gained significant traction in recent years, especially in industries such as retail, entertainment, education, and healthcare. This article will delve into the various real-life applications of the AR metaverse […]

techbullion.com/real-life-applications-of-ar-metaverse-in-various-industries

Robbie Williams to Make Virtual Concert Debut with LightCycle Metaverse Platform

Robbie Williams to Make Virtual Concert Debut with LightCycle Metaverse Platform - Game Is Hard

gameishard.gg/news/robbie-williams-to-make-virtual-concert-debut-with-lightcycle-metaverse-platform/209477

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi - a little more…

ASIC SUES CRYPTO EXCHANGE KRAKEN OVER ALLEGED MARGIN TRADING PRODUCT VIOLATIONS

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has taken legal action against Bit Trade Pty Ltd for alleged non-compliance with design and distribution obligations concerning its margin trading product on the Kraken crypto exchange.

financefeeds.com/asic-sues-crypto-exchange-kraken-over-alleged-margin-trading-product-violations

Optimism Foundation's $157 Million Token Sale Stirs Debate on Decentralized Governance

The Optimism Foundation recently unloaded a whopping 116 million OP tokens, valued at $157 million, in a private & planned sale citing ‘treasury

coinpedia.org/news/optimism-foundations-157-million-token-sale-stirs-debate-on-decentralized-governance

Understanding the Economics of Ethereum Layer 2s

Ethereum is on the verge of enormous growth, aided by the L2 blockchains that complement it.

www.coindesk.com/tech/2023/09/20/understanding-the-economics-of-ethereum-layer-2s

What Is Shibarium? How It Works & Latest News | CoinCodex

With the Shibarium release date approaching, we are examining the Shiba Inu Layer 2 solution, the Shibarium coin, the potential impact on SHIB price, related news, and more.

coincodex.com/article/22335/what-is-shibarium

Crypto Trading - a little more…

Mark Cuban lost nearly $900,000 to crypto hackers—how investors can avoid similar scams

On Friday, apparent hackers drained Cuban’s digital wallet of around $870,000 worth of various types of cryptocurrencies, including various stablecoins, SuperRare and Ethereum Name Service tokens, according to crypto news outlet DL News.

http://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/21/mark-cuban-lost-nearly-900000-dollars-to-crypto-hackers.html

eToro Receives Approval to Offer Crypto Trading in Europe

Crypto companies are expanding in Europe due to the US crypto crackdown and implementation of robust regulation in EU through MiCA.

beincrypto.com/crypto-firms-rushing-register-europe

Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital targets Europe for crypto expansion | Financial Times

Group looks to more friendly markets for growth after US crackdown

www.ft.com/content/6bda8a7a-0211-434d-9b84-414c4714b903

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

Fragmented AI Regulations Threaten Overall Innovation

The rapid advancement and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the financial advisory sector has now captured the attention of regulators. From Congress to the Securities and Exchange

www.realclearmarkets.com/articles/2023/09/05/fragemented_ai_regulations_threaten_overall_innovation_976999.html?utm_content=263502672&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-18914364

ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)

Navigating Ethics and Privacy in an Augmented Reality Metaverse Era

Welcome to the mind-bending realm where the physical and digital worlds seamlessly merge: the augmented reality metaverse era. Picture this – you can effortlessly soar through virtual landscapes, engage with holographic objects, and connect with individuals from across the globe, all in an ethereal alternate dimension. As thrilling as it may be to witness such […]

techbullion.com/navigating-ethics-and-privacy-in-an-augmented-reality-metaverse-era

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