LensLinks: Issue 240

JPMorgan's UK bank Chase to ban crypto transactions, brought to you by Regiment LLC

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Len Pacek
September 28, 2023

Today in LensLinks:

  • JPMorgan's UK bank Chase to ban crypto transactions

  • Hands-on with the $500 Meta Quest 3 VR headset

  • SEC Extends Ark, Global X ETF Deadlines as Government Shutdown Looms

  • Crypto exchange Kraken to offer US-listed stocks' trading - Bloomberg News

  • The $21bn Question: Why is Meta 'Losing' Revenues?

  • Michael Nadeau on LinkedIn: Ethereum hit $10 billion in revenue faster than any other major software…

  • FTX Chief Once Met With Powell. Now D.C. Crypto Lobbyists Are Struggling.

  • Despite cryptocurrency trading slowing down, entrepreneurs are still not willing to let the crypto dream die

  • Singularity: Meta Unveils First Generative AI Products – Chatbot & Metaverse Update by Mark Zuckerberg

  • And Much, Much, More…

#regimentco #zuckerberg #ftx #ethereum

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JPMorgan's UK bank Chase to ban crypto transactions

JPMorgan's British retail bank Chase will ban crypto transactions made by customers from Oct. 16 due to an increase in fraud and scams, the company said on Tuesday.

www.reuters.com/technology/jpmorgans-uk-bank-chase-ban-crypto-transactions-2023-09-26

Metaverse & Gaming

Hands-on with the $500 Meta Quest 3 VR headset

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the final details behind the Meta Quest 3 virtual reality headset, which will ship on October 10.

venturebeat.com/metaverse/hands-on-with-the-500-meta-quest-3-vr-headset

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi

SEC Extends Ark, Global X ETF Deadlines as Government Shutdown Looms

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission moved earlier than required to extend a couple of deadlines in the pile of spot bitcoin ETF applications awaiting responses.

www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/09/26/sec-extends-ark-global-x-etf-deadlines-as-government-shutdown-looms

Crypto Trading

Crypto exchange Kraken to offer US-listed stocks' trading - Bloomberg News

Crypto exchange Kraken is planning to offer trading in U.S.-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing a person familiar with the matter.

www.reuters.com/markets/currencies/crypto-exchange-kraken-offer-us-listed-stocks-trading-bloomberg-news-2023-09-27

Metaverse & Gaming - a little more…

The $21bn Question: Why is Meta 'Losing' Revenues? - XR Today

XR Today reports on the latest extended reality news from around the globe, including virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality.

www.xrtoday.com/mixed-reality/the-21bn-question-why-is-meta-losing-revenues

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi - a little more…

Michael Nadeau on LinkedIn: Ethereum hit $10 billion in revenue faster than any other major software… | 51 comments

Ethereum hit $10 billion in revenue faster than any other major software company besides Google. But that’s probably the least interesting thing… | 51 comments on LinkedIn

www.linkedin.com/posts/michael-austin-nadeau_ethereum-hit-10-billion-in-revenue-faster-activity-7112493950149517312-3Sqy?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Crypto Trading - a little more…

FTX Chief Once Met With Powell. Now D.C. Crypto Lobbyists Are Struggling.

FTX’s demise and its leader’s upcoming trial haven’t stopped a major lobbying push by the industry this week, but the events have changed its tone.

www.nytimes.com/2023/09/27/business/economy/crypto-lobbying-washington-ftx.html

Despite cryptocurrency trading slowing down, entrepreneurs are still not willing to let the crypto dream die

Crypto trading has slowed down drastically, putting the brakes on a market which was once on fire. Undeterred, crypto founders are looking for new avenues to take their firms in - Issue Date: Oct 01, 2023

www.businesstoday.in/magazine/deep-dive/story/despite-cryptocurrency-trading-slowing-down-entrepreneurs-are-still-not-willing-to-let-the-crypto-dream-die-399873-2023-09-27

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

Meta Unveils First Generative AI Products – Chatbot & Metaverse Update by Mark Zuckerberg

Meta Platforms unveils its groundbreaking Generative AI Products, including Meta AI chatbot, democratizing AI bot creation, celebrity-inspired chatbots, gaming enhancements, competitive VR headsets, and immersive avatars.

www.techtimes.com/articles/296898/20230927/meta-unveils-first-generative-ai-products-%E2%80%93-chatbot-metaverse-update.htm

ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)

Bitcoin's Eco-Friendly Evolution: A Win-Win for the Environment and Investors | The Motley Fool

Over the last few years, concerns over the Bitcoin network's energy consumption have grown.

www.fool.com/investing/2023/09/27/bitcoins-eco-friendly-evolution-a-win-win-for-the

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