LensLinks: Issue 248

Tokenized U.S. Treasuries Arrive on Coinbase’s Base, brought to you by Regiment LLC

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Len Pacek
October 10, 2023

Today in LensLinks:

  • US Commodities Regulator Mulling Enforcement Action Against Co-Founder of Bankrupt Crypto Lender Voyager: Report

  • Apple vs Meta: The big mixed reality ‘fight’ and how the two are set to battle it out

  • Tokenized U.S. Treasuries Arrive on Coinbase’s Base with Backed’s RWA Token Issuance

  • Crypto Traders Suffer Over $100M in Liquidation Losses as Market Rout Deepens Amid Middle East Turmoil

  • GREG NORMAN LAUNCHES THE PUTTING CHALLENGE INSIDE THE PLAY TODAY METAVERSE

  • The Best Gaming Laptop to Buy in 2023 – Cryptopolitan

  • Pros and Cons of Using Unrecoverable Crypto Wallet Addresses – CryptoMode

  • Singularity: Bioprinted Skin Heals Wounds in Pigs With Minimal Scarring—Humans Are Next

  • ESG: COMMENT: Sustainability Vs Monetisation

  • And Much, Much, More…

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“Day in and day out, Voyager worked closely with the relevant regulators. These allegations appear to be one of those times where the referees are making new rules and calling foul after the game has ended. I look forward to being vindicated in court.”

- Stephen Ehrlich, the ex-chief executive of Voyager

NOTABLE

US Commodities Regulator Mulling Enforcement Action Against Co-Founder of Bankrupt Crypto Lender Voyager: Report - The Daily Hodl

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CTFC) is reportedly contemplating taking enforcement action against the co-founder of a bankrupt crypto lender.

dailyhodl.com/2023/10/07/us-commodities-regulator-mulling-enforcement-action-against-co-founder-of-bankrupt-crypto-lender-voyager-report

Metaverse & Gaming

Apple vs Meta: The big mixed reality ‘fight’ and how the two are set to battle it out - Times of India

Apple and Meta are the dominant players in the mixed-reality market. Apple's Vision Pro headset, despite its high price, is seen as superior, while Me

timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/apple-vs-meta-the-big-mixed-reality-fight-and-how-the-two-are-set-to-battle-it-out/articleshow/104278637.cms

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi

Tokenized U.S. Treasuries Arrive on Coinbase’s Base with Backed’s RWA Token Issuance

The market for tokenized U.S. Treasuries has grown sixfold this year to $666 million, according to a real-world asset data provider.

www-coindesk-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.coindesk.com/business/2023/10/06/tokenized-us-treasuries-arrive-on-coinbases-base-with-backeds-rwa-token-issuance/?outputType=amp

Crypto Trading

Crypto Traders Suffer Over $100M in Liquidation Losses as Market Rout Deepens Amid Middle East Turmoil

Ether (ETH) dropped near 4% Monday, while some altcoins endured even greater declines before reverting as rising geopolitical turmoil weighed on crypto markets.

www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/10/09/crypto-traders-suffer-over-100m-in-liquidation-losses-as-market-rout-deepens-amid-middle-east-turmoil

Metaverse & Gaming - a little more…

GREG NORMAN LAUNCHES THE PUTTING CHALLENGE INSIDE THE PLAY TODAY METAVERSE - The Golf Wire

Greg Norman today launches the Putting Challenge inside the Play Today virtual 3D Sports World, through his own personal avatar...

thegolfwire.com/greg-norman-play-today-metaverse

The next Meta Quest could be cheaper and do away with controllers

Meta Quest 3 could be followed by a cheaper headset without controllers next year, writes Mark Gurman.

mixed-news.com/en/meta-quest-lite-no-controllers

The Best Gaming Laptop to Buy in 2023 – Cryptopolitan

In today’s fast-paced digital world, gaming has taken a front seat for many. Whether you’re a professional gamer, a casual player, or someone who just enjoys the occasional game night, having the right equipment is crucial. And at the heart of this setup is the best gaming laptop. But with so many options on the ... Read more

https://www.cryptopolitan.com/best-gaming-laptop-to-buy-in-2023/

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi - a little more…

Crypto Risks Another Sam Bankman-Fried if U.S. Doesn't Provide Clear Regulation

Sam Bankman-Fried is having a spectacular and ongoing implosion, and as this trial continues, we expect to see further evidence that Sam was out there primarily for himself. Sheila Warren is CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation. The cult of celebrity around SBF and the need for "a bad guy" storyline are parts of the problem.

finance.yahoo.com/news/crypto-risks-another-sam-bankman-142020780.html

Coinbase Base Platform Sees 25% Jump in TVL Last Week

The massive minting of the USDC stablecoin on the Base platform has resulted into strong activity thereby boosting the DeFi TVL.

coingape.com/coinbase-base-platform-sees-25-jump-in-tvl-last-week

Pros and Cons of Using Unrecoverable Crypto Wallet Addresses – CryptoMode

Eliminating a third-party intermediary further amplifies the security and privacy accorded by unrecoverable crypto wallet addresses.

cryptomode.com/pros-and-cons-of-using-unrecoverable-crypto-wallet-addresses

Crypto Trading - a little more…

Binance (BNB) Launches Copy Trading Module

Binance (BNB), world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, activates copy trading service

u.today/binance-bnb-launches-copy-trading-module

Bitcoin (BTC) Dips Below $28,000: Here's What to Know

Bitcoin and rest of crypto market are losing ground in early Monday trading

u.today/bitcoin-btc-dips-below-28000-heres-what-to-know

Crypto Investment Inflows Hit Multi-Month High of $78M

Crypto investment products saw significant inflows over the past week, totaling $78 million, according to CoinShares' latest report.

watcher.guru/news/crypto-investment-inflows-hit-multi-month-high-of-78m

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

Bioprinted Skin Heals Wounds in Pigs With Minimal Scarring—Humans Are Next

A team from Wake Forest University used six different human skin cell types as “ink” to print out three-layered artificial skin.

singularityhub.com/2023/10/09/bioprinted-skin-heals-wounds-in-pigs-with-minimal-scarring-humans-are-next

ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)

COMMENT: Sustainability Vs Monetisation

Rory Renwick at Accedo on how broadcasters, sports organisations and tech vendors can find better ways to operate sustainably

www.broadcastnow.co.uk/production/comment-sustainability-vs-monetisation/5186723.article

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