LensLinks: Issue 264

SBF GUILTY VERDICT, brought to you by Regiment LLC

Author

Len Pacek
November 06, 2023

SBF may face 110 years in prison

Today in LensLinks:

  • Guilty! SBF Convicted on All Charges, Faces Over 100 Years in Jail

  • Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty of seven counts of fraud in stunning fall for former crypto billionaire | CNN Business

  • Sheikh Hamdan launches 'Dubai Program for Gaming 2033'

  • Ripple Celebrates Another SEC Loss

  • The Sandbox Unveils Open Publishing and $100M SAND Game Maker Fund

  • Best VR Headset of 2023

  • Unleashing the Power of the Best Gaming Launchpad: A Comprehensive Review

  • Monolithic vs. modular blockchains

  • FTX claims climb to 57% as Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty on all counts

  • SEC seeks summary judgment in Do Kwon and Terraform Labs case

  • Crypto Trader Updates Dogecoin and Solana Outlook, Sees ‘Moment of Truth’ for Bitcoin Layer-2 Project - The Daily Hodl

  • Valkyrie Anticipates Approval of Spot Bitcoin ETF by SEC This Month

  • Singularity: Introducing ARCHAX: The $3 Million Japanese Robot Revolutionizing Work

  • And Much, Much, More…

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QUOTABLE

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“We respect the jury’s decision. But we are very disappointed with the result. Mr. Bankman-Fried maintains his innocence and will continue to vigorously fight the charges against him.”

- SBF Lawyer, Mark Cohen
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“These players like Sam Bankman-Fried might be new, but this kind of fraud, this kind of corruption, is as old as time,”

US Attorney Damian Williams

NOTABLE

Guilty! SBF Convicted on All Charges, Faces Over 100 Years in Jail - Blockonomi

Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty on all fraud charges related to the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange FTX, culminating his dramatic downfall from crypto billionaire to convicted felon.

blockonomi.com/guilty-sbg-convicted-on-all-charges-faces-over-100-years-in-jail

Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty of seven counts of fraud in stunning fall for former crypto billionaire | CNN Business

The jury has reached a verdict in the fraud trial of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried… He faces up to 110 years in prison.

www.cnn.com/2023/11/02/business/ftx-sbf-fraud-trial-verdict/index.html

Metaverse & Gaming

Sheikh Hamdan launches 'Dubai Program for Gaming 2033'

Sheikh Hamdan approved launch of “Dubai Program for Gaming 2033”, which seeks to position Dubai among top 10 cities in global gaming industry

www.siasat.com/sheikh-hamdan-launches-dubai-program-for-gaming-2033-2795823

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi

Robert Mowry on LinkedIn: When Cavuto asked me about Sam Bankman-Fried’s potential lifetime… | 14 comments

When Cavuto asked me about Sam Bankman-Fried’s potential lifetime imprisonment, my unequivocal “yes&” surprised many who believed Sam might escape some charges.… | 14 comments on LinkedIn

www.linkedin.com/posts/defi_when-cavuto-asked-me-about-sam-bankman-frieds-activity-7126016515744690176-Stb9?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios

Crypto Trading

Ripple Celebrates Another SEC Loss

Here's how the latest court decision could help Ripple in its legal battle with the SEC

u.today/ripple-celebrates-another-sec-loss

Metaverse & Gaming - a little more…

The Sandbox Unveils Open Publishing and $100M SAND Game Maker Fund

The Sandbox announced updates at its Global Creators Day in Hong Kong, including open publishing for creators and a $100M Game Maker Fund to empower content creators and expand its metaverse.

blockster.com/the-sandbox-unveils-open-publishing-and-100m-sand-game-maker-fund

Best VR Headset of 2023

Our top picks for VR headsets this year, including thoughts on the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 2, Sony PSVR 2 and more, all tested or demoed by CNET.

www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/best-vr-headset

Unleashing the Power of the Best Gaming Launchpad: A Comprehensive Review

Gaming has evolved from a simple pastime to a full-blown immersive experience. As gamers, we are constantly seeking ways to enhance our gameplay and take it to the next level. One such tool that has gained popularity in recent years is the gaming launchpad.

www.analyticsinsight.net/unleashing-the-power-of-the-best-gaming-launchpad-a-comprehensive-review

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi - a little more…

Monolithic vs. modular blockchains

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin stated something called the Blockchain Trilemma. A blockchain tries to be secure, fast and decentralized.

cointelegraph.com/innovation-circle/monolithic-vs-modular-blockchains

FTX claims climb to 57% as Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty on all counts

As the value of FTX’s investment in AI companies jumped, so did the potential amount of recoverable funds from its bankruptcy procedure.

cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-claims-reach-57-as-sam-bankman-fried-found-guilty-on-all-counts

SEC seeks summary judgment in Do Kwon and Terraform Labs case

The SEC was reluctant to accept the jury’s leniency on Do Kwon and his alleged involvement in facilitating the frauds that eventually led to the collapse of Terra.

cointelegraph.com/news/sec-summary-judgment-do-kwon-terraform-labs-case

Crypto Trading - a little more…

Crypto Trader Updates Dogecoin and Solana Outlook, Sees ‘Moment of Truth’ for Bitcoin Layer-2 Project - The Daily Hodl

A widely followed crypto trader is taking a deep dive into the exploding altcoin markets, starting with Dogecoin (DOGE).

dailyhodl.com/2023/11/03/crypto-trader-updates-dogecoin-and-solana-outlook-sees-moment-of-truth-for-bitcoin-layer-2-project

Valkyrie Anticipates Approval of Spot Bitcoin ETF by SEC This Month

Valkyrie Investments CIO signal a possible SEC approval for a Bitcoin ETF soon. Here's what you need to know.

cryptonews.com/news/valkyrie-anticipates-approval-of-spot-bitcoin-etf-by-sec-this-month.htm

Opinion: With Bitcoin’s halving months away, it may be time to go risk-on

Robert Kiyosaki has predicted that Bitcoin's price is going to reach $100,000. Michael Saylor is aiming for $1 million. Is it a good time to start buying?

cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-halving-months-away-may-time-risk-on

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

Introducing ARCHAX: The $3 Million Japanese Robot Revolutionizing Work

Introducing ARCHAX: The $3 Million Japanese Robot Revolutionizing Work TS2 SPACE

ts2.space/en/introducing-archax-the-3-million-japanese-robot-revolutionizing-work

ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)

What comes next for crypto after fraud conviction of former FTX founder?

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted of a multibillion-dollar scheme that led to the bankruptcy of his crypto exchange on Thursday, raising questions abo

foxsanantonio.com/news/nation-world/what-comes-next-for-crypto-after-fraud-conviction-of-former-ftx-founder-sam-bankman-fried-sec-cftc-regulation-congress-web3-cryptocurrency-bitcoin

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