LensLinks: Issue 279

Crypto is a tool for regulators, law enforcement, and tax authorities, brought to you by Regiment LLC

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Len Pacek
December 01, 2023

U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo

Today in LensLinks:

  • Crypto is a tool for regulators, law enforcement, and tax authorities…

  • Metaverse Hype: Why Immersive Experiences Fall Short

  • U.S. Treasury Campaigning for Amplified Powers to Chase Crypto Overseas

  • Bitcoin hits 18-month high as traders bet on improving macro picture and bullish forecasts push crypto higher

  • AI and the $3 Trillion Industry that will be in the Metaverse by 2030 (per a McKinsey report) - Tekedia

  • The Metaverse Revolution: How Virtual Reality Could Transform the Way We Work

  • Apple Aims to Ship 10 Million Units of Vision Pro By 2026

  • ‘A Politician Masquerading as a Regulator’ – 3 Takeaways From Fortune's Gary Gensler Profile

  • IRS Warns Taxpayers About Crypto ‘Pig Butchering’ Scams

  • Singularity: Millions of new materials discovered with deep learning

  • And Much, Much, More…

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"Modes of raising and moving money continue to evolve and many of our authorities have not been updated in decades."

- Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo

NOTABLE

Michael Nadeau on LinkedIn: Crypto is a tool for regulators, law enforcement, and tax authorities…

Crypto is a tool for regulators, law enforcement, and tax authorities. It’s just not obvious that this is the case because we’re in the early, early days…

www.linkedin.com/posts/michael-austin-nadeau_crypto-is-a-tool-for-regulators-law-enforcement-activity-7135452140281499649-kd3E?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Metaverse & Gaming

Metaverse Hype: Why Immersive Experiences Fall Short

In a world captivated by the promise of the metaverse, skepticism arises as enthusiasts question whether these virtual realms truly deliver the immersive experiences they pledge. The notion that any…

medium.com/coinscription/metaverse-hype-why-immersive-experiences-fall-short-f72f5f2f4ba0

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi

U.S. Treasury Campaigning for Amplified Powers to Chase Crypto Overseas

A top official has asked members of Congress for new laws to extend the Treasury's crypto reach beyond its existing enforcement and sanctions abilities.

www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/11/29/us-treasury-campaigning-for-amplified-powers-to-chase-crypto-overseas

Crypto Trading

Bitcoin hits 18-month high as traders bet on improving macro picture and bullish forecasts push crypto higher

Bitcoin hovered above $38,160, and Standard Chartered forecasted the token could surge to $100,000 by the end of next year. Will it?

markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/bitcoin-price-today-cryptocurrency-fed-rate-cuts-policy-outlook-markets-2023-11

Metaverse & Gaming - a little more…

AI and the $3 Trillion Industry that will be in the Metaverse by 2030 (per a McKinsey report) - Tekedia

The metaverse is a term that describes a shared virtual reality where people can interact, create, and consume digital content. It is often seen as the next frontier of the internet, where immersive and social experiences will redefine how we work, play, and communicate. One of the key drivers of the metaverse is artificial intelligence […]

www.tekedia.com/ai-and-the-3-trillion-industry-that-will-be-in-the-metaverse-by-2030-per-a-mckinsey-report

The Metaverse Revolution: How Virtual Reality Could Transform the Way We Work

In the fast-paced evolution of technology, the concept of the metaverse has emerged as a revolutionary force, promising to reshape the way we live, communicate, and work. At the forefront of this transformation is virtual reality (VR), a powerful tool that has the potential to redefine the traditional boundaries of the workplace. This blog post […]

techbullion.com/the-metaverse-revolution-how-virtual-reality-could-transform-the-way-we-work

Apple Aims to Ship 10 Million Units of Vision Pro By 2026

1 Apple gave a glimpse at Vision Pro and some of its features during WWDC23. 2 The mixed reality market

www.thecoinrepublic.com/2023/11/30/apple-aims-to-ship-10-million-units-of-vision-pro-by-2026

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi - a little more…

‘A Politician Masquerading as a Regulator’ – 3 Takeaways From Fortune's Gary Gensler Profile

An in-depth magazine story about the SEC chair reveals the breadth of the man’s ambition and the limitations of his record.

www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/11/29/a-politician-masquerading-as-a-regulator-3-takeaways-from-fortunes-gary-gensler-profile/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_content=editorial&utm_medium=social&utm_term=organic

Crypto Exchange HTX Reinstates Bitcoin (BTC) Services After $30M Hack; NuggetRush (NUGX) Presale Surges

Crypto Exchange HTX Reinstates Bitcoin (BTC) Services After $30M Hack; NuggetRush (NUGX) Presale Surges HTX recovers Bitcoin’s deposits and withdrawals

en.news4social.com/cryptocurrency-news/crypto-exchange-htx-reinstates-bitcoin-btc-services-after-30m-hack-nuggetrush-nugx-presale-surges

The Future Of Startup Fundraising Through Blockchain And Cryptocurrencies

This revolution in startup fundraising is not merely a trend; it represents a fundamental reimagining of the traditional funding landscape.

blockchainmagazine.net/the-future-of-startup-fundraising-through-blockchain-and-cryptocurrencies

Crypto Trading - a little more…

IRS Warns Taxpayers About Crypto ‘Pig Butchering’ Scams

IRS Criminal Investigation special agents have seen an uptick in a specific type of scheme that couples cryptocurrency with romance.

www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2023/11/30/irs-warns-taxpayers-about-crypto-pig-butchering-scams/98711

China And The Fed To ‘Flood The World’ With Trillions—Traders Suddenly Braced For Extreme Predicted Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP And Crypto Price Swings

Legendary bitcoin and crypto trader Arthur Hayes has predicted China is about to "flood the world with yuan credit"...

www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2023/11/30/the-fed-and-china-to-flood-the-world-with-trillions-crypto-suddenly-braced-for-extreme-bitcoin-ethereum-and-xrp-price-swings/?sh=232efb536b45

JPMorgan says DeFi and NFT revival signs 'only tentative'

The recent recovery in DeFi and NFT areas, though positive, is not yet strong or conclusive, according to JPMorgan.

www.theblock.co/post/265535/jpmorgan-defi-nft-revival-signs-only-tentative

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

Millions of new materials discovered with deep learning

We share the discovery of 2.2 million new crystals – equivalent to nearly 800 years’ worth of knowledge. We introduce Graph Networks for Materials Exploration (GNoME), our new deep learning tool that dramatically increases the speed and efficiency of discovery by predicting the stability of new materials.

deepmind.google/discover/blog/millions-of-new-materials-discovered-with-deep-learning

Nvidia CEO Predicts AI Breakthrough Known as AGI in Five Years

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says a major advance in artificial intelligence, making possible machines that can think for themselves, may not be far away.

www.barrons.com/articles/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-agi-breakthrough-a7029004

ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)

IBM to address climate issues with geospatial AI tech

IBM has announced new efforts that apply its geospatial AI technologies, including IBM’s geospatial foundation model created with NASA.

erp.today/ibm-to-address-climate-issues-with-geospatial-ai-technologies

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