LensLinks: Issue 305

BlackRock Makes A Bitcoin ETF Ad, brought to you by Regiment LLC

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Len Pacek
January 18, 2024

  • Sam Altman Says Human-Tier AI Is Coming Soon

  • Former Rockstar North boss nets $110M to launch what sounds a lot like a metaverse

  • Liquid restaking’s 400% surge augurs a DeFi summer — if it doesn’t blow up like Terra

  • BlackRock Makes A Bitcoin ETF Ad; Pullix and Solana Cryptos To Monitor

  • The Metaverse Well Runs Dry

  • Coinbase Vs SEC: Judge Failla Slams SEC Over Crypto Definitions, Praises DeFi's Clarity

  • 101: What Are Sandwich Attacks in DeFi and How to Avoid Them?

  • How pro crypto traders can arb Bitcoin ETFs

  • Winklevoss' crypto exchange Gemini gets nod to launch in France amid clash with U.S. regulators

  • Singularity: Scientists generate 'first' stable qubits at room temperature

  • ESG: Bitcoin Mining Consumes As Much Energy As 167 Countries

  • And Much, Much, More…

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"IT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD MUCH LESS THAN WE ALL THINK."

- Sam Altman - OpenAI

NOTABLE

Sam Altman Says Human-Tier AI Is Coming Soon

Human-tier AI will change the world and jobs "much less than we think," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said while attending the World Economic Forum.

futurism.com/the-byte/sam-altman-human-tier-ai-coming-soon

Metaverse & Gaming

Former Rockstar North boss nets $110M to launch what sounds a lot like a metaverse

Everywhere is being developed by Build A Rocket Boy, the studio founded by former Rockstar North president Leslie Benzies.

www.gamedeveloper.com/business/former-rockstar-north-boss-nets-110m-to-launch-what-sounds-a-lot-like-a-metaverse

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi

Liquid restaking’s 400% surge augurs a DeFi summer — if it doesn’t blow up like Terra

Liquid staking is the biggest business in crypto. Developers are taking it a step further with liquid restaking.

www.dlnews.com/articles/defi/liquid-restaking-comes-with-big-rewards-and-risks

Crypto Trading

BlackRock Makes A Bitcoin ETF Ad; Pullix and Solana Cryptos To Monitor

BlackRock launches a massive Bitcoin ETF marketing campaign. Meanwhile, Pullix and Solana capture global interest as top DeFi coins.

blockchainreporter.net/blackrock-launches-bitcoin-etf-ad-while-pullix-plx-and-solana-sol-emerge-as-top-defi-coins-to-watch

Metaverse & Gaming - a little more…

The Metaverse Well Runs Dry

Startup funding tanks, as even the metaverse's main builders hesitate to use the term.

ca.style.yahoo.com/metaverse-well-runs-dry-232146478.html

Metaverse Startup Funding Declines: A Shift in Terminology and Focus

Venture capital funding for metaverse startups has seen a decline in 2023, but signs of activity and evolution are still evident in sectors like the enterprise metaverse and gaming industry.

bnnbreaking.com/arts/video-gaming/metaverse-startup-funding-declines-a-shift-in-terminology-and-focus

Meta's Strategic Maneuver in Mixed Reality: Paving the Way for Apple's Vision

Explore how Meta's advancements in mixed reality and AR smart glasses are setting the stage for Apple's high-end mixed-reality headset launch in 2024. A pivotal year for MR and AR tech.

pc-tablet.com/metas-strategic-maneuver-in-mixed-reality-paving-the-way-for-apples-vision

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi - a little more…

Coinbase Vs SEC: Judge Failla Slams SEC Over Crypto Definitions, Praises DeFi's Clarity

In a landmark hearing, Judge Katherine Polk Failla recently scrutinized the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) position in its legal battle

coinpedia.org/news/coinbase-vs-sec-judge-failla-slams-sec-over-crypto-definitions-praises-defis-clarity

What Are Sandwich Attacks in DeFi and How to Avoid Them?

Sandwich attacks are becoming a popular kind of cyber manipulation faced within the DeFi space. Hence, it is important to get acquainted with its basics. Let’s explore everything there is to know about sandwich attacks in this detailed guide.

www.coinspeaker.com/guides/what-are-sandwich-attacks-in-defi-and-how-to-avoid-them

Crypto Trading - a little more…

How pro crypto traders can arb Bitcoin ETFs

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds are giving professional traders new arbitrage opportunities, according to BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes.

www.dlnews.com/articles/snapshot/how-pro-crypto-traders-can-arb-bitcoin-etfs

Winklevoss' crypto exchange Gemini gets nod to launch in France amid clash with U.S. regulators

Crypto exchange Gemini has been awarded crypto registration in France, allowing the company to launch its services there, the company told CNBC exclusively.

www.cnbc.com/2024/01/17/winklevoss-crypto-exchange-gemini-gets-nod-to-launch-in-france.html

Coinbase to dispute SEC crypto authority in federal court

Coinbase and the U.S. SEC will appear in court for a hearing on Jan. 17. According to Coinbase, the lawsuit should be dismissed.

cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-dispute-sec-crypto-authority-federal-court

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

Scientists generate 'first' stable qubits at room temperature

Researchers show room-temperature quantum coherence by observing the entangled quintet state with four electron spins in molecular systems.

interestingengineering.com/science/first-stable-quibits-room-temperature

ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)

Bitcoin Mining Consumes As Much Energy As 167 Countries

Bitcoin mining around the globe last year consumed 154.9 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in total, or more than 167 countries combined, according to data from the Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index (CBECI)

menafn.com/1107729172/Bitcoin-Mining-Consumes-As-Much-Energy-As-167-Countries

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