LensLinks: Issue 311

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Len Pacek
January 26, 2024

  • Judge refused to let Binance founder Zhao travel to UAE despite his offer to use equity as security

  • Why did the metaverse fail for Facebook?

  • DeFi is Bitcoin’s missing ingredient

  • China's Crypto Trading Volume Surges to $86.4 Billion Despite Bitcoin Ban

  • How the metaverse democratizes cricket, spreading global awareness

  • Apple Has Sold Nearly 180K Units of Vision Pro in Pre-Orders

  • Telecom Giant Telefónica Launches Solana-Powered Helium Mobile Hotspots

  • SEC pushes back BlackRock's spot ether ETF decision: CNBC Crypto World

  • Singularity: Elon Musk’s Future Timeline of AI; Quantum Computing: A Phenomenal Game Changer on the Horizon; China's quantum tech leap: "Supersolid" material to cut helium reliance;

  • And Much, Much, More…

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“Microsoft’s announcement that it will be laying off 1 900 videogame workers makes clear that, even when you work at a successful company in an extremely profitable industry, your livelihood is not protected without a voice on the job.”

- Communications Workers of America (CWA)

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Judge refused to let Binance founder Zhao travel to UAE despite his offer to use equity as security

Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao wanted to travel to his home in the United Arab Emirates for the "hospitalization and surgery" of a person in his life.

www.cnbc.com/2024/01/24/-binance-founder-changpeng-zhao-travel-blocked-by-federal-judge.html

Metaverse & Gaming

Why did the metaverse fail for Facebook? - Qrius

Facebook, now known as Meta, embarked on an ambitious journey to create a metaverse – a virtual realm intended to revolutionize social interactions and digital experiences. However, this bold venture faced several challenges, leading to what many consider a failure to realize its full potential.  The reasons behind this are multifaceted, stemming from technical, social, […]

qrius.com/why-did-the-metaverse-fail-for-facebook

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi

DeFi is Bitcoin’s missing ingredient

Opinion: Crypto needs to attract more users, but a sizeable target already lurks in plain sight.

blockworks.co/news/bitcoin-web3-defi-adoption

Crypto Trading

China's Crypto Trading Volume Surges to $86.4 Billion Despite Bitcoin Ban

An Industry report shows how the Stock market crash and Evergrande housing crisis triggered increased cryptocurrency and Bitcoin trading within China.

www.fxempire.com/news/article/chinas-crypto-trading-surges-to-86-4-billion-despite-bitcoin-ban-1405129

Metaverse & Gaming - a little more…

Sweeping job cuts at Microsoft Gaming - TechCentral

Microsoft will let go of 1 900 employees at Activision Blizzard and Xbox this week.

techcentral.co.za/sweeping-job-cuts-at-microsoft-gaming/238566

How the metaverse democratizes cricket, spreading global awareness

The ICC World Cup, held October 5 - November 19, 2023, drove the growth of fantasy sports apps. In December, companies behind fantasy sports reported that their active users increased by up to 60 percent, leading to record traffic and revenues. 

www.cricketworld.com/how-the-metaverse-democratizes-cricket-spreading-global-awareness/92370.htm

Apple Has Sold Nearly 180K Units of Vision Pro in Pre-Orders

1 There’s some optimism regarding the sales in Kuo's analysis. 2 Kuo speculated that Apple may ship around 80,000 units

www.thecoinrepublic.com/2024/01/25/apple-has-sold-nearly-180k-units-of-vision-pro-in-pre-orders

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi - a little more…

Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Hits Out at Short-Selling Report

Hut's shares slid more than 23% on Jan. 18 when short-selling firm JCapital Research said the USBTC merger had the makings of a pump and dump.

www.coindesk.com/business/2024/01/24/bitcoin-miner-hut-8-hits-out-at-short-selling-report

Telecom Giant Telefónica Launches Solana-Powered Helium Mobile Hotspots - Decrypt

Nova Labs has teamed with Telefónica to deploy the wireless hotspots—incentivized with crypto tokens on Solana—in Mexico.

decrypt.co/214160/telecom-giant-telefonica-launches-solana-powered-helium-mobile-hotspots

Terraform Labs files for bankruptcy protection in the U.S.

Kwon and Terraform Labs were held responsible for two cryptocurrencies whose collapse caused turbulence in crypto markets around the world in 2022.

www.cnbc.com/2024/01/22/terraform-labs-files-for-bankruptcy-protection-in-the-us.html

Crypto Trading - a little more…

SEC pushes back BlackRock's spot ether ETF decision: CNBC Crypto World

CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Zachary Bradford, the CEO of CleanSpark, explains how the bitcoin miner is preparing for the upcoming halving.

www.cnbc.com/video/2024/01/25/sec-pushes-back-blackrock-spot-ether-etf-decision-cnbc-crypto-world.html

Coinbase, Robinhood: Examining The Impact Of Spot Bitcoin ETFs

The spot BTC ETF approval is expected to be one of Bitcoin’s most bullish moments. However, for Coinbase and Robinhood, the ETF approval serves as a double-edged sword.

www.forbes.com/sites/bethkindig/2024/01/25/coinbase-robinhood-examining-the-impact-of-spot-bitcoin-etfs/?sh=7940893a2a0d

AI Crypto Trading Bot Market Expected To Reach $145.27 Million by 2029: Report

Valuates Reports suggests that AI Crypto Trading Bots will help making trading in crypto efficient and accurate

coingape.com/ai-crypto-trading-bot-market-expected-to-reach-145-27-million-by-2029-report

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

Quantum Computing: A Phenomenal Game Changer on the Horizon | Cryptopolitan

Explore the potential of groundbreaking quantum computing, its diverse applications, and the transformative impact it promises across many industries.

www.cryptopolitan.com/quantum-computing-on-the-horizon

China's quantum tech leap: "Supersolid" material to cut helium reliance

China's quantum leap! A newly discovered "supersolid" material may revolutionize quantum computing, reducing helium reliance

interestingengineering.com/innovation/chinas-quantum-tech-leap-supersolid-material-to-cut-helium-reliance

ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)

What Are the Responsibility Challenges for Metaverses? - Hello Future Orange

Simplon.co, the Simplon Foundation and Agefiph have unveiled a white paper on the uses and challenges of immersive technologies, with Orange’s collaboration

hellofuture.orange.com/en/immersive-technologies-white-paper-exploring-the-responsibility-of-metaverses

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