LensLinks Issue 328

Fake BRICS Tokens?

Today in LensLinks:

• Liquid Restaking Tokens or 'LRTs' Revived Ethereum DeFi. Can the Hype Last?

• AI Is Everywhere—Including Countless Applications You’ve Likely Never Heard Of

• UK Minister Expects Stablecoin and Staking Legislation Within Six Months: Bloomberg

• Gensler won’t commit to Ethereum ETFs, says Bitcoin approval was simply ‘most sustainable thing to do’ after losing in court

• The metaverse puts its best foot forward

• Asked Artificial Intelligence To Predict The Timeline Of Breakthrough Advances In Futuristic (read the timeline on this)…

• Why the New York Times' AI Copyright Lawsuit Will Be Tricky to Defend

• 'Think of It as Bitcoin’s IPO': BTC Will Enter New Price Discovery Post ETFs, Says Bitwise - Decrypt

• Fake Tokens Exploit BRICS Investment Hype

• Bitcoin Options Show Traders Setting Sights on New Record High

• And Much, Much, More…

#regimentco #BRICS #SEC #cryptonews

QUOTABLE

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“There’s just a huge amount going on, so I don’t want to commit to that now.”

- UK Economic Secretary Bim Afolami re: timeline for broader crypto regulation

NOTABLE

Liquid Restaking Tokens or 'LRTs' Revived Ethereum DeFi. Can the Hype Last?

New liquid restaking platforms like Puffer and Ether.Fi have attracted billions of dollars in deposits, but they've birthed a speculative "points" frenzy that carries some risks.

www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/02/20/liquid-restaking-tokens-or-lrts-revived-ethereum-defi-can-the-hype-last

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

AI Is Everywhere—Including Countless Applications You’ve Likely Never Heard Of

AI is present in our lives in so many ways, it is nearly impossible to keep track. Its myriad applications will affect us all.

singularityhub.com/2024/02/13/ai-is-everywhere-including-countless-applications-youve-likely-never-heard-of

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi

UK Minister Expects Stablecoin and Staking Legislation Within Six Months: Bloomberg

Economic Secretary to the Treasury Bim Afolami has said the U.K. government was "pushing very hard" to bring legislation for stablecoins and staking services for crypto assets within six months.

bit.ly/3I74ws3

Crypto Trading

Gensler won’t commit to Ethereum ETFs, says Bitcoin approval was simply ‘most sustainable thing to do’ after losing in court

The SEC approved spot Bitcoin ETFs on Jan. 10.

fortune.com/crypto/2024/02/14/gensler-ethereum-etfs-bitcoin-court-decision-against-sec

VR, AR, Spatial Computing, Metaverse & Gaming

The metaverse puts its best foot forward

The metaverse industry has come a long way since one of the ten largest companies in the world by market capitalization named itself after the technology.

www.politico.com/newsletters/digital-future-daily/2024/02/15/the-metaverse-puts-its-best-foot-forward-00141720

The Singularity - a little more…

Asked Artificial Intelligence To Predict The Timeline Of Breakthrough Advances In Futuristic…

I have read a very exciting infographic and article this morning on the timeline of future technologies:

fahrikarakas.medium.com/asked-artificial-intelligence-to-predict-the-timeline-of-breakthrough-advances-in-futuristic-6c98e01802f5

Microsoft exec rejects rogue generative AI risk

Microsoft exec rejects rogue generative AI risk - The Black Chronicle

blackchronicle.com/mid-atlantic/pennsylvania/microsoft-exec-rejects-rogue-generative-ai-risk

Why the New York Times' AI Copyright Lawsuit Will Be Tricky to Defend

There are a variety of lawsuits against AI companies, but the NYT case is not “more of the same” because it throws interesting new arguments into the mix.

singularityhub.com/2024/02/16/why-the-new-york-times-ai-copyright-lawsuit-will-be-tricky-to-defend

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi - a little more…

'Think of It as Bitcoin’s IPO': BTC Will Enter New Price Discovery Post ETFs, Says Bitwise - Decrypt

The record-breaking success of Bitcoin ETFs has sparked a surge in demand, and that may push BTC's price to new highs, says Bitwise.

decrypt.co/217933/bitcoins-ipo-btc-price-discovery-etfs-all-time-high

Fake Tokens Exploit BRICS Investment Hype

Resecurity said bad actors exploited geopolitical narratives, spreading misinformation

www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/fake-tokens-exploit-brics-hype

Crypto Trading - a little more…

Bitcoin Options Show Traders Setting Sights on New Record High

The options market is showing that crypto traders are targeting what would be a new record price for Bitcoin after the largest cryptocurrency reached a more than two-year high of $50,000 this week.

www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-13/bitcoin-options-show-traders-setting-sights-on-new-record-high

Coinbase is doing everything right. That might not be enough

The crypto landscape has changed significantly, creating major long term challenges for Coinbase.

fortune.com/crypto/2024/02/16/coinbase-q4-reports-profit-and-transactions-upswing

Honduras watchdog bans institutions from trading crypto

TEGUCIGALPA, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Honduras' CNBS regulator has banned the Central American country's financial system from trading in cryptocurrency and similar virtual assets, it said in a resolution, citing risks of fraud and money laundering.

www.reuters.com/technology/honduras-watchdog-bans-institutions-trading-crypto-2024-02-16

ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)

Ethereum ESG Resume Could Support Spot ETF Case | ETF Trends

Speculation has increased that the SEC could soon grant similar approvals to Ethereum-linked exchange traded products.

www.etftrends.com/crypto-channel/ethereum-esg-resume-could-support-spot-etf-case

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