LensLinks Issue 338

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Today in LensLinks:

• Kremlin announces creation of blockchain-based payment system in BRICS

• Musk Will Drop OpenAI Lawsuit if they become “ClosedAI”

• OpenAI drops email bomb on Elon Musk to expose his claims

• Native Token Transfers Are the Next Evolution of Interoperability

• Behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin's Wild Ride

• Spatial Computing Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and Outlook (2024-2031)

• For the vision impaired, this AI robot aims to replace canes and guide dogs

• AI-Powered Humanoid Robots Are Coming—If We Insist On Building Them - Decrypt

• Robotics companies raised $578M in January 2024

• The new $5bn world of liquid restaking on Ethereum offers extra yields and extra risks

• CFTC chair urges Congress to issue legislation for crypto regulations

• Woman, 80, loses $720,000 in savings due to crypto scam 'at my age, I do not have a second chance'

• ESG: Reports Of The Death Of ESG Are Greatly Exaggerated

• And Much, Much, More…

#regimentco #esg #cftc #elonmusk #spacialcomputing #ethereum

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"We believe that creating an independent BRICS payment system is an important goal for the future, which would be based on state-of-the-art tools such as digital technologies and blockchain. The main thing is to make sure it is convenient for governments, common people and businesses, as well as cost-effective and free of politics."

- Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov

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Kremlin announces creation of blockchain-based payment system in BRICS

Work will continue to develop the Contingent Reserve Arrangement, primarily regarding the use of currencies different from the US dollar," the Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov pointed out

tass.com/politics/1755521

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

Tesla twist: OpenAI drops email bomb on Elon Musk to expose his claims

OpenAI has released a public rebuttal to Elon Musk's lawsuit claims against them with emails to support its position on the case.

interestingengineering.com/innovation/openai-email-receipts-to-fire-back-at-elon-musk

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi

Native Token Transfers Are the Next Evolution of Interoperability

Wrapped assets introduced a wave of DeFi innovation that cross-chain protocols are looking to take forward.

www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/03/06/native-token-transfers-are-the-next-evolution-of-interoperability

Crypto Trading

Behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin's Wild Ride

Cryptos popped, dropped, and recovered all in a few hours.

finance.yahoo.com/news/behind-bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoins-wild-180601630.html

VR, AR, Spatial Computing, Metaverse & Gaming

Spatial Computing Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and Outlook (2024-2031)

The global Spatial Computing Market grew to US$81.8 billion in 2022 and is projected to hit US$269.8 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 23.5% during 2024-2031. It's driven by applications in retail, real estate, and tourism. Technological advancements, like AR/VR, revolutionize interactions with digital and physical worlds. Spatial computing aids medical training, telemedicine, and pain management. Hardware innovations, high costs, and privacy concerns shape market dynamics.

www.wicz.com/story/50538059/spatial-computing-market-size-share-industry-forecast-and-outlook-20242031

The Singularity - a little more…

For the vision impaired, this AI robot aims to replace canes and guide dogs

This unassuming mobility aid - the Glide resembles a mini vacuum cleaner - has a lofty goal: Transform lives of the visually impaired by providing smart assistance for navigating the world.

www.zdnet.com/article/for-the-vision-impaired-this-ai-robot-aims-to-replace-canes-and-guide-dogs

AI-Powered Humanoid Robots Are Coming—If We Insist On Building Them - Decrypt

“This is not on the verge of being successful—there is a lot of hype and inflated expectations,” said UC Berkeley Robotics Professor Ken Goldberg.

decrypt.co/220360/humanoid-android-household-robots-ethics-capabilities-cost

Robotics companies raised $578M in January 2024

Robotics companies raised a total of $578 million in funding in January 2024 as the result of 46 funding rounds.

www.therobotreport.com/robotics-companies-raised-578m-in-january-2024

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi - a little more…

The new $5bn world of liquid restaking on Ethereum offers extra yields and extra risks

Liquid restaking protocol Swell asked crypto risk management firm Gauntlet to create a rubric for the nascent industry. But there’s a lot they still don’t know.

www.dlnews.com/articles/defi/swell-taps-gauntlet-for-liquid-restaking-risk-analysis

The Meme Crypto Token Trend May Help Solana To Surpass Ethereum Amid Meme Trend - Bitcoinik

Can Solana Ecosystem Overtake Ethereum as Memecoins Surge? Read This Full Report

bitcoinik.com/the-meme-crypto-token-trend-may-help-solana-to-surpass-ethereum-amid-meme-trend

Ethereum Classic Rallies as Investors Look for Stability; Borroe Finance Attracts Attention With Its Groundbreaking Approach to DeFi | Cryptopolitan

As Ethereum Classic (ETC) prepares for the Spiral Network Upgrade, investors are eyeing  growth in the coin. Meanwhile, Borroe Finance ($ROE) attracts

www.cryptopolitan.com/ethereum-classic-rallies-as-investors-look-for-stability-borroe-finance-attracts-attention-with-its-groundbreaking-approach-to-defi

Crypto Trading - a little more…

Bitcoin Jumps to New All-Time High: What You Need to Know About Crypto

The cryptocurrency industry is making headlines after multibillion-dollar fraud scandals and years of yo-yoing prices. Will this time be different?

www.cnet.com/personal-finance/bitcoin-jumps-to-new-all-time-highs-what-you-need-to-know-about-crypto

CFTC chair urges Congress to issue legislation for crypto regulations

CFTC chair Rostin Behnam told Congress there is an urgent need for legislation that can provide regulatory clarity for the crypto industry to ensure investors are appropriately protected. Behnam made the statement during his testimony before the House Agriculture Committee on March 6 that primarily focused on the C FTC’s fiscal year 2025 budget request. […]

cryptoslate.com/cftc-chair-urges-congress-to-issue-legislation-for-crypto-regulations

Woman, 80, loses $720,000 in savings due to crypto scam 'at my age, I do not have a second chance'

Alice Lin said she felt suicidal after losing her life savings.

www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/woman-80-loses-720000-in-savings

ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)

Reports Of The Death Of ESG Are Greatly Exaggerated

You don’t have to look far these days to find evidence of large corporations putting some distance between their brands and three words that are suddenly proving somewhat controversial to say out loud: environmental, social and governance (ESG).

www.forbes.com/sites/maryfoley/2024/03/06/reports-of-the-death-of-esg-are-greatly-exaggerated/?sh=5c7ea74a4530

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