LensLinks Issue 360

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Scholars of Finance

Today in LensLinks:

• $21 billion bitcoin fund on pace to 'run dry' in three months, per report

• AI-Powered Computer Vision Startup Raises $42M

• JPMorgan Anticipates SEC Approving Spot Ethereum ETFs After Litigation Process

• IMAGINEERS expands into the XR Ecosystem with Apple Vision Pro

• The EU AI Act is Law Now What?

• 20 Robotics Companies in India to Know

• Orchard Robotics receives $3.8 mln to build robots and AI to power precision crop management

• Crypto Scam Criminal Trial Tests ‘Code Is Law’ Claim by Trader

• And Much, Much, More…

#regimentco #jpmorgan #AI #robotics

QUOTABLE

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“We believe that the most likely scenario is that the SEC eventually loses this litigation (similar to what happened with the Grayscale and Ripple legal battles last year), which means that eventually, the SEC will approve spot ethereum ETFs (but not as soon as this May).”

- Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, a managing director and global market strategist at JPMorgan

NOTABLE

$21 billion bitcoin fund on pace to 'run dry' in three months, per report

If Grayscale’s bitcoin ETF continues its pace of outflows, the fund may not have any bitcoin remaining in early July.

www.thestreet.com/crypto/markets/21-billion-bitcoin-fund-grayscale-gbtc-run-dry-three-months

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

AI-Powered Computer Vision Startup Raises $42M

RoboVision, a Belgium-based computer vision startup, has raised $42 million in its latest funding round for its AI-enabled vision platform, designed to streamline the integration of AI into production lines across industries.

aibusiness.com/automation/ai-powered-computer-vision-startup-raises-42m

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi

Uniswap Reaches $2 Trillion in Total Trading Volume: A Testament to DeFi Growth

In the last 24 hours, the decentralized exchange Uniswap, operating across nine blockchains, facilitated $2.4 billion in trading volume.

www.crypto-news-flash.com/uniswap-reaches-2-trillion-in-total-trading-volume-a-testament-to-defi-growth

Crypto Trading

JPMorgan Anticipates SEC Approving Spot Ethereum ETFs After Litigation Process – Regulation Bitcoin News

JPMorgan anticipates that the U.S. SEC will approve spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) after a litigation process.

news.bitcoin.com/jpmorgan-anticipates-sec-approving-spot-ethereum-etfs-after-litigation-process

VR, AR, Spatial Computing, Metaverse & Gaming

IMAGINEERS expands into the XR Ecosystem with Apple Vision Pro

Apple’s mixed reality (MR) headset “Vision Pro”, which has garnered attention from early adopters worldwide, was recently released. With advancements in spatial computing technology like the Meta Quest and MR glasses, the utilization of 3D XR content is being further accelerated.On March 13, the XR

www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=130369

The Singularity - a little more…

The EU AI Act is Law Now What?

A C-suite guide to the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act

aibusiness.com/responsible-ai/the-eu-ai-act-is-law-now-what-

20 Robotics Companies in India to Know

India’s robotics sector has doubled in the past five years. And the robotics companies on this list are leading the way.

builtin.com/articles/robotics-companies-in-india

Orchard Robotics receives $3.8 mln to build robots and AI to power precision crop management

Orchard Robotics, initiated at Cornell University by CEO Charles Wu, has secured $3.8 million through a Pre-Seed and Seed funding phase. The Pre-Seed round was led by Contrary, while the Seed…

www.freshplaza.com/north-america/article/9615530/orchard-robotics-receives-3-8-mln-to-build-robots-and-ai-to-power-precision-crop-management

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi - a little more…

The Bored Ape Restaurant in LA Closed—But That's Not the Whole Story - Decrypt

After two years in business, the NFT-themed restaurant shuts down, turning toward Asia and the Middle East.

decrypt.co/225277/the-bored-ape-restaurant-in-la-is-closed-but-thats-not-the-whole-story

Bitcoin leads NFT market with over US$16 mln in sales

Bitcoin tops daily NFT sales, Ethereum and Solana follow with notable changes.

ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-leads-nft-market-over-164722531.html

Crypto Trading - a little more…

How Will This Licensed Crypto Exchange Stack Up Against Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) After April 19th?

Dubai, UAE, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the calendar flips past April 19th, the cryptocurrency community finds itself at the cusp of potentially witnessing a monumental shift in the hierarchy of digital assets.

finance.yahoo.com/news/licensed-crypto-exchange-stack-against-183000406.html

Crypto Scam Criminal Trial Tests ‘Code Is Law’ Claim by Trader

A jailed trader accused of stealing $110 million on the Mango Markets exchange faces a criminal trial this week that will test the reach of a US crackdown on cryptocurrencies.

www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-08/crypto-scam-criminal-trial-tests-code-is-law-claim-by-trader?embedded-checkout=true

ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)

In 'Survival of the Fittest,' Bitcoin Miners Lean Into Sustainability

As industry faces backlash from environmentalists, some Bitcoin miners are focusing more on renewable energy.

money.usnews.com/investing/cryptocurrency/articles/in-survival-of-the-fittest-bitcoin-miners-lean-into-sustainability

Disclaimer: This note is distributed by Regiment, LLC for informational purposes only and is sourced from publicly available media reports. It is not an investment recommendation or solicitation for any investment. The information is current as of date and subject to change. In such case Regiment, LLC does not undertake to provide any updates. Recipients must be aware that any private, alternative investments discussed are speculative in nature, often illiquid, and subject to loss of capital.

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