LensLinks Issue 372

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Today in LensLinks:

• Russia proposed banning Bitcoin circulation

• 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞

• Bitcoin Will Power the Next DeFi Summer

• Opening Ceremony: Hing Kong Bitcoin Spot ETF

• Maybe go look at Google’s AR animals before they enter the grave

• Deepfake of principal's voice is the latest case of AI being used for harm

• Want to turn off the Meta AI chat on Facebook, Instagram? Take these easy steps to mute it

• Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem thrives despite market correction

• Why airdrops promising billions are fizzling out as hype gives way to ‘short-term scalpers’

• Changpeng Zhao, the 'normal guy' who conquered crypto

• And Much, Much, More…

#regimentco #zhao #defi #russia

QUOTABLE

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"He made a business decision that violating US law was the best way to attract users, build his company, and line his pockets."

- Justice Department lawyers said of Zhao in a sentencing memorandum.

NOTABLE

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

[Video] Jiri Tuma on LinkedIn: #ar #augmentedreality #construction #wireframe #installations #headset | 24 comments

📲 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 👷 With AR you can verify mechanical installations through wireframe renderings of… | 24 comments on LinkedIn

www.linkedin.com/posts/jiri-tuma_ar-augmentedreality-construction-ugcPost-7188458878919942145-6hr2?utm_source=combined_share_message&utm_medium=member_desktop

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi

Bitcoin Will Power the Next DeFi Summer

The blockchain is emerging as a critical security-provider for decentralized apps and as an asset with newfound utility and interoperability.

www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/04/19/bitcoin-will-power-the-next-defi-summer

Crypto Trading

VR, AR, Spatial Computing, Metaverse & Gaming

Maybe go look at Google’s AR animals before they enter the grave

What have you done with my AR panda, Google?

www.theverge.com/2024/4/29/24144735/google-ar-search-3d-objects-missing

The Singularity - a little more…

Deepfake of principal's voice is the latest case of AI being used for harm

The most recent criminal case involving artificial intelligence emerged from a high school in Baltimore County, Maryland.

apnews.com/article/ai-maryland-principal-voice-recording-663d5bc0714a3af221392cc6f1af985e

Want to turn off the Meta AI chat on Facebook, Instagram? Take these easy steps to mute it

Meta recently rolled out Meta AI on Facebook and Instagram. Many users have wondered how to turn it off. There are steps to at least mute the feature.

www.usatoday.com/story/tech/tips/2024/04/30/turn-off-mute-meta-ai-chat-facebook-instagram/73511401007

How often do law enforcement agencies use high-risk AI? Presidential advisers want answers

A national AI advisory group will recommend this week that law enforcement agencies be required to create and publish annual summary usage reports for facial recognition and other AI tools of that kind.

fedscoop.com/summary-reports-facial-recognition-high-risk-ai

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi - a little more…

Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem thrives despite market correction

The iconic blockchain now has cross-chain bridges, dApps, and multiple layer-two solutions.

cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-defi-ecosystem-thrives-market

Why airdrops promising billions are fizzling out as hype gives way to ‘short-term scalpers’

With airdrop recipients looking to cash out and no new buyers stepping in, the prices of newly launched tokens are plummeting.

www.dlnews.com/articles/defi/vcs-blame-airdrop-flops-on-high-fdv-tokens-and-manipulation

Hackers Drain Funds from Defunct DeFi Lending Protocol Yield Protocol

Hackers have exploited the smart contracts of the now-defunct Yield Protocol, draining approximately $181,000 worth of crypto assets.

cryptonews.com/news/hackers-drain-funds-from-defunct-defi-lending-protocol-yield-protocol.htm

Crypto Trading - a little more…

Crypto stock selloff: MicroStrategy shares plunge 17% as Coinbase, Marathon and Riot also fall

Share selloff as bitcoin heads to $60,000 helps drive price for top-performing stocks like Coinbase and MicroStrategy lower.

www.theblock.co/post/291746/crypto-stock-selloff-microstrategy-shares-plunge-17-as-coinbase-marathon-and-riot-also-fall

Changpeng Zhao, the 'normal guy' who conquered crypto

During his time at the helm of the world's biggest cryptocurrency firm, former Binance boss Changpeng Zhao, who was sentenced to four months' prison in the United States on Tuesday for money laundering, perfected the humble executive look.

techxplore.com/news/2024-04-changpeng-zhao-guy-conquered-crypto.html

Cryptocurrencies, stocks slide ahead of Fed rate decision 

Cryptocurrencies and US equities dipped Tuesday as latest wage data confirmed that inflation is persisting.

blockworks.co/news/crypto-slides-ahead-of-fed-rate-decision

ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)

Former Binance chief 'CZ' Zhao sentenced to 4 months in US prison

During his rival Sam Bankman-Fried's downfall, Zhao was there to twist the knife, first suggesting he might buy FTX before very publicly withdrawing. A year later, it was Zhao's turn for contrition.

www.lemonde.fr/en/united-states/article/2024/04/30/former-binance-chief-cz-zhao-sentenced-to-4-months-in-us-prison_6670029_133.html#

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