LensLinks Issue 391

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Today in LensLinks:

• Tokenized Assets June 30th?

• Is It Time to Redefine the Singularity?

• Ex-Polygon team secures $43 million Series A round for blockchain-scaling solution Avail

• Spot Ethereum ETFs will legitimize crypto, lead to ETH supply crunch – Integral

• BlackFort and anyloc XR Studio Forge Blockchain Partnership for the Film Industry

• What if Generative AI can Generate Biology?

• Microsoft doubles down on quantum computing and other science projects in latest reorg

• Current and former OpenAI employees warn of AI's 'serious risk' and lack of oversight

• OpenAI reportedly in talks with Helion Energy to ‘buy vast quantities’ of fusion power

• Deutsche Bank and Bitpanda join forces for real-time crypto payments

• European crypto sector grows by 94% with 1.6m new users in first quarter

• Bitcoin ETFs make 26% of BlackRock's 2024 inflows, 56% of Fidelity’s

• And Much, Much, More…

#regimentco #bitcoin #openai #deutschebank

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“Many industry insiders are worried that the new licensing system will turn into a replica of the “food truck incident” or even become a case of the government’s promotion of virtual banks, with much ado about nothing.”

- Colin Wu, blockchain journalist

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

Is It Time to Redefine the Singularity?

What if the singularity heralds not AI dominance, but a profound unity consciousness, connecting human and machine minds into a symbiotic, transcendent intelligence?

www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-digital-self/202405/is-it-time-to-redefine-the-singularity#:~:text=Key%20points,era%20of%20advanced%20AI%20integration.

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi

Ex-Polygon team secures $43 million Series A round for blockchain-scaling solution Avail

Cofounder Anurag Arjun says Web3’s success will hinge on each of the tens of thousands of blockchains interacting with one another seamlessly—or risk a fragmented user experience.

fortune.com/crypto/2024/06/04/ex-polygon-team-43-million-series-a-round-blockchain-scaling-solution-avail

Crypto Trading

Spot Ethereum ETFs will legitimize crypto, lead to ETH supply crunch – Integral

Crypto accounting software firm Integral said on June 3 that ETH ETFs will produce an ETH supply crunch upon launch amidst reports of high flows for existing spot Bitcoin ETFs.

cryptoslate.com/eth-etfs-expected-to-produce-supply-crunch-blackrock-etf-flows-now-25-ibit/#:~:text=Integral%20anticipates%20that%20ETF%20issuers,hold%20large%20amounts%20of%20ETH.&text=Cover%20art%2Fillustration%20via%20CryptoSlate,may%20include%20AI%2Dgenerated%20content.

VR, AR, Spatial Computing, Metaverse & Gaming

BlackFort and anyloc XR Studio Forge Blockchain Partnership for the Film Industry

BlackFort and anyloc XR Studio collaborate to innovate film distribution using blockchain. The alliance will provide transparent funding and anti-piracy measures for indie filmmakers. Fan engagement will be revolutionized through tokenized rewards, fostering active participation and support.

www.accesswire.com/870624/blackfort-and-anyloc-xr-studio-forge-blockchain-partnership-for-the-film-industry

The Singularity - a little more…

Microsoft doubles down on quantum computing and other science projects in latest reorg

Microsoft is cutting jobs in its Azure business to pursue AI, while increasing focus on quantum computing, according to internal memo obtained by BI.

www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-doubles-down-quantum-computing-latest-reorg-2024-6

Current and former OpenAI employees warn of AI's 'serious risk' and lack of oversight

A group of current and former OpenAI employees published an open letter Tuesday describing concerns about the AI industry's rapid advancement.

www.cnbc.com/2024/06/04/openai-open-ai-risks-lack-of-oversight.html

OpenAI reportedly in talks with Helion Energy to ‘buy vast quantities’ of fusion power

Helion Energy is talking with OpenAI about a deal in which the AI company "would buy vast quantities of electricity to provide power for data centers," according to the Wall Street Journal.

www.geekwire.com/2024/openai-reportedly-in-talks-with-helion-energy-to-buy-vast-quantities-of-fusion-power

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi - a little more…

Deutsche Bank and Bitpanda join forces for real-time crypto payments

Bitpanda partners with Deutsche Bank to offer real-time inbound and outbound cash payments using German IBANs for crypto traders.

cointelegraph.com/news/bitpanda-deutsche-bank-payments

European crypto sector grows by 94% with 1.6m new users in first quarter

An analysis of crypto trading app download trends on the Google Play Store by app growth solutions company, SplitMetrics, suggests that the cryptocurrency sector has bounced back following a challenging year in 2023.

www.msn.com/en-in/money/news/european-crypto-sector-grows-by-94-with-1-6m-new-users-in-first-quarter/ar-BB1nBAAZ

U.S. Navy Introduces New Blockchain Security Technology, PARANOID

Marine Insight - The maritime industry guide.

www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/u-s-navy-introduces-new-blockchain-security-technology-paranoid

Crypto Trading - a little more…

Bitcoin ETFs make 26% of BlackRock's 2024 inflows, 56% of Fidelity’s

Inflows into BlackRock and Fidelity's spot Bitcoin ETFs account for over 26% and 56% of their total ETF flows this year, Bloomberg Intelligence data shows.

cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-etf-blackrock-fidelity-bitcoin-etfs-account-large-share-total-flows

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops From $70K as Bullish Signal Strengthens

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for June 4, 2024.

www.coindesk.com/markets/2024/06/04/first-mover-americas-bitcoin-drops-from-70k-as-bullish-signal-strengthens

Hong Kong gets ready to shut down all unlicensed crypto exchanges

Hong Kong is loosing its status of international crypto hub. Why it's happening and what comes next — read more in our article.

crypto.news/hong-kong-gets-ready-to-shut-down-all-unlicensed-crypto-exchanges

ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)

CDP Launches New Sustainability Reporting Platform Aligned with IFRS Climate Disclosure Standard - ESG Today

Climate research provider and environmental disclosure system CDP announced today the launch of a new platform, aimed at streamlining and easing sustainability reporting for companies and harmonizing with emerging global standards. As part of the new launch, CDP unveiled a new questionnaire aligned with the IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standard Board’s (ISSB) new climate disclosure […]

www.esgtoday.com/cdp-aligns-new-sustainability-reporting-platform-aligned-with-ifrs-climate-disclosure-standard/#:~:text=Climate%20research%20provider%20and%20environmental,harmonizing%20with%20emerging%20global%20standards.

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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