LensLinks Issue 392

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Today in LensLinks:

• New law grants US president power to block digital asset access

• Humanoid tourist: Watch AI-powered robot climb the Great Wall of China

• FTX Might Settle Its $24 Billion IRS Tax Bill for $200 Million

• Texas is coming for Wall Street with a new BlackRock-backed stock exchange | CNN Business

• Night-vision lenses so thin and light that we can all see in the dark

• Neuromorphic computing: Where AI meets the human brain

• Is quantum computing the next technological frontier?

• SEC Boss Gary Gensler Breaks Silence on Ethereum ETFs

• Robinhood acquires global crypto exchange Bitstamp for $200M

• And Much, Much, More…

#regimentco #robinhood #sec #ftx #cryptoregulations

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“It’s hard to see how this isn’t intended to be a user-level ban power by the President on any protocol/smart contract that’s deemed by the Treasury Secretary to be ‘controlled, operated or [made] available’ by a foreign sanctions violator. Breathtaking scope and implications to corral users to KYC/permissioned chains.”

- Scott Johnsson, a prominent voice in the digital assets field

NOTABLE

New law grants US president power to block digital asset access

A new U.S. law grants the President the power to block digital asset access, sparking concerns about user-level bans and shifting toward regulated KYC-compliant blockchain networks.

cointelegraph.com/news/new-us-law-block-digital-assets

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

Humanoid tourist: Watch AI-powered robot climb the Great Wall of China

Robot Era's humanoid XBot-L showcases its locomotion versatility, enabled by force control algorithms, by climbing the Great Wall of China.

interestingengineering.com/innovation/humanoid-tourist-climbs-great-wall-of-china

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi

Roy King on LinkedIn: FTX Might Settle Its $24 Billion IRS Tax Bill for $200 Million - Decrypt

FTX May Settle Its $24 Billion IRS Tax Bill for $200 Million. #FTX is reportedly seeking to settle the Internal Revenue Service’s $24 billion claim for a…

www.linkedin.com/posts/roy-king-28124413_ftx-might-settle-its-24-billion-irs-tax-activity-7204113721021923331-qoib?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Crypto Trading

Texas is coming for Wall Street with a new BlackRock-backed stock exchange | CNN Business

Texas’ famous longhorns are coming for Wall Street’s bulls.

www.cnn.com/2024/06/05/investing/texas-stock-exchange/index.html

VR, AR, Spatial Computing, Metaverse & Gaming

Night-vision lenses so thin and light that we can all see in the dark

From evening drives to navigating a house or a park in the dark, there are so many situations where it'd be handy to slip on a simple pair of night-vision lenses and the world that's beyond human optical perception could be illuminated like never before. This vision could be a reality, with a…

newatlas.com/technology/night-vision-thin-light-lens

The Singularity - a little more…

Neuromorphic computing: Where AI meets the human brain

A frontier where computer science meets the mysteries of the human brain, neuromorphic computing represents an exciting crossover between technology and biology. Designed to mimic the way humans process information, this technology holds the promise to stir a revolution everywhere, from artificial intelligence to robotics. But what exactly is neuromorphic computing and why is it now taking center stage?

https://bit.ly/4bScuTi

Study of photons in quantum computing reveals that when photons collide, they create vortices

Vortices are a common physical phenomenon. You find them in the structure of galaxies, tornadoes and hurricanes, as well as in a cup of tea, or water as it drains from the bathtub.

phys.org/news/2024-06-photons-quantum-reveals-collide-vortices.html#:~:text=Vortices%20are%20a%20common%20physical,it%20drains%20from%20the%20bathtub.

Is quantum computing the next technological frontier?

Some people believe the technology will change the world, but others are skeptical of its risks

theweek.com/tech/quantum-computing-frontier

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi - a little more…

SEC Boss Gary Gensler Breaks Silence on Ethereum ETFs

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler drops cryptic remarks on Ethereum ETF approval process, leaving investors on edge

u.today/sec-boss-gary-gensler-breaks-silence-on-ethereum-etfs#:~:text=In%20a%20recent%20appearance%20on,Ethereum%20ETF%20S%2D1%20reports.

Robinhood acquires global crypto exchange Bitstamp for $200M

Stock-trading app Robinhood is diving deeper into the cryptocurrency realm with the acquisition of crypto exchange Bitstamp. Robinhood on Thursday said it expects the final transaction value to be around $200 million, and the deal to close in the first half of 2025. Robinhood is known for its stock-trading services, allowing ordinary consumers to invest in some of the world's largest publicly-traded companies, but it has been moving further into crypto territory over the years.

finance.yahoo.com/news/robinhood-acquires-global-crypto-exchange-124624954.html

Crypto Trading - a little more…

The Top 4 Onchain Metrics Every Crypto Investor Should Understand - Unchained

Using onchain data, investors can cut through the noise of “Crypto Twitter” and understand the fundamentals of cryptocurrencies.

unchainedcrypto.com/top-onchain-metrics-crypto-investor-know-understand-investing

39% of Family Offices Investing or Exploring Cryptocurrencies: BNY Mellon – News Bytes Bitcoin News

The 2024 BNY Mellon Wealth Management Study reveals a divided perspective among family offices regarding cryptocurrency investments.

news.bitcoin.com/39-of-family-offices-investing-or-exploring-cryptocurrencies-bny-mellon

Trillion-Dollar Asset Manager Franklin Templeton Explores New Crypto Fund

Franklin Templeton, the 77-year-old mutual fund heavyweight named in honor of founding father Benjamin Franklin, is exploring launching a new crypto fund that will invest in a range of tokens beyond bitcoin and ether, according to people with direct knowledge of the effort. While some ...

www.theinformation.com/articles/trillion-dollar-asset-manager-franklin-templeton-explores-new-crypto-fund

ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)

ESG and FTX: How VCs can invest more responsibility into crypto this time around

New guidance from VentureESG "can help crypto investors in private markets address ESG concerns and allow the tech to deliver on its promise."

impactalpha.com/esg-and-ftx-how-vcs-can-invest-more-responsibility-into-crypto-this-time-around

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