LensLinks Issue 397

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• Michael Saylor's 21 Rules for Bitcoin calls Bitcoin 'Chaos' and an 'economic virus'

• Apple’s new artificial intelligence leaves out more than 90% of current iPhone users

• The Psychological Differences Between Bitcoin and Ethereum Governance

• Bitcoin ETFs see sharp $226.2M outflow amid ETH ETF news

• McDonald’s Launches 'My Happy Place' Metaverse in Singapore - Altcoin Buzz

• Council Post: Quantum AI And Cognitive Robotics: The Future Of Intelligent Machines

• Robotic revolution or marketing mirage? Inside China's humanoid robot industry

• Generative AI takes robots a step closer to general purpose | TechCrunch

• What It’s Really Like to Just Trade Crypto All Day

• Crypto trading addiction has become a public health concern in the UK — NHS

• More Central Banks Are Exploring a CBDC, BIS Survey Finds

• And Much, Much, More…

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- Michael Saylor

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Michael Saylor's 21 Rules for Bitcoin calls Bitcoin 'Chaos' and an 'economic virus'

In his keynote at BTC Prague, MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor articulated a vision of Bitcoin as the world’s first perfect money, a profound innovation with the potential to reshape economic and political systems globally. Drawing parallels to historic scientific revolutions, Saylor positioned Bitcoin as a disruptive economic force, ushering in a new era of financial […]

cryptoslate.com/michael-saylors-21-rules-for-bitcoin-calls-bitcoin-chaos-and-an-economic-virus

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

Apple’s new artificial intelligence leaves out more than 90% of current iPhone users

Siri’s big improvements will also not reach HomePod speakers or the Apple Watch, the devices that most depend on voice control

english.elpais.com/technology/2024-06-14/apples-new-artificial-intelligence-leaves-out-more-than-90-of-current-iphone-users.html

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi

The Psychological Differences Between Bitcoin and Ethereum Governance

An attempt to bridge the gap between good-faith advocates of both networks and show how the two largest crypto networks’ development processes matter for long-term success.

www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/06/14/the-psychological-differences-between-bitcoin-and-ethereum-governance

Crypto Trading

Bitcoin ETFs see sharp $226.2M outflow amid ETH ETF news

Bitcoin spot ETFs experienced a sharp $226.2 million outflow amid market volatility and news about the expected launch of ETH ETFs.

cryptoslate.com/insights/bitcoin-etfs-see-sharp-226m-outflow-amid-eth-etf-news

VR, AR, Spatial Computing, Metaverse & Gaming

McDonald’s Launches 'My Happy Place' Metaverse in Singapore - Altcoin Buzz

The 'My Happy Place' metaverse in Singapore represents a significant step towards blending traditional dining experiences.

www.altcoinbuzz.io/cryptocurrency-news/mcdonalds-launches-my-happy-place-metaverse-in-singapore

The Singularity - a little more…

Council Post: Quantum AI And Cognitive Robotics: The Future Of Intelligent Machines

Quantum AI represents a revolutionary leap in computational power and efficiency.

www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2024/06/14/quantum-ai-and-cognitive-robotics-the-future-of-intelligent-machines

Robotic revolution or marketing mirage? Inside China's humanoid robot industry

In China's humanoid robotics industry, UBTECH is supplying Walker S robots to Dongfeng and Xiaomi is relocating its robotic arm, though the impact remains uncertain.

interestingengineering.com/innovation/china-humanoid-robotics-industry

Generative AI takes robots a step closer to general purpose | TechCrunch

The push to produce a robotic intelligence that can fully leverage the wide breadth of movements opened up by bipedal humanoid design has been a key topic for researchers.

techcrunch.com/2024/06/12/generative-ai-takes-robots-a-step-closer-to-general-purpose

Blockchain, Tokens & DeFi - a little more…

More Central Banks Are Exploring a CBDC, BIS Survey Finds

There's a greater chance of a wholesale CBDC being issued within six years than a retail one, according to the report.

www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/06/14/more-central-banks-are-exploring-a-cbdc-bis-survey-finds/amp

Holograph hack leads to $7M loss, HLG token dives 80%

The platform confirmed a malicious actor compromised its Holograph Operator Contract, minting 1 billion HLG tokens valued at $7 million.

cryptoslate.com/holograph-hack-leads-to-7m-loss-hlg-token-dives-80-percent

The SEC Appears to be Changing Its Position on Recognizing Tokens as Securities. What’s Next? | HackerNoon

Gary Gensler and the SEC have finally softened on crypto. Why the sudden change?

hackernoon.com/the-sec-appears-to-be-changing-its-position-on-recognizing-tokens-as-securities-whats-next

Crypto Trading - a little more…

What It’s Really Like to Just Trade Crypto All Day

How to make and lose a fortune with digital money. 

www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-14/what-it-s-really-like-to-just-trade-crypto-all-day

Crypto trading addiction has become a public health concern in the UK — NHS

Amanda Pritchard, chief executive of the UK's National Health Service, urges lawmakers to address the growing problem of young people becoming addicted to crypto trading, as specialist gambling clinics witness an increase in such cases.

cryptobriefing.com/crypto-trading-addiction-uk

Wall Street Journal on The Rise of Degens: A New Era in Stock and Crypto Market Trading

According to a report by Hannah Miao and Gunjan Banerji for The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), a unique group of traders, known as "degens," has significantly impacted the stock and crypto markets in recent times.

www.cryptoglobe.com/latest/2024/06/wall-street-journal-on-the-rise-of-degens-a-new-era-in-stock-and-crypto-market-trading

ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)

Crypto Custody Firm Fireblocks Partners With Coinbase International Exchange for More 'Reliable' Trading

Fireblocks customers can now connect to their Coinbase International Exchange account and protect exchange operations using the custody tech firm’s governance and policy rules.

www.coindesk.com/business/2024/06/10/crypto-custody-firm-fireblocks-partners-with-coinbase-international-exchange-for-more-reliable-trading

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