1. LedgerX Wins CFTC Approval to Offer Physically Settled Bitcoin Futures
New York City-based LedgerX LLC (“LedgerX”) which is “a US-regulated trading platform for physically-settled digital currency derivatives”, has had its application for designation as a contract market approved by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which means that it can now offer physically settled Bitcoin futures contracts.
[Source: CryptoGlobe] ✩✩✩✩✩
2. Walmart China deploys VeChainThor blockchain to ensure food safety
Today, the Walmart China Blockchain Traceability Platform, built on the VeChainThor blockchain, was announced at the 2019 China Products Safety Publicity Week Traceability System Construction Seminar.
This seminar was jointly organized by Walmart China and the CCFA in Beijing. The announcement was in combination with Walmart China, China Chain-Store & Franchise Association (CCFA), PwC, Inner Mongolia Kerchin Co., Ltd., and VeChain.
[Source: CryptoNinjas] ✩✩✩✩
3. IOTA Foundation showcases improved algorithm with better security and scalability
The IOTA Foundation recently presented a research paper with a novel algorithm for improving the network’s ability to combat spam attacks and congestion. The algorithm takes elements from proof-of-work algorithms, like Bitcoin’s, and proof-of-stake algorithms, like that being developed for Ethereum.
[Source: CryptoSlate] ✩✩✩✩
4. Spotted: Twitch Re-enables Crypto Payments With Bitcoin & Bitcoin Cash
Streaming giant Twitch may just be re-enabling crypto payments, months after phasing it out. A Canadian user of the hugely popular online streaming service is reporting that Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash payments have been re-enabled on the platform.
[Source: CCN] ✩✩✩
5. Malaysia’s New Tech Visa Targets Blockchain Talent
Countries around the world are repositioning themselves to be the center of the next epic technological revolution that is set to be driven by Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and other emerging technological innovations.
In light of the benefits of Blockchain, Malaysia is launching a new technology visa that aims to attract international talent in the Blockchain space to the country.
[Source: CoinRevolution] ✩✩✩
6. Six Detained in Connection with $28 Million Crypto Heist in Europe
Six people have been arrested in Europe in relation to the theft of almost $28 million worth of crypto assets. There are thought to be around 4,000 victims of the scam.
Those arrested hail from both the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. They were detained earlier today on suspicion of their involvement with the crypto theft.
[Source: NewsBTC] ✩✩✩
7. Iranian government officials warn crypto miners they could be identified and attacked
The usage of country power for cryptocurrency mining is being warned against by government officials. Crypto miners operating within the nation that it would be against Iranian law to use the nation’s electrical grid for mining and other activities involving cryptocurrency.
[Source: FXStreet] ✩✩✩✩
8. Litecoin.Com now accepted by more than a million hotels and airlines
The Litecoin Foundation has teamed up with TravelbyBit, a crypto travel booking platform, to boost mainstream adoption.
[Source: DecryptMedia] ✩✩✩
9. Kraken’s Closes $13 Million Funding Round Boosting Company Valuation to $4 Billion
Kraken completed its crowdfunding round with $13,5 million raised. That way, Kraken pushed the company valuation towards $4 billion.
[Source: Coinspeaker] ✩✩✩
10. TRON Foundation announces ambitious $20 million TRX buyback
The TRON Foundation announced a $20 million TRX buyback, one of the biggest in the industry to date.
As part of TRON’s first “independence day” anniversary celebration — the day when the Foundation completed the TRX token swap from the Ethereum blockchain to its own — CEO Justin Sun held a live stream where he revealed one of the most ambitious token buybacks in the industry.
[Source: CryptoSlate] ✩✩✩
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