| ETC mainnet has activated the Agharta hard fork; CME Bitcoin options have been delayed

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2020-01-13 08:00 (UTC+8)

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The secret project that Sun Yuchen will start is partnered with Samsung Mobile, and no new tokens will be generated.

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The secret project that Sun Yuchen will start is partnered with Samsung Mobile, and no new tokens will be generated.

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ETC mainnet has activated the Agharta hard fork

According to EtcNodes data, ETC has reached the Agharta hard fork upgrade block height of 9573000, and the main network has activated the Agharta hard fork. It is reported that the Agharta hard fork upgrade includes EIP 145 (bitwise shift instruction in EVM), EIP 1014 (Skinny CREATE2, state channel performance is significantly improved) and EIP 1052 (EXTCODEHASH operation code). This upgrade will continue to enrich the ecology and application scenarios of ETC, and the ETC network will provide better infrastructure for blockchain projects and DApps.

digital currency

Ethereum 2.0 has released version 0 code specification v0.10.0

Report: DeFi's return on investment last year was about 250%

Cryptocurrency data provider Messari reports that if you invest $100 in each of the four major DeFi fields in early 2019, you will get a return of $1,400, a yield of about 250%. Additionally, asset management was the top performing industry, followed by prediction markets, lending, and decentralized exchanges. (Bitcoinist)

Justin Sun: The secret project partner to be launched is Samsung Mobile, and no new tokens will be generated
Justin Sun responded to netizens on Twitter, saying that the secret project partner for BitTorrent and DLive is Samsung Mobile. In addition, it pointed out that the project will compete with platforms such as Twitch, Periscope, Netflix, and YouTube, and is entirely based on TRON and BitTorrent. Also, no new tokens will be generated; BTT and TRX will be used.

Justin Sun previously tweeted, “A secret project will be launched for BitTorrent and DLive. According to conservative forecasts, the project will generate at least billions of dollars in revenue for the BTT and TRX ecosystems and attract at least 100 million new users.” However, The remarks were ridiculed by The Block research director and others.

Privacy infrastructure project NuCypher is about to launch an incentivized testnet

CME Bitcoin Options Scheduled to Launch Today May Still Await Regulatory Approval

After checking the CME Bitcoin Options introduction page, it was found that the CME Bitcoin Options, which was originally scheduled to be launched on January 13, is still waiting for regulatory approval. However, CME said in its FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) about the product that the options product is eligible for block trading and is subject to Exchange Rule 526. The minimum trade volume is 5 contracts. (scallions)

DAppTotal: The total number of EOS mainnet accounts exceeded 1.7 million

Study: 298 Crypto Whales Control Huge BTC, ETH & LTC

While bitcoin transactions are traceable, the identities of most of the addresses, often owned by early investors and, in some cases, cryptocurrency exchanges, remain shrouded in mystery. According to IntoTheBlock, 39 crypto whales hold 11.1% of all existing Bitcoin, 154 addresses account for 40% of all ETH, and 128 addresses account for 47% of all LTC. Meanwhile, more than half of Tether’s circulating supply is in the hands of 140 wallets. (The Daily Hodl)

Blockchain industry

State Grid Electric Vehicle Chairman: Use blockchain technology to ensure that electric vehicles use clean energy through traceability

Sichuan launches blockchain electronic invoice pilot in Pilot Free Trade Zone

LedgerX Appoints New CEO and Announces $4 Million Funding

Investment and Financing

LedgerX Appoints New CEO and Announces $4 Million Funding

Thai Blockchain Startup Lightnet Completes $31.2 Million Series A Funding

Lightnet, a Thai blockchain startup based on Stellar, has completed its A-round financing of US$31.2 million and will be committed to promoting the development of cross-border payments in Southeast Asian countries. This round of financing was jointly led by Singapore's UOB Venture Management and Seven Bank. The proceeds will be used to strengthen Lightnet's investment in Stellar Network's underlying blockchain technology and build a next-generation financial mobile network. (Business Insider)

global policy

Huo Xuewen, director of the Beijing Financial Bureau: announced the first batch of projects entering the regulatory sandbox this week, including blockchain technology

The Third Session of the 15th National People's Congress of Beijing is about to be held. On the evening of January 11, the relevant departments of the "one government and two courts" were asked by representatives on the spot. Regarding the financial technology "regulatory sandbox" that Beijing took the lead in piloting in the country, Beijing's local financial Huo Xuewen, director of the Supervision and Administration Bureau, said that the financial technology "regulatory sandbox" was launched last year, and the first batch of projects entering the box was announced this week. Huo Xuewen said that the key to testing blockchain technology is not only to test the technology itself, but also to test the role of the project in serving the real economy, such as how well it can serve small and micro businesses, improve financial risk management, and provide financial value to more people. (Beijing News)