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Cryptocurrency Derivatives Series: Key Take-Aways of Bakkt BTC Physically-Settled Futures
LedgerX's CEO Paul Chou took to Twitter and threatened to sue the CFTC for not doing "the right thing". On August 1, CoinDesk updated its LedgerX story to report that a statement issued by the CFTC had asserted that LedgerX has "not yet been approved by the Commission" to offer physically-settled bitcoin futures. [Full Article...]
Pig ear dog treats could harm animals and humans — CDC
A warning about a multistate salmonella outbreak tied to the treats has been updated to include all pig ear products. Consumers are urged not to purchase pig ear treats or feed them to their dogs; retailers are being told not to sell them anymore. [Full Article...]
Italy bars McDonald’s fast-food amidst monuments of ancient Rome
The Ministry for Cultural Heritage on Wednesday announced the decision to prohibit the fast-food giant from opening a location near the Baths of Caracalla, which dates back to the third century. According to website statista.com, Italy past year had the fourth highest number of McDonald's restaurants in the European Union with 578, behind only Germany, France and Britain. [Full Article...]
Trump to announce European Union trade deal on beef sales
President Donald Trump is set to make the announcement Friday afternoon at the White House. The European Commission announced in June that it had reached an agreement with the U.S.to allow more hormone-free US beef onto the European market. [Full Article...]
Impossible Whopper goes nationwide at Burger King
OSI has more than 65 facilities in 17 countries. OSI will begin making the Impossible Burger starting next month, adding short-term capacity to Impossible's own Oakland factory. But Rebellyous founder and CEO Christie Lagally said co-manufacturing isn't ideal, since plant-based companies have to compete for time and space with other products. [Full Article...]
Oscar Mayer Unveils New Ice Dog Sandwich
Oscar Meyer announced ahead of Friday's National Ice Cream Sandwich Day that it partnered with NY ice cream company il laboratorio del gelato to create the Ice Dog Sandwich , an ice cream sandwich inspired by hot dogs. Courageous enough to try the Ice Dog Sandwich? Want to get your hands on one of these unique treats? Oscar Mayer is deploying a Weinermobile on the streets of New York City, ... [Full Article...]
CannTrust (NYSE:CTST) Shares Gap Down to $2.18
On Wednesday, the special committee retained a financial advisor to assist in a review of strategic alternatives, including a potential sale of a portion or all of the company. While producing unlicensed cannabis is a severe infraction in Canada , it was made even worse when it was found out that some of this illegally produced marijuana was sold to worldwide markets. [Full Article...]
Hong Kong police arrest eight ahead of another weekend of protests
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam and other Chinese officials and diplomats have made similar accusations, while the head of the police union was quoted by Chinese media today as calling for an investigation into the alleged U.S. Tensions are running high and many in the city are growing tired, including protesters, public transit workers, police officers, health workers and first responders. [Full Article...]