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Ripple Exec: Libra’s Major Flaw Is That It’s a ‘Walled Garden’
27.9.2019
Ripple exec argues that Facebook is building a “walled garden” with Libra digital currency
Facebook-Led Libra Could Be Boon to UN, Says Crypto Project’s Chief
27.9.2019
The head of the Libra Association has argued that the Facebook-led cryptocurrency could help the U.N. achieve its sustainable development goals
‘No Argument’ for Replacing Dollar’s Global Role With Crypto: Ex-Fed Official
26.9.2019
The ex-official pushed back at a suggestion from the chief of the Bank of England that a Libra-like crypto should replace USD in global markets
Ex-Fed Man Frets About Libra-like Coins + 9 More Crypto News
26.9.2019
Simon Potter. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, AFME
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Facebook’s Zuckerberg Appears to Put Libra Launch Date in Doubt
26.9.2019
In an interview, Mark Zuckerberg suggested that it might be a while before the Libra cryptocurrency actually gets its launch
Zuckerberg: ‘Sensitive for Society’ Libra Crypto Has No Launch Date
26.9.2019
Facebook CEO: “We’ve changed” when it comes to Libra
Libra Crypto Is ‘Undoubtedly’ a Wakeup Call for Central Banks, Says ECB Exec
26.9.2019
The Facebook-backed stable coin solves problems and could create others
Ex-Fed Official: Ending US Dollar Dominance for Crypto Makes No Sense
26.9.2019
Ex-Fed official Simon Potter says that the plan to end the U.S. dollar’s dominance by replacing it with a digital currency makes no sense
US House Financial Services Committee and SEC: Whose Move on Crypto?
25.9.2019
A follow-up to Tuesday’s U.S. House hearing with the SEC asks where to look for coming crypto regulation
Facebook’s David Marcus Advocates for Blockchain-Based Payment Networks
25.9.2019
David Marcus has set forth arguments in favor of blockchain-based payment networks
ECB Exec Says Libra Could Address Failings of Global Payments System
25.9.2019
Libra has been a wakeup call for banks to consider major issues in global payment systems, an ECB board member says
EU and Libra: Facebook’s Project Getts Challenged as ‘Eurocoin’ Looms
24.9.2019
EU politicians eye up “Eurocoin” to battle Libra in Europe as the lawmakers and central bankers fear that private currencies can disrupt economies and sovereignty
Updates Ongoing: US House Hearing With Commissioners of the SEC
24.9.2019
CT reports live from the House Financial Services Committee hearing with the SEC
Bank of Japan Governor: Libra Needs Globally-Coordinated Regulation
24.9.2019
Facebook’s planned Libra stablecoin could have a “huge impact on society,” says the governor of the Bank of Japan
Japan’s Central Bank Chief Calls for International Effort on Libra Regulation
24.9.2019
The governor of the Bank of Japan has called for global cooperation in regulating stablecoins like the Facebook-led Libra
IBM Says It’s Open to Working With Facebook on Libra Crypto
23.9.2019
IBM says it's ready to work with its clients who are interested in Facebook’s Libra
USD to Lead a Group of Fiat Currencies Backing Libra
23.9.2019
As per the reports, Facebook’s cryptocurrency, Libra will be backed by 50% by the US dollar and the rest by Japanese Yen (comprising 14%), Euro (comprising 18%), Pound Sterling (comprising 11%) and Singapore Dollar (comprising 7%). Chinese Yuan has not been included in the list till now. Facebook’s...
Facebook Reveals Libra Crypto’s Currency Basket Breakdown: Report
23.9.2019
Facebook has reportedly revealed the percentage breakdown of the basket of global currencies that will underpin its Libra cryptocurrency
Facebook Buys Chatbot Startup Servicefriend to Integrate Into Calibra
22.9.2019
Facebook acquires Israeli chatbot startup Servicefriend for Calibra’s customer service
Altcoins Soar, Zuckerberg Turns on Charm, North Korea’s Coin: Hodler’s Digest, Sept. 16–22
22.9.2019
In this week’s Hodler’s Digest, Zuckerberg turns on the charm, altcoins explode, and an “African Bitcoin Bull” does a good deed