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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
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
Germany Aims at Blocking Facebook’s Libra Along with Other Private Stablecoins
19.9.2019
With the rapid advancement of blockchain-based technologies, stablecoins, a fast-growing subset of cryptocurrencies are also on the rise. Stablecoins are designed by pegging their value to some other asset, like fiat currencies or exchange-traded commodities, in order to avoid drastic fluctuations...
David Marcus, the Head of Facebook’s Libra, Says Libra will not be a threat to Monetary Sovereignty
17.9.2019
David Marcus, Previous PayPal president and the Head of Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency, has taken to twitter by opposing the idea that the digital currency will make threats against monetary Authority of sovereign countries. 2/ Recently there's been a lot of talk about how Libra could...
Facebook’s David Marcus Responds to Critics Over Libra ‘Threat’
16.9.2019
The head of Facebook's Calibra has spoken out to "debunk" allegations that the Libra project poses a threat to nations' fiscal sovereignty
Bug Bounty Program of Libra Association Opens Door to Public Scrutiny
28.8.2019
The social networking giant, Facebook, is leaving no stone unturned to make its well-planned cryptocurrency, Libra’s, launch a massive success. In its attempt to induce an increased amount of external contributors to its much-anticipated project, Libra, the Libra Association has announced a ‘Bug...
Facebook’s Libra Token Back in Action, As Delegation from US to Visit Switzerland for Discussions
19.8.2019
Ever since it was unveiled on June 18, Libra has been in the headlines, mostly for controversial reasons. From the US Congress to the Senate, from the US to the UK, lawmakers everywhere had polarizing views about the token. While a few of them felt that this Libra could help curtail illegal...
Who Is David Marcus: Bitcoin Believer Turned Facebook’s Libra Boss
10.8.2019
An early Bitcoiner and a real “mensch”: a portrait of a man behind Facebook’s crypto project Libra, David Marcus
MasterCard is Looking for Twenty-Eight Crypto-Experts for Hiring
5.8.2019
MasterCard is focusing on building its own crypto team. Recently, it has posted job openings for 28 crypto experts for the same. The platform offers credit card, prepaid card & debit card payment services to its huge user-base. The new plan to create a crypto team will have its ‘blockchain...
G7 Agrees on Crypto Action Plan Spurred by Facebook’s Libra
20.7.2019
G7 finance chiefs met this week and Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency was high on their agenda. They agreed on several crypto initiatives and fast regulatory responses to projects such as Libra, calling for them to meet the highest standards of financial regulation. Also read: G20 Leaders Issue...
Lawmakers Amp Up Pressure on Facebook to Halt Libra Cryptocurrency Development
17.7.2019
U.S. lawmakers repeatedly pressed Facebook's top blockchain exec to halt development of the Libra cryptocurrency in Tuesday's hearing
Bitcoin Noticeably Absent From Senate Hearing on Facebook’s Libra
16.7.2019
For a panel about a proposed cryptocurrency, Tuesday's Senate Facebook hearing was light on actual crypto talk
Facebook will Refrain from Launching Its Crypto Libra until Necessary Approvals are Acquired
16.7.2019
The discussions and debates around Facebook’s ambitious cryptocurrency project Libra never seem to come to an end. It is a well-known fact that Facebook has faced a lot of flak from policymakers, globally, citing data privacy, money laundering, security, consumer protection, and other illegal usage...
What to Expect When Congress Grills Facebook on Cryptocurrency This Week
15.7.2019
The Congressional hearings on Facebook's Libra are likely to focus more on the company's privacy failings than broad crypto policy questions
Facebook’s David Marcus Assures Congress That Libra Will Cooperate
10.7.2019
Facebook’s David Marcus has written a letter to Maxine Waters and other members of the House Financial Services Committee to address concerns surrounding Libra
Facebook to Senators: Libra Crypto Will Respect Consumer Privacy
9.7.2019
Facebook's David Marcus told lawmakers its new libra cryptocurrency will not store or share personal financial information – with a few caveats
Central Bank Executives Of Europe Demand Rapid Regulatory Action For Facebook’s Libra
8.7.2019
Facebook’s ambitious and much-talked-about cryptocurrency Libra never fails to keep the crypto community abuzz. Whether it is about its whitepaper release or regulatory concerns, Libra is almost always in the news. The latest update doing the rounds, as reported by Bloomberg on 7th July 2019,...
David Marcus Busts Misunderstandings By US Regulators, Promises Testify Before The Senate
7.7.2019
Facebook’s much-awaited cryptocurrency Libra made the entire world to sit down, and take notice. Well, it doesn’t happen every day that a social networking company with over a 2 billion strong user base launches its own currency. Soon after Libra’s launch, regulators globally, and more...
The Swiss Are Onto Something: Facebook, Libra and the Case for Decentralization
4.7.2019
A recent letter from the U.S. House of Representatives to social media giant Facebook has crypto users speculating feverishly. The implications of the letter, and Calibra CEO David Marcus’ recent response, will inform the future of money not only in America, but worldwide. House Chairwoman...
Facebook’s David Marcus Addresses Libra Trust Issues
4.7.2019
Facebook’s David Marcus addressed trust concerns surrounding the Libra cryptocurrency in a recent post