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Libra’s Early Backers are Considering to Withdraw their Support Due to Growing Pressure from Regulators
23.8.2019
Recently, three of Facebook‘s initial sponsors for its scheduled Libra stablecoin launch are thinking about withdrawing their support, taking into consideration the aggressive regulatory response. A recent report from the Financial Times states that the two establishing partners...
The Push to Kill Cash – Australia’s Proposed Ban Shows It’s Not Conspiracy Theory
23.8.2019
The supposed coordination of governments and tech companies to create a one-world, cashless society is often viewed as little more than fodder for silly Youtube conspiracy videos. After all, cash is still king in daily life, even in extremely high-tech, innovative societies like Japan. Upon closer...
Tensions Rising at Facebook Libra as Backers Consider Quitting: Report
23.8.2019
Several backers of Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project are said to be considering backing out due to growing "pushback" from regulators
Libra Members Consider Quitting Project Due to Gov’t Pressure: Report
23.8.2019
Several of Facebook’s early investors for its planned Libra stablecoin are considering distancing themselves from the project
Crypto Exchange: Taiwan to Become Libra’s Chinese-language Capital
22.8.2019
Formosa Boulevard, a station of Kaohsiung MRT located in Sinsing District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. A Taiwanese cryptocurrency exchange wants to join Facebook’s Libra Association – and believes that Taiwan will become Libra’s de facto center of gravity in Chinese-speaking countries.
Per a report from...
Binance Venus Aims to Outshine Libra and Chinese National Crypto?
21.8.2019
Binance’s Venus stablecoin project aims high, but experts aren’t yet convinced about its potential short-terms success
Taipei-Based Crypto Firm Maicoin Seeks Membership in Libra Association
21.8.2019
Taiwanese crypto trading platform Maicoin is seeking to join the Libra Association to participate in developing the Libra stablecoin
Facebook is not Behind Virtual Bootcamp for Libra Cryptocurrency Developers
21.8.2019
Contrary to popular belief, Facebook is not behind the Virtual Bootcamp that is slated to begin in November, held for the Libra developers. This first incubator is being organized by Libracamp, a newly formed start-up by Israeli entrepreneurs. The start-up’s team of entrepreneurs is keen to make...
Zuckerbergova Libra ještě neexistuje, už se o ní ale zajímá Evropská komise
21.8.2019
Libra, nové elektronické platidlo Facebooku a jeho partnerů, by se sice na scéně měla objevit až příští rok, už dnes ale budí velké emoce především ze strany státních institucí, které se obávají alternativní ekonomiky, kterou by neměli pod kontrolou.
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Facebook Libra Already Facing an EU Antitrust Probe: Report
21.8.2019
Facebook is reportedly already under investigation by the EU over antitrust issues related to its Libra cryptocurrency project
EU Adds Another Hurdle For Facebook's Libra
21.8.2019
It is shaping up to be a busy year for social media giant Facebook – with EU antitrust regulators looking to grill the social network’s partners about the forthcoming Libra project.
Bloomberg says that it has “seen a document” that outlines how the European Commission (the EU’s executive body)...
Facebook-owned WhatsApp Looks to Launch Digital Payments in Indonesia
21.8.2019
WhatsApp is reportedly looking to partner with local firms to launch digital payments in Indonesia
The European Commission Concerned About Libra’s Potential Monopoly
20.8.2019
The European Commission is concerned that Libra will stifle competition from rival service providers
Can Binance Or Libra Dominate The Crypto Space?
20.8.2019
Ever since Libra was revealed in June this year, it has shaken the world, and even those who laughed at crypto were forced to sit down and take notice. Since then, there has been a debate in the mainstream that Facebook’s brainchild would affect US dominance over global politics and trade. For this...
Facebook Isn’t Behind the First Incubator for Libra Crypto Developers
20.8.2019
With $125,000 committed to a virtual bootcamp in November, Libracamp is incubating development on Facebook's Libra testnet
Winklevoss Twins Say They’re ‘In Talks’ About Joining Libra Association
20.8.2019
The Winklevoss twins have been in talks about joining Facebook’s Libra Association
China Is Racing to Launch a Digital Currency Ahead of FB’s Libra
20.8.2019
China’s central bank will soon launch its state-backed digital currency, influenced by Facebook’s Libra
‘Amazon of Japan’ Rakuten Launches Crypto Exchange Service
20.8.2019
Rakuten, the “Amazon of Japan,” announced the launch of its new crypto exchange platform Monday, August 19, offering spot trading of crypto assets via a dedicated smartphone app. The e-commerce giant has been crypto-friendly for a while now, experimenting and investing in crypto payment...
Bitcoin’s Youngest Millionaire Launches Crypto-Based ‘Libra Killer’
20.8.2019
Crypto payment app Metal adds first non-native cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrency Exchange Binance is Planning to Launch Venus, similar to Facebook Cryptocurrency Libra
20.8.2019
Binance, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, is initiating to launch “Venus,” by calling it as an “independent regional version of Libra,” as per the recent announcement. Binance further revealed that it is initiating a project that will develop digital assets...