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Despite a Row of Defections, Facebook Unveils its Crypto Libra
15.10.2019
The recent row of defections by major global companies doesn’t seem to have deterred Facebook’s spirits. The leading social network giant, on Monday, has officially taken a step forward with its plans of creating its own cryptocurrency known as Libra. The Libra Association has signed up 21 members...
Facebook-Led Libra Forms Governing Council After Big-Name Departures
15.10.2019
At a charter signing in Geneva on Monday, the Libra Association locked in 21 members of its governing council
Visa, Mastercard, Ebay, Stripe Join Paypal in Leaving Libra
12.10.2019
Most payment companies have now pulled out of Facebook’s Libra project. Visa, Mastercard, Ebay, and Stripe have followed Paypal in dropping out of the project amid regulatory concerns. The Libra Association has responded to the exodus of these companies. David Marcus, who is in charge of...
Ripple to Use Blockchain Technology for Finastra Banking Operations
9.10.2019
Finastra has partnered with Ripple blockchain solutions for using blockchain technology for its cross border transactions. The contract will facilitate Finastra customers with efficient and speedy operations using Ripple’s blockchain-based cloud network. Ripple will induce its RippleNet network...
Launch of Libra May Postpone Amidst Global Resistance
30.9.2019
Since its announcement in June 2019, Libra has been making waves across the globe regarding its proposed plans. The launch is likely in the mid-2020, but it is facing a lot of resistance since its inception from the financial world. A massive wave of political skepticism and regulatory concerns...
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...
Baristická lekce v nabírání
12.8.2019
Na svých kurzech lidi učím, jak se poučit z každodenních situací. Tady je jeden příklad takového myšlení. (V originále Hiring lessons from barista shopping, autorem je Marcus Blankenship.)
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’s Marcus Says He’d Accept 100% of His Pay in Libra
16.7.2019
Facebook blockchain exec David Marcus told lawmakers he would be willing to accept 100 percent of his salary in Libra
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...