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US May Bar Large Tech Firms From Issuing Cryptocurrencies
15.7.2019
Lawmakers in the U.S. are discussing a bill that seeks to prevent large technology institutions in the country from issuing cryptocurrencies
How US ‘Keep Big Tech Out of Finance’ Draft Bill Targets Facebook’s Libra
14.7.2019
Facebook’s digital currency plans have caused concern among bureaucrats worldwide and members of the U.S. government seem fearful of a giant tech establishing itself as a financial institution. Prior to the U.S. congressional hearings and the upcoming G7 finance meeting, a U.S. discussion...
Libra is a Red Herring. Facebook's Main Game is Calibra
14.7.2019
Calibra has little to do with the ideals behind blockchain. The digital wallet is more like a traditional bank account.
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Amid the hype around Facebook’s plan to launch its own digital token, Libra, there’s one big question. How is the company going to profit...
China Might Permit WeChat To Come Up With Cryptocurrency
14.7.2019
The impending launch of Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency is seemingly having many implications on both economic and political fronts around the globe. Especially this development is seen with utmost interest among the business circles in China and the strained relationship with the US and...
Mark Cuban ‘Not a Big Fan’ of Facebook’s Libra
12.7.2019
The Shark Tank co-host things Facebook's Libra is a "big mistake."
The Best Responses to Donald Trump’s Claim That Bitcoin Is Backed by ‘Thin Air’
12.7.2019
The cryptosphere was rubbing its hands with glee when U.S. president Donald Trump fired off a typically cantankerous tweetstorm on June 11 in which he took aim at Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies and Libra. Bitcoiners relished the sudden attention directed towards their sphere from the president’s...
US President Donald Trump Says He’s ‘Not a Fan’ of Bitcoin
12.7.2019
US President Donald Trump tweeted about bitcoin and Facebook's Libra on Thursday. He's not a fan
Libra Can Teach China One Thing, Suggests Ex-Central Banker
11.7.2019
Zhou Xiaochuan. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, Bloomberg Markets and Finance
The Chinese government may be about to rethink its strategy towards “digital currencies,” a recent speech by the country’s former central bank governor, Zhou Xiaochuan, suggests.
Zhou, who served as the governor...
China Should Prepare Digital Yuan to Counter Facebook Libra: Ex-PBoC Chief
11.7.2019
China should revamp its plan for a national digital currency in the face of Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency, says the central bank's former head
Bitcoin Price Slips 10% in 24 Hrs as Fed Raises Facebook Libra Concerns
11.7.2019
U.S. Fed Chairman sparks crypto rout with Facebook Libra comments
Top-6 Issues Experts/Entities Have With Libra
11.7.2019
Libra faces intense scrutiny as lawmakers and industry experts highlight its potential risks
How 10 Countries Respond to Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency
11.7.2019
A growing number of governments have responded to Facebook’s cryptocurrency plans including China, France, India, Japan, South Korea, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, the U.K., and the U.S. Several intergovernmental organizations have also weighed in such as the European Central Bank and the Bank...
Fed Chair Says Facebook Needs to Satisfy Regulatory Concerns Regarding Libra
10.7.2019
The chair of the Federal Reserve said Facebook needs to address a number of concerns thoroughly and carefully before it can move forward with Libra
Expert: Facebook’s Libra Could Face Difficulties Entering Thai Market
10.7.2019
Fiscal Policy Office legal officer Sumaporn Manason stated that Libra will likely face difficulties entering Thailand
Fed Chair Says Libra ‘Cannot Go Forward’ Until Facebook Addresses Concerns
10.7.2019
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said Facebook should not be allowed to launch its Libra cryptocurrency until the company details how it will handle a number of regulatory concerns
Winklevoss Twins’ Gemini Exchange May Join Facebook’s Libra Project
10.7.2019
The Winklevoss twins might mend fences with Mark Zuckerberg through the Libra cryptocurrency project
‘PayPal is F*cked’: BitMEX CEO Says Facebook Libra Will Make Banks ‘Dumb Nodes’
10.7.2019
PayPal is a dead end, says BitMEX’s Arthur Hayes
Ex-PBoC Governor: China Must Take Precautions Against Libra Trend
10.7.2019
The former governor of the People’s Bank of China says “China should take precautions” against the trend represented by Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency
Facebook Says It Won’t Launch Crypto in India Due to Regulatory Issues
10.7.2019
Facebook reportedly said that current regulatory restrictions mean it has "no plans" to launch its digital wallet service and crypto in India
Facebook Defends Libra in the U.S. Senate, Has No Plans for India
10.7.2019
Social media giant Facebook is working to ease concerns by lawmakers in Washington, D.C. about its new cryptocurrency project Libra, co-launched with 27 partners. Also, the company confirmed it has no plans for India for now.
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