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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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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
Indian Authorities Express Concerns Over Facebook’s Libra
8.7.2019
India’s Economic Affairs Secretary said he is not comfortable with Facebook’s stablecoin Libra
China’s Central Bank Developing Own Digital Currency in Response to Libra
8.7.2019
The Chinese central bank is developing its own digital currency in response to Facebook’s forthcoming Libra stablecoin
Libra, TON and JPMorgan Coin Compared: Are They Heroes or Villains?
8.7.2019
Libra, Ton and JPMorgan Coin, the three projects proposing a new approach to blockchain and cryptocurrencies — a giant step toward adoption or the meddling of big business in the world of crypto?
Facebook Libra Threat Could Spur Work on China’s National Digital Currency: PBoC Official
8.7.2019
China's central bank could hasten development of its own digital cash to counter the threat posed by Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency, an official says
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,...
Korean Watchdog Warns of Financial Stability Risk From Facebook’s Libra
8.7.2019
Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project threatens the stability of financial systems, according to South Korea's Financial Services Commission
Facebook’s Libra Is a ‘Wake-Up Call’ for Regulators, Says ECB Policymaker
8.7.2019
Benoit Coeure of the European Central Bank has said projects like Facebook's Libra require faster action from regulators
Hodler’s Digest, July 1–7: Top Stories, Price Movements, Quotes and FUD of the Week
7.7.2019
This week in the Hodler’s Digest, Facebook faces growing resistance over libra, and a banking boss makes an extravagant U-turn
European Central Bank Exec Calls for Fast Regulatory Action Regarding Libra
7.7.2019
Financial regulators must act fast to prepare for Facebook’s Libra stablecoin, according to European Central Bank executive board member Benoit Coeure
Facebook’s Libra Lacks Foundational Components for Crypto Key Security
7.7.2019
After a review of documentation for the Libra protocol and its planned ecosystem, Steven Sprague believes Facebook left out key security components
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...
Circle CEO Hopes Libra’s Unique Needs Trigger Positive Regulation
6.7.2019
Facebook's Libra will run in a closed-loop permission scheme, requiring unique regulation, according to Jeremy Allaire, CEO of payments company Circle
Japan’s Central Bank Rules Out Issuing Cryptocurrency, Say Would Mean Dropping Cash
6.7.2019
Japan’s central bank, Bank of Japan has put the question of launching cryptocurrencies to rest. A bank official stated on Friday that issuing a central bank cryptocurrency would require the county to end cash totally, which at this stage isn’t feasible. Deputy Governor of the Bank...
Libra Isn’t a Cryptocurrency. It’s a Glimpse of a New Asset Class
6.7.2019
Noelle Acheson argues that Libra is not a cryptocurrency, it’s a security. That in itself is a huge innovation, and perhaps a glimpse of what is yet to come
Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Google - Who Will Follow Facebook's Libra?
6.7.2019
After months of rumors, Facebook has finally confirmed the existence of its Libra cryptocurrency project. However, the new stablecoin’s announcement has predictably given rise to speculation over another question: when will the other FAANG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google) corporations...