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Congress Holds a Skeptical Eye Against Facebook’s Libra, Scrutiny Continues
25.8.2019
Maxine Waters, the chairperson, U.S. House Financial Services stated in an interview that the committee is to continue the probe into Facebook’s Next-Gen cryptocurrency initiative, Libra. Waters’ announce it right after the Republican Patrick McHenry, released a statement to Waters pleading...
Rep. Waters Says Congress Will Continue Review of Facebook’s Libra
23.8.2019
Congresswoman Maxine Waters announced a tentative schedule for this fall including a continued review of Facebook's Libra initiative
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...
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
Facebook Owned WhatsApp Looking to Launch Mobile Payment Service in Indonesia
21.8.2019
Over the past few years, it has become abundantly clear that mobile payments are going to be the next big thing in the world of Fintech and some of the biggest companies in the world are now trying to get into it in a big way. It needs to be kept in mind that mobile …
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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
Crypto Asset NYM to Fuel Test of Tokenized Facebook Login Alternative
21.8.2019
Privacy-focused Nym Technologies plans to launch a testnet this fall. Its identity system masks identifying user data across blockchains
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...
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
[aktualita] Facebook umožní blokaci agregace uživatelských dat z externích webů a aplikací
21.8.2019
Facebook, který je dlouhodobě pod regulatorním tlakem kvůli zásahům do soukromí uživatelů a kontroverzním praktikám při nakládání s osobními uživatelskými daty, oznámil nový nástroj Off-Facebook Activity na ochranu uživatelova soukromí. Nástroj umožňuje trackovat, jaká data o uživateli sociální...
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...