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Cuba Libra? Island Nation Slowly Explores Cryptocurrency Options
16.7.2019
Cuba highlights the difference between bitcoin and corporate token projects like Libra
German Finance Minister: Facebook Shouldn’t Be Allowed to Compete with the Euro
16.7.2019
“The issuance of a currency does not belong in the hands of a private company," according to Germany's finance minister
CoinDesk LIVE: Unpacking the Libra Hearings
16.7.2019
CoinDesk LIVE presents opinions and commentary on Libra's hard road ahead. Join six experts and our own editors for a detailed discussion of the future of Mark Zuckerberg's cryptocurrency
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
Watch the Facebook Libra Hearing Live Now
16.7.2019
Facebook's hearing in front of the U.S. Senate is live online and we will be running commentary all day
Facebook’s Libra Should Be Regulated Like a Security, Says Former CFTC Chair
16.7.2019
Former CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler believes Facebook's Libra looks – and should be regulated like – a security
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...
Is the US Government Finally Accepting that Bitcoin is a Threat to the USD?
16.7.2019
No matter how much we deny it, Bitcoin is the future of global trade, and will most probably dethrone the current dominant currency, the US Dollar. While the world of crypto and quite a few economists believe this, the US never reacted to crypto until recently. However, in the past few weeks,...
Top Republican Touts Blockchain Privacy as Alternative to Regulating Big Tech
16.7.2019
U.S. House minority leader Kevin McCarthy has argued for the use of blockchain networks in protecting users' data from "exploitation."
US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Is ‘Not Comfortable’ With Facebook’s Libra
15.7.2019
In a press conference Monday, Mnuchin voiced the Trump administration's concerns with Facebook's Libra and cryptocurrencies like bitcoin
What to Expect When Congress Grills Facebook on Cryptocurrency This Week
15.7.2019
The Congressional hearings on Facebook's Libra are likely to focus more on the company's privacy failings than broad crypto policy questions
Facebook musí zaplatit pokutu 5 miliard dolarů. Rekordní pokuta je pro něj ale stejně malá
15.7.2019
Federální obchodní komise (FTC) se dohodla s Facebookem na pokutě za poslední přešlapy sociální sítě se soukromím svých uživatelů. Ta je ve výši přibližně 5 miliard dolarů. Dohoda je aktuálně v rukou u ministerstva spravedlnosti na finální potvrzení.
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Japan Creates Working Group to Discuss Facebook Libra Ahead of G7 Meeting
15.7.2019
Japan has set up a working group to examine the issues raised by Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project ahead of a G7 meeting this week
Bitcoin’s Price Could Rise If Facebook’s Crypto Survives Congress Hearings
15.7.2019
Bitcoin is under pressure ahead of U.S. congressional hearings on Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency on July 16 and 17. But what happens next?
Google Heads Back Into Social Media with New Venture Named ‘Shoelace’
15.7.2019
There are very few tech-related products in which Google has failed spectacularly, but social media is definitely one of those. Social media has become an industry worth hundreds of billions of dollars due to companies like Facebook, Twitter, and others. However, Google could not make a mark in...
Facebook Could Be Fined Heavily For Libra, According To Proposal From Democrats
15.7.2019
Troubles for Facebook’s Project Libra does seem to end anytime soon, as the new proposal by the Democrats might invite heavy penalties if it continues to pursue it. The new proposal demands a fine of $1 million per day for violation of rules proposed if they are implemented. The new proposal...
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...