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Hodler’s Digest, June 17–23: Top Stories, Price Movements, Quotes and FUD of the Week
23.6.2019
This week in the Hodler’s Digest, Facebook releases a white paper for the Libra project, and the QuadrigaCX scandal gets more scandalous
Hodler’s Digest, June 17–23: Top Stories, Price Movements, Quotes and FUD of the Week
23.6.2019
This week in the Hodler’s Digest, Facebook releases a white paper for the Libra project, and the QuadrigaCX scandal gets more scandalous
How Facebook’s Libra Will Affect Other Cryptocurrencies Focused On Global Payments And Transfers?
23.6.2019
Facebook is by far the most significant social network, with its user base running in a couple of billions, and a presence in almost every country on this planet. Understandably, the giant entering the cryptocurrency space has made regulators across the globe worried and protest against...
Libra Will Allow People To Use Digital Cash, And Will Prevent Money Laundering, Says David Marcus
23.6.2019
Cryptocurrencies and blockchain are two very complicated and technical subjects which require an in-depth study and efforts to understand. This is what lacks among most regulators and critics of, which leads to various accusations resulting from unawareness. Facebook’s Vice President for Messaging...
Reserve Bank Of Australia Chief Skeptical Over Facebook’s Libra, Says Very Difficult To Take Off Down Under
23.6.2019
Libra’s tussle with regulatory authorities worldwide doesn’t seem to stop. This time the Chief of the Reserve Bank of Australia has openly criticized the token stating that it cannot overtake the country’s traditional digital banking. RBA Chief Philip Lowe stated that he is quite skeptical...
With Libra, Facebook Moves Toward Becoming an Independent Nation
23.6.2019
The world’s newest country?
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Facebook has announced a plan to launch a new cryptocurrency named the Libra, adding another layer to its efforts to dominate global communications and business. Backed by huge finance and technology companies including...
Týden Živě: Neomezená mobilní data v Česku, Facebook Libra a přecpaná Praha
23.6.2019
Operátoři po prázdninách testují neomezená mobilní data • Facebook představil vlastní kryptoměnu Libra • Do PRahy se valí tisíce lidí. Asi na Maker Faire
Australian Reserve Bank Official Advises Caution in Anticipation of Libra
22.6.2019
RBA governor Philip Lowe discusses how Libra faces many hurdles regarding regulatory compliance, and believes Facebook needs to prove a solid business case
Pariahs of Silicon Valley: How Ben Mezrich Writes About the Winklevoss Twins
21.6.2019
Ben Mezrich’s new book into the lives of the Winklevoss twins casts Mark Zuckerberg as the villian and the Winklevii as the heroes, but is it that simple?
Facebook’s Blockchain Hiring Spree Continues With Search for Finance Lead
21.6.2019
Fresh off releasing the white paper for its Libra coin, Facebook is looking to hire a finance program manager in blockchain
G7 Forming Task Force in Response Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency
21.6.2019
France is setting up a task force within the Group of Seven nations to examine regulatory issues raised by Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency
Facebook Holds Talk With Banks For Libra Association
21.6.2019
While introducing a new payment system or currency that is meant for replacing the old one, banks play the most vital role that cannot be replaced by any other institution. Previously Facebook had partnered with MasterCard, PayPal, and Visa the most robust payment networks, but it had missed...
Ripple CEO: Bitcoin and XRP Aren’t Competitors — I’m Long BTC
21.6.2019
There is no competition between bitcoin and XRP, Ripple CEO said, adding that there will not be one single crypto to ‘’rule them all”
France Creates G7 Taskforce to Examine Facebook’s Libra, Crypto Regulation
21.6.2019
A G7 taskforce is being created to examine how central banks can regulate cryptocurrencies such as Facebook’s libra
CNBC Host Joe ‘Squawk’ Becomes an Unlikely Hero for Bitcoin
21.6.2019
CNBC’s Joe Kernen claims he is being treated “like a god” on Twitter following an interview where he questioned whether libra is a cryptocurrency
EToro Confirms Tokenized Asset Trial on Facebook Libra
21.6.2019
Protocol of embattled Libra from Facebook gets vote of confidence from eToro
Facebook’s Libra Faces Strong Hostility From US Regulators, Though Europe Has Opened Arms
21.6.2019
Facebook’s much-awaited cryptocurrency Libra had launched just a couple of days ago, and within these 2-3 days, the world is all gaga over it. It has managed to get every person who knows about cryptocurrencies, talking about it. However, regulators around the globe seem to be at a tussle with...
Examining Facebook’s Claim Its Crypto Is for the Unbanked
21.6.2019
The excitement about Libra is premature. Maybe Zuck’s got more to share, but right now there’s very little information, and Libra has a lot to prove
Bank of Japan Boss Keen to Follow Facebook's Libra Progress
21.6.2019
Haruhiko Kuroda. Source: a video screenshot, Youtube, Bloomberg
With regulators and financial chiefs around the world lining up to express their concerns and doubts over Facebook’s forthcoming Libra cryptocurrency, it looks like one of Japan’s biggest financial players would rather look on...
Libra Could Be Unbalanced by Indian Crypto Laws
20.6.2019
Facebook reportedly has not filed an application with the RBI, which seeks to ban cryptocurrencies