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Swiss Regulator FINMA Won’t Impede Libra’s Development
1.10.2019
Speaking on Libra, Mark Branson, Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority CEO, said “We are not here to make such projects impossible.”
European Commission Exec Questions Facebook’s Libra Stablecoin
1.10.2019
EU antitrust regulator discusses possible impact from Libra’s launch
FB’s Internal Q&A Sessions Reveal Early Strategy for Libra: Leaked
1.10.2019
Newly leaked audio from Q&A sessions between Facebook’s CEO and employees shines new light on the firm’s early strategy for Libra
Facebook Will Create ‘Shadow Banking’ System, Major U.S. Banks Warn
1.10.2019
Facebook’s Libra will potentially create a “shadow banking” system, according to the banks at the Federal Advisory Council
Facebook’s Libra Project is “Walled Garden”, Says Ripple’s SVP of Customer Success
30.9.2019
Voicing negative sentiments about the upcoming Facebook’s Libra project, Marcus Treacher, Senior Vice President of Customer Success at Ripple, said, that highly guarded and centralized structure of Libra is not in line with the principles of cryptocurrency. Just so you know, Libra project is backed...
Launch of Libra May Postpone Amidst Global Resistance
30.9.2019
Since its announcement in June 2019, Libra has been making waves across the globe regarding its proposed plans. The launch is likely in the mid-2020, but it is facing a lot of resistance since its inception from the financial world. A massive wave of political skepticism and regulatory concerns...
Crypto Carnage, Zuckerberg Admission, Royal BTC Scam: Hodler’s Digest, Sept. 23–29
29.9.2019
In this week’s Hodler’s Digest, bloodbath for BTC and altcoins, Zuckerberg’s Libra admission, and Kik announces its app is closing
Temptations of Libra
28.9.2019
Recent revelations about the lack of privacy protections in place at the companies involved in Facebook’s new Libra crytocurrency raise concerns about how much trust users can place in Libra.
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Facebook COO Sandberg in Talks to Testify On Libra Before The House
28.9.2019
Facebook’s COO Sandberg in talks with the U.S. House Financial Services Committee to testify about Libra stablecoin
Libra Association Talks With EU Regulators Following Opposition
27.9.2019
Libra tries to convince France and Germany of its merits by going through EU
Zuckerberg’s Charm Offensive on Behalf of Libra With US Lawmakers
27.9.2019
Can Zuckerberg’s personal appeals win favor in Washington? “Personal visits absolutely help enhance policies and regulatory decisions,” says Chamber of Digital Commerce policy chief
ING Chief Economist: Libra Accelerating Central Banks’ Crypto Plans
27.9.2019
ING chief economist Mark Cliffe says central banks could move towards issuing digital currencies within 2-3 years, given Facebook’s Libra project
ING’s Chief Economist Predicts Central Bank Digital Currencies in 2-3 Years
27.9.2019
Dutch bank ING's chief economist has said Facebook's Libra is pressuring central banks to launch their own digital currencies
The Reasons Why Blockchain Is Not Quite Ready for Facebook’s Dreams
27.9.2019
Facebook is ready to enter the cryptocurrency arena but blockchain technology does not look ready enough for bright Facebook plans
Ripple Exec: Libra’s Major Flaw Is That It’s a ‘Walled Garden’
27.9.2019
Ripple exec argues that Facebook is building a “walled garden” with Libra digital currency
Facebook-Led Libra Could Be Boon to UN, Says Crypto Project’s Chief
27.9.2019
The head of the Libra Association has argued that the Facebook-led cryptocurrency could help the U.N. achieve its sustainable development goals
‘No Argument’ for Replacing Dollar’s Global Role With Crypto: Ex-Fed Official
26.9.2019
The ex-official pushed back at a suggestion from the chief of the Bank of England that a Libra-like crypto should replace USD in global markets
Ex-Fed Man Frets About Libra-like Coins + 9 More Crypto News
26.9.2019
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Facebook’s Zuckerberg Appears to Put Libra Launch Date in Doubt
26.9.2019
In an interview, Mark Zuckerberg suggested that it might be a while before the Libra cryptocurrency actually gets its launch
Zuckerberg: ‘Sensitive for Society’ Libra Crypto Has No Launch Date
26.9.2019
Facebook CEO: “We’ve changed” when it comes to Libra