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25.10.2019
CoinMarketCap Daily Newsletter Your daily newsletter for 25 October, 2019 Look hard “Each day provides its own gifts.” – Marcus Aurelius Happy last Friday of October! Go out and enjoy your halloween weekend! ???? You know you've earned it. ???? Today […]
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What to Expect When Facebook’s Zuckerberg Defends Libra on Capitol Hill
23.10.2019
Here's what you need to know before Mark Zuckerberg testifies in front of the House Financial Services Committee on Libra
Facebook’s Marcus Says China Wins with Digital Renminbi if U.S. Nixes Libra
22.10.2019
David Marcus, who leads the Libra project, said China will create a digital currency system that could be entirely out of reach for U.S. authorities
Facebook Likely to Use Stablecoins Pegged to Fiat for its Libra Project
21.10.2019
Facebook’s Libra project has been abuzz with new updates quite frequently in recent times. According to the recent reports dated October 20, 2019, Facebook is contemplating to utilize stablecoins pegged to a national currency for its digital currency Libra. Talking at a banking seminar, Facebook’s...
Libra Could Drop ‘Basket’ and Issue Individual Fiat Stablecoins
21.10.2019
Under pressure from regulators, the Libra project may consider a fundamental change to the way its planned crypto payments system will operate
Group of Seven Report Says That Libra Launch Should Be Halted Until Risks Are Addressed Adequately
18.10.2019
The Group of Seven has brought Facebook’s Libra project under the spotlight once again, and to the social media giant’s horror, the news is certainly not welcoming. “Facebook should not launch the global digital currency Libra until proper regulations are in place to handle the potential risks,”...
Bitcoin Is Totally Different Than Libra: Calibra Head David Marcus
16.10.2019
The head of Facebook’s Calibra, David Marcus, says he is a big fan of Bitcoin, but it is totally different than Libra
Despite a Row of Defections, Facebook Unveils its Crypto Libra
15.10.2019
The recent row of defections by major global companies doesn’t seem to have deterred Facebook’s spirits. The leading social network giant, on Monday, has officially taken a step forward with its plans of creating its own cryptocurrency known as Libra. The Libra Association has signed up 21 members...
Facebook-Led Libra Forms Governing Council After Big-Name Departures
15.10.2019
At a charter signing in Geneva on Monday, the Libra Association locked in 21 members of its governing council
Visa, Mastercard, Ebay, Stripe Join Paypal in Leaving Libra
12.10.2019
Most payment companies have now pulled out of Facebook’s Libra project. Visa, Mastercard, Ebay, and Stripe have followed Paypal in dropping out of the project amid regulatory concerns. The Libra Association has responded to the exodus of these companies. David Marcus, who is in charge of...
Ripple to Use Blockchain Technology for Finastra Banking Operations
9.10.2019
Finastra has partnered with Ripple blockchain solutions for using blockchain technology for its cross border transactions. The contract will facilitate Finastra customers with efficient and speedy operations using Ripple’s blockchain-based cloud network. Ripple will induce its RippleNet network...
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...
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
Facebook’s David Marcus Advocates for Blockchain-Based Payment Networks
25.9.2019
David Marcus has set forth arguments in favor of blockchain-based payment networks
Germany Aims at Blocking Facebook’s Libra Along with Other Private Stablecoins
19.9.2019
With the rapid advancement of blockchain-based technologies, stablecoins, a fast-growing subset of cryptocurrencies are also on the rise. Stablecoins are designed by pegging their value to some other asset, like fiat currencies or exchange-traded commodities, in order to avoid drastic fluctuations...
David Marcus, the Head of Facebook’s Libra, Says Libra will not be a threat to Monetary Sovereignty
17.9.2019
David Marcus, Previous PayPal president and the Head of Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency, has taken to twitter by opposing the idea that the digital currency will make threats against monetary Authority of sovereign countries. 2/ Recently there's been a lot of talk about how Libra could...
Facebook’s David Marcus Responds to Critics Over Libra ‘Threat’
16.9.2019
The head of Facebook's Calibra has spoken out to "debunk" allegations that the Libra project poses a threat to nations' fiscal sovereignty
Bug Bounty Program of Libra Association Opens Door to Public Scrutiny
28.8.2019
The social networking giant, Facebook, is leaving no stone unturned to make its well-planned cryptocurrency, Libra’s, launch a massive success. In its attempt to induce an increased amount of external contributors to its much-anticipated project, Libra, the Libra Association has announced a ‘Bug...
Facebook’s Libra Token Back in Action, As Delegation from US to Visit Switzerland for Discussions
19.8.2019
Ever since it was unveiled on June 18, Libra has been in the headlines, mostly for controversial reasons. From the US Congress to the Senate, from the US to the UK, lawmakers everywhere had polarizing views about the token. While a few of them felt that this Libra could help curtail illegal...
Baristická lekce v nabírání
12.8.2019
Na svých kurzech lidi učím, jak se poučit z každodenních situací. Tady je jeden příklad takového myšlení. (V originále Hiring lessons from barista shopping, autorem je Marcus Blankenship.)