Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency is a digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange that uses strong cryptography to secure financial transactions, control the creation of additional units, and verify the transfer of assets.

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Lawmaker Calls For Moratorium On Facebook Crypto

Lawmaker Calls For Moratorium On Facebook Crypto
Lawmaker Calls For Moratorium On Facebook Crypto
June 19, 2019  |  Facebook

Facebook is facing more opposition regarding its cryptocurrency, with Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, calling for a moratorium on...

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The World Gets Its Libra Look — And Is Divided On What It Sees
The World Gets Its Libra Look — And Is Divided On What It Sees
June 19, 2019  |  Facebook

The world has gotten its first good look at Libra — Facebook’s long-anticipated move into cryptocurrency and global payments. That move includes new rails (the...

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CTFC Levels Charges In $147M Bitcoin Pyramid Scheme
CTFC Levels Charges In $147M Bitcoin Pyramid Scheme
June 18, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

As bitcoin hovers around $9,100, as Libra may (or may not) give the marquee cryptocurrency a run for its virtual money, it’s worth noting what...

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Facebook Crypto Hits Opposition In Europe
Facebook Crypto Hits Opposition In Europe
June 18, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

The announcement of Libra, Facebook’s new cryptocurrency, has run into immediate political opposition in Europe, according to a report by Bloomberg. Get the Full Story...

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Western Union Shares Dip On News Of Facebook Crypto
Western Union Shares Dip On News Of Facebook Crypto
June 18, 2019  |  Payments Innovation

Shares in Western Union have fallen on Tuesday (June 18) on the news that Facebook is going to release a new cryptocurrency called Libra, according...

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Crypto Advocates Say Libra Gives Bitcoin A Boost
Crypto Advocates Say Libra Gives Bitcoin A Boost
June 18, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

For bitcoin — and for cryptocurrency brethren — a stretch of calm before the storm? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Bitcoin Daily: Russia Central Bank Mulls Digital Currency; FB Crypto Under Fire
Bitcoin Daily: Russia Central Bank Mulls Digital Currency; FB Crypto Under Fire
June 18, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Economist Nouriel Roubini has called out Facebook’s soon-to-be announced cryptocurrency, GlobalCoin, saying it is not really crypto. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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What The Launch Of Facebook’s Libra Means For Payments
What The Launch Of Facebook’s Libra Means For Payments
June 18, 2019  |  Facebook

The endless speculation over Facebook’s plans to build a new set of global payments rails and launch a global cryptocurrency comes to an end today...

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Potential Facebook Crypto Launch Pushes Bitcoin Over $9,000
Potential Facebook Crypto Launch Pushes Bitcoin Over $9,000
June 17, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin, the world’s most well known digital currency, has crossed the $9,000 mark for the first time in over a year, according to a report...

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