Libra

Libra (cryptocurrency) Libra is a permissioned blockchain digital currency proposed by the American social media company Facebook. ... The currency and network do not yet exist, and only rudimentary experimental code has been released. The launch is planned to be in 2020.

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Calibra Faces Trademark Infringement Suit Over Logo
Calibra Faces Trademark Infringement Suit Over Logo
October 11, 2019  |  Legal

Adding another possible legal showdown to the Libra crypto project, and potentially adding to its list of challenges, Facebook’s Calibra is facing a suit for...

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Mastercard, Stripe, eBay And Visa Drop Out Of Facebook’s Libra Association
Mastercard, Stripe, eBay And Visa Drop Out Of Facebook’s Libra Association
October 11, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Mastercard, Stripe, eBay and Visa have all dropped out of Facebook’s Libra Association. The departures follow on the heels of PayPal’s exit a week ago,...

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Facebook’s Libra, Uber Losses, Instant Deposits Top Week’s News
Facebook’s Libra, Uber Losses, Instant Deposits Top Week’s News
October 11, 2019  |  News

It’s never quite a slow week in the world of payments and commerce, and the newest edition of the PYMNTS Weekender is proof of that....

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Portugal Is Latest Country To Express Concerns About Libra
Portugal Is Latest Country To Express Concerns About Libra
October 11, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Portugal is the latest country to join the chorus of regulators and leaders alike expressing concern about Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency, Libra. Reuters is reporting that...

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The Central Bank Conundrum On Cryptos
The Central Bank Conundrum On Cryptos
October 11, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

For central banks, when it comes to cryptocurrencies, there’s no central theme. Whether the advent of digital coins signifies an existential threat to monetary policy...

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Top News In Payments: Credit Card Interest Rates Approach Record Levels; WhatsApp Pay India’s Rollout May Be Delayed
Top News In Payments: Credit Card Interest Rates Approach Record Levels; WhatsApp Pay India’s Rollout...
October 10, 2019  |  News

Today in the payments news roundup, average interest rates on credit cards are approaching record levels. Also, the rollout of WhatsApp Pay in India may...

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Facebook Preps For ‘Make Or Break’ Meeting In Geneva
Facebook Preps For ‘Make Or Break’ Meeting In Geneva
October 09, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

It seems fitting that Libra’s make-or-break moments seem to be happening during October, which is, of course, tied to the Libra astrological sign. Depending on...

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Top News In Payments: Libra Fears Grow; Uber-IPO Impact Spreads; And SMBs Get Faster Payments
Top News In Payments: Libra Fears Grow; Uber-IPO Impact Spreads; And SMBs Get Faster Payments
October 09, 2019  |  News

Today’s payment news roundup includes a look at more fears and concerns around Libra, the spreading losses related to Uber and WeWork, fresh PYMNTS research...

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Bank Of England Handing Down Strict Regulations For Libra
Bank Of England Handing Down Strict Regulations For Libra
October 09, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

The Bank of England’s (BoE) Financial Policy Committee (FPC) has laid down a set of strict rules that Facebook’s Libra and other cryptocurrencies must follow...

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