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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Lawmakers Push To Fast-Track Crypto Regulation
Lawmakers Push To Fast-Track Crypto Regulation
July 07, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Are new bitcoin rules coming? According to The Wall Street Journal, “the Internal Revenue Service is expected to update its 2014 guidance on cryptocurrencies in coming...

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Ripple, Libra Implications And Uber Eats Dominate The Week’s News
Ripple, Libra Implications And Uber Eats Dominate The Week’s News
July 05, 2019  |  News

We hope you had a great holiday, and that you didn’t miss any important news this week from the world of payments and commerce. As always,...

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The 4 Key Clues To Understanding The Future Of Facebook’s Libra
The 4 Key Clues To Understanding The Future Of Facebook’s Libra
July 05, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

It’s been a little over two weeks since we all got our first look at Libra and Calibra. No doubt there will be countless news...

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Japan Joins Chorus Of Regulators Worried About Libra
Japan Joins Chorus Of Regulators Worried About Libra
July 05, 2019  |  Facebook

The Bank of Japan (BOJ), Japan’s central bank, has joined in with other regulators and officials around the world in its worry over Facebook’s proposed...

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David Marcus Defends Libra As Payments Champion For The Unbanked
David Marcus Defends Libra As Payments Champion For The Unbanked
July 03, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

The co-creator of Facebook’s recently announced cryptocurrency, Libra, said the currency was created to help the unbanked population easily access the financial system, according to...

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House Democrats Call On Facebook To Halt Libra Plan
House Democrats Call On Facebook To Halt Libra Plan
July 03, 2019  |  Facebook

The Democrats of the House Financial Services Committee have officially written the leadership of Facebook to ask them to stop the Libra cryptocurrency plan and...

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Bitcoin Continues Slide, Drops Under $10,000
Bitcoin Continues Slide, Drops Under $10,000
July 02, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin has dropped in value again to under $10,000 after a recent high of around $13,900, according to reports. The cryptocurrency’s loss means it pulled...

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Facebook’s Global Libra Push Involves Many Regulatory Hurdles
Facebook’s Global Libra Push Involves Many Regulatory Hurdles
July 01, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Despite the obvious regulatory hurdles that Facebook’s recently announced cryptocurrency is facing, the company is moving forward with its plan to provide the world with...

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Libra Currency Could Pose Tax Challenges
Libra Currency Could Pose Tax Challenges
July 01, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

With the idea of pegging Libra’s value to a basket of international currencies, Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency would bring tax challenges to European users, per tax...

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