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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Meet Facebook Libra’s Founding Architects
Meet Facebook Libra’s Founding Architects
June 28, 2019  |  Smarter Payments

As payments become smarter, they will require a new underlying ecosystem to support them. The urgency to develop more efficient infrastructures is being driven by...

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EU Banks Fast-Track Instant Payments Post Libra Launch
EU Banks Fast-Track Instant Payments Post Libra Launch
June 27, 2019  |  Banking

In light of competition from Facebook and other tech firms and banking firms, the European Union could potentially have a real-time payments system in place...

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Bitcoin Drops To Under $11K After High Of $14K
Bitcoin Drops To Under $11K After High Of $14K
June 27, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin value dropped dramatically to below $11,000 on Thursday (June 27), after an 18-month high of almost $14,000 earlier this week, marking a 16 percent...

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Germany’s Regulators Could Crack Down On Internet Firms’ Crypto
Germany’s Regulators Could Crack Down On Internet Firms’ Crypto
June 27, 2019  |  Regulation

The head of Germany’s Federal Cartel Office said on Thursday (June 27) that cryptocurrency backed by large tech companies could be put under a microscope...

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Facebook’s Libra Boosts Bitcoin Value To 18-Month High 
Facebook’s Libra Boosts Bitcoin Value To 18-Month High 
June 27, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Facebook’s announcement that it was launching its own cryptocurrency, called Libra, has caused a resurgence of interest in crypto — and bitcoin, the most famous...

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Facebook Says Libra Could Lead To Credit, Financial Services
Facebook Says Libra Could Lead To Credit, Financial Services
June 27, 2019  |  Facebook

Libra could be just the beginning for Facebook. “If we are successful at providing a wallet that allows people to store money securely, and send...

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Bitcoin Daily: Crypto ATMs Surpass 5K; Sham Site Steals $27M In Crypto
Bitcoin Daily: Crypto ATMs Surpass 5K; Sham Site Steals $27M In Crypto
June 27, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Data shows that there are now more than 5,000 bitcoin ATMs around the world. According to data from CoinATMradar.com, cryptocurrency ATM manufacturer General Bytes has installed...

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Global Regulators Circle Libra’s Crypto Wagon
Global Regulators Circle Libra’s Crypto Wagon
June 26, 2019  |  Facebook

Two more financial regulators have warned that they won’t allow Facebook’s planned cryptocurrency, Libra, to launch without looking at it closely. The international Financial Stability...

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Fed Plans To Take A Close Look At Facebook’s Crypto
Fed Plans To Take A Close Look At Facebook’s Crypto
June 26, 2019  |  Facebook

The U.S. Federal Reserve plans to hold Facebook’s cryptocurrency, Libra, to high standards when it comes to consumer protection and regulation. “Libra’s a new thing;...

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