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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December 27, 2019  |  News

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December 19, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

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December 18, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

Federal Reserve Gov. Lael Brainard on Wednesday (Dec. 18) outlined key risks associated with cryptocurrency in general and Facebook’s Libra in particular. A member of...

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December 09, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

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December 05, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

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Lawmakers Eye Increased Libra Oversight
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December 02, 2019  |  Regulation

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November 25, 2019  |  Regulation

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New Law Would Regulate Libra As A Security
New Law Would Regulate Libra As A Security
November 21, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

A group of senators have introduced a bill that would classify Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency Libra as a security under the law, according to a report...

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