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Follow the Libra: Facebook's Crypto Paves the Regulatory Way

After the Libra whitepaper was released last week, regulators around the globe suddenly had a lot to say about cryptocurrency.

Tuesday, 25/06/2019 | 12:30 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

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FCA Head Wants More Details on Facebook’s Libra Project

Due to the large scale of the project, the head of the regulator wants to know more before giving approval.

Tuesday, 25/06/2019 | 11:52 GMT by Celeste Skinner

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The Weekly Show: Will Facebook's Libra be Good for Crypto?

Facebook's Libra has the potential to completely transform the crypto industry - but will it be for the better?

Tuesday, 25/06/2019 | 10:51 GMT by Celeste Skinner

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Swiss Policy Makers Bullish on Facebook’s Libra

The social media company has established the Libra Foundation in Geneva.

Tuesday, 25/06/2019 | 09:41 GMT by Arnab Shome

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US House Panel to Hold Facebook’s Hearing Next Month

The chairperson of the committee already requested the company to halts its crypto developments.

Tuesday, 25/06/2019 | 07:41 GMT by Arnab Shome

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Bank for International Settlements Calls for Regulations on Libra

Since the release of the Libra whitepaper last week, the world's regulators have sprung into action.

Monday, 24/06/2019 | 07:04 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

Analysis

The Comeback - Deutsche Bank & US FX Market: Editor’s Pick

Catch up on some of the top stories in the FX and crypto space this past week.

Sunday, 23/06/2019 | 09:59 GMT by Celeste Skinner

Regulation

France to Create G7 Cryptocurrency Task Force

Central bank governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau said the task force would examine how digital assets should be regulated

Friday, 21/06/2019 | 11:04 GMT by David Kimberley

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Indian Government May Ban Use of Facebook's Libra Cryptocurrency

“Facebook has not filed any application with RBI (Reserve Bank of India) for its cryptocurrency in India."

Friday, 21/06/2019 | 07:06 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

Interviews

Simplex CEO: Crypto Can't Beat Banks--But it Can Make them Better

Nimrod Lehavi speaks on how the cryptocurrency industry is affecting global banking and financial regulations.

Thursday, 20/06/2019 | 12:53 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

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US Senate Announces Hearing for Facebook Cryptocurrency

The hearing will examine privacy and security concerns surrounding Libra

Thursday, 20/06/2019 | 11:14 GMT by David Kimberley

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Facebook Doesn't Want to Work with Wall Street--But to Replace It

Facebook's Libra Coin could have major effects on the world economy and the financial systems we rely on.

Wednesday, 19/06/2019 | 11:54 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

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US Lawmakers Demand Facebook Stop Work on Libra

The lawmakers are pointing out the past scandals with Facebook users’ private data.

Wednesday, 19/06/2019 | 06:22 GMT by Arnab Shome

Regulation

EU Regulators Mull Implications of Facebook Cryptocurrency

Cryptos' cross-border nature calls for regulatory coordinatio, but in fact there is little consensus over how to do this.

Tuesday, 18/06/2019 | 19:26 GMT by Aziz Abdel-Qader

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Facebook Targets Remittances, World's Unbanked With Libra

The social media giant said it wants to reach people who lack access to financial services with its new cryptocurrency

Tuesday, 18/06/2019 | 13:00 GMT by David Kimberley

Executive Moves

Facebook Hires British Bank Lobbyist to Push Its Crypto

He will join the company in September and will be based in London.

Friday, 14/06/2019 | 11:38 GMT by Arnab Shome

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Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Uber Back Facebook’s Crypto Initiative

The company is expected to publically announce its crypto projects later this month.

Friday, 14/06/2019 | 08:44 GMT by Arnab Shome

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Fake Crypto Ads on Facebook: Where Will Users Draw the Line?

As the launch of Facebook's cryptocurrency project grows nearer, the network is still struggling with scrubbing fake crypto ads.

Friday, 14/06/2019 | 05:29 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

Coins

Can Facebook's Blockchain Tackle the Challenge of Mass Adoption?

Facebook could introduce blockchain technology to billions of users and finally ring in the mass adoption of the decade-old tech

Monday, 10/06/2019 | 13:04 GMT by Maxim Bederov

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Facebook in Talks with the CFTC, QuadrigaCX Update: The Weekly Show

Stay up to date with the top stories in the crypto sector.

Monday, 10/06/2019 | 11:33 GMT by Celeste Skinner

Analysis

Stater Closes Down, Why Bitcoin SV Is Surging: Editor’s Pick

Catch up on the most interesting stories in the FX and crypto industries this past week.

Sunday, 09/06/2019 | 12:44 GMT by Celeste Skinner

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Facebook's Crypto Has 100 Employees--And It's Still Growing

Facebook's cryptocurrency project is quickly growing in the face of its launch later this month.

Friday, 07/06/2019 | 06:51 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

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Facebook to Pay Salaries in GlobalCoin, Embraces Decentralization

The currency will be used across its social media platforms - WhatsApp, Messanger, and Instagram.

Thursday, 06/06/2019 | 07:38 GMT by Arnab Shome

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Facebook in Talks with CFTC on the Future of Globalcoin Crypto

CFTC Chairman Christopher Giancarlo said that the talks are still in their "very early stages."

Monday, 03/06/2019 | 05:39 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

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GlobalCoin Could Replace Tether, Disrupt Payments Industry

Facebook's crypto project has received mixed reviews--but the project could be a good thing for the crypto ecosystem.

Friday, 31/05/2019 | 07:07 GMT by Rachel McIntosh

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