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G7: 'Global Stablecoins' May Be Stifled Even if Risks Addressed
2019-10-14T08:00:18.000+02:00
Although the report did not name Libra directly, it's not difficult to read between the lines.
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SEC Rejects Bitwise ETF, PayPal Pulls Out of Libra: Editor’s Pick
2019-10-13T17:34:12.000+02:00
The FX and crypto markets delivered another busy week, here are some of the highlights.
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Mastercard, eBay, and Stripe Say Goodbye to Facebook's Libra
2019-10-11T22:41:29.000+02:00
The news comes shortly after PayPal has withdrawn from the 28-member group earlier this week.
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Mark Zuckerberg to Testify Before Congress Over Libra’s Impact
2019-10-10T08:30:19.000+02:00
The chairperson of the committee requested the company to halt the development process of Libra.
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US Senators Urge Visa, Mastercard, Stripe to Rethink Libra Membership
2019-10-09T13:25:32.000+02:00
The three payment giants are already concerned with their involvement with Libra.
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Is Paypal's Exodus from Libra the "First Nail in the Coffin"?
2019-10-08T13:33:24.000+02:00
Is Paypal's exodus from Libra the first nail in the project's coffin?
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EU Finance Commissioner Wants to Regulate Crypto
2019-10-08T11:47:47.000+02:00
Regulation for digital currencies has become a hot topic of debate in Europe.
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CoinFLEX to Offer Futures Contracts on Facebook’s Libra
2019-10-07T11:12:58.000+02:00
The initial price has been set based on a 30 percent chance of the launch of the digital currency.
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PayPal Becomes the First to Withdraw from Libra Association
2019-10-07T08:24:30.000+02:00
Multiple other members are also considering to leave the project.
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PayPal, Visa, & Others Considering Withdrawal from Libra: Report
2019-10-04T07:31:47.000+02:00
Reports that several companies have gotten cold feet have emerged ahead of the date when commitments will become official.
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Libra Not Threat to Fiat, Says Libra Exec
2019-09-27T14:13:09.000+02:00
It is the second time this month that an executive working on the cryptocurrency has tried to reassure policymakers
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Facebook Wants COO Sheryl Sandberg to Testify in the US
2019-09-27T08:54:49.000+02:00
She will address questions on concerns over Libra.
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ECB Executive Warns of Potential Libra Threat
2019-09-26T10:09:53.000+02:00
A G7 task force will provide policy recommendations on such digital currencies.
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Bank of Japan Chief Seeks Global Cooperation in Regulating Libra
2019-09-24T13:25:54.000+02:00
The social media company is seeking payments license from FINMA.
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Half of Libra’s Fiat-Basket will be Backed by US Dollar
2019-09-23T10:50:09.000+02:00
The company confirmed that the Chinese yuan will not back Libra.
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Yukom Exec Arrested, LSEG Rejects HKEX's Offer: Editor's Pick
2019-09-22T14:56:29.000+02:00
Stay on top of the most interesting news with our best of the week segment.
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Germany Passes Blockchain Strategy to Push Back Facebook's Libra
2019-09-18T14:35:18.000+02:00
A G7 committee earlier warned about the risks of Libra in the global economy.
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Libra Not Threat to Sovereignty, Says FB Exec
2019-09-16T16:39:45.000+02:00
David Marcus, the cryptocurrency's co-creator, said it needs fiat currencies to function properly
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Vitalik Buterin: We Should Extend An Open Hand to Facebook
2019-09-15T18:40:20.000+02:00
ConsenSys CEO Joseph Lubin also said that Libra could be "an excellent onboarding mechanism" for Ethereum
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Exclusive: Libra Investment Token Vendors "Selling Thin Air"
2019-09-15T11:20:30.000+02:00
Calibra COO Tomer Barel told Finace Magnates that Facebook has no connection to preliminary trading in the tokens.
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France to Block Facebook’s Libra in Europe
2019-09-12T14:11:09.000+02:00
The company approached the Swiss regulator for a payment system license.
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FINMA to Strictly Scrutinize Libra for Payment System License
2019-09-12T09:57:58.000+02:00
The regulator will focus on anti-money laundering standards of the project.
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On the Edge: The Entrepreneurs Building Libra Before it Exists
2019-09-11T12:25:27.000+02:00
Two of the co-founders of Libra Camp speak on the "network effect" and their plans for the future.
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Facebook Seeking FINMA’s Payment System License to Regulate Libra
2019-09-11T09:32:59.000+02:00
The Libra Association is already in talks with the Swiss regulator.
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Facebook to Back Libra with Major Fiats, Might Exclude Chinese Yuan
2019-09-10T07:39:55.000+02:00
The final decision will be taken by Facebook and its 27 Libra Association partners.
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