Libra

New Libra Fork Will Create Permissionless Stablecoin Free of Corporate Control

Thirty blockchain companies and nonprofit organizations plan to fork the Facebook-led Libra cryptocurrency to build an open alternative.

Par Christine Kim9 oct. 2019

A "step-ladder" approach to know-your-customer (KYC) rules could help the Libra stablecoin reach those disconnected from the financial system.

Par Ian Allison9 oct. 2019

If their missions aren't served by Libra, Women's World Banking and Mercy Corps say they'll let it be known – loudly.

Par Brady Dale9 oct. 2019

Speaking on a possible e-euro, minister Olaf Scholz said Germany "should not leave the field to China, Russia, the U.S. or any private providers."

Par William Foxley7 oct. 2019

Crypto futures exchange CoinFLEX is issuing derivatives linked to the launch of the Facebook-led Libra cryptocurrency project.

Par William Foxley7 oct. 2019

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is facing pressure to testify before U.S. lawmakers on the firm's cryptocurrency project Libra.

Par William Foxley4 oct. 2019

PayPal might pull out of the Facebook-led Libra project, according to a Financial Times report.

Par Nikhilesh De3 oct. 2019

Execs from some of the biggest U.S. banks reportedly told the Federal Reserve that Facebook’s Libra would pose a threat to monetary policies.

Par David Pan3 oct. 2019

The European Commissioner for Competition, Margrethe Vestager, is asking tough questions of Libra over its potential closed economy.

Par Daniel Kuhn3 oct. 2019

In leaked comments from a July meeting, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg discussed internal issues for the firm's crypto network, Libra.

Par William Foxley2 oct. 2019

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