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Institutional Libra Backers Are Getting Cold Feet

Major Libra backers are backing out of the Facebook-led cryptocurrency effort, according to a WSJ report.

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Facebook-Led Libra Could Be Boon to UN, Says Crypto Project's Chief

The head of the Libra Association has argued that the Facebook-led cryptocurrency could help the U.N. achieve its sustainable development goals.

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Facebook's Zuckerberg Appears to Put Libra Launch Date in Doubt

In an interview, Mark Zuckerberg suggested that it might be a while before the Libra cryptocurrency actually gets its launch.

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Japan's Central Bank Chief Calls for International Effort on Libra Regulation

The governor of the Bank of Japan has called for global cooperation in regulating stablecoins like the Facebook-led Libra.

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Facebook Reveals Libra Crypto's Currency Basket Breakdown: Report

Facebook has reportedly revealed the percentage breakdown of the basket of global currencies that will underpin its Libra cryptocurrency.

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SEC Chair, Commissioners to Talk Crypto at Congress Hearing Next Week

The House Financial Services Committee will question SEC commissioners about crypto regulations and Facebook's Libra next week.

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Square Crypto Hires Lightning, Libra Developers for 'Bitcoin Dream Team'

The Square Crypto team announced three more developer hires on Thursday, pulling from major companies in the crypto space.

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Facebook's David Marcus Responds to Critics Over Libra 'Threat'

The head of Facebook's Calibra has spoken out to "debunk" allegations that the Libra project poses a threat to nations' fiscal sovereignty.

David Marcus is the co-creator of the Facebook-backed libra stablecoin. (CoinDesk archives)

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Central Banks to Question Facebook-Led Libra Over Financial Risks

The Libra Association is to be grilled by 26 central banks over the perceived risks to financial stability posed by the crypto project.

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Facebook's Libra Pushes Back at Claims Project Is Threat to Financial Stability

The head of the Facebook-led Libra Association has responded to claims that the cryptocurrency project threatens financial stability.

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