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.

By Christine KimOct 9, 2019

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

By Ian AllisonOct 9, 2019

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

By Brady DaleOct 9, 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."

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

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

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

By Nikhilesh DeOct 3, 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.

By David PanOct 3, 2019

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

By Daniel KuhnOct 3, 2019

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

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