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Libra’s Regulatory Wish List For — And From — The Swiss
September 11, 2019

In Libra-land, the speed bumps, hurdles and possibly even roadblocks continue to spring up. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Libra Association Pursues FINMA Payment License
September 11, 2019

The Libra Association is petitioning the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) for a Swiss payment system license for its planned Libra cryptocurrency, Reuters reported on Wednesday (Sept. 11).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Financial Action Task Force Keeping Tabs On Libra
September 10, 2019

The Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an organization which acts as the standard-setter for anti-money laundering (AML) standards around the globe, said it is closely watching the development of Facebook’s planned cryptocurrency, Libra, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Banking On Profits From Cryptos’ Pricing Swings
September 10, 2019

Where there are exchanges — where assets change hands between buyers and sellers — there are myriad ways to make money. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Libra To Face Strict Standards To Prevent Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing
September 10, 2019

The Geneva-based, Facebook-led Libra cryptocurrency will have to adhere to stringent regulations, Reuters reported on Tuesday (Sept. 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Jack Dorsey Brushes Off Plans For Square Crypto
September 08, 2019

There are no plans for Twitter to create its own digital currency similar to Facebook’s Libra. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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China Central Bank Said To Ready Crypto Launch
September 05, 2019

In China, the central bank will debut a state-backed cryptocurrency that initially will be issued to seven institutions in that country, Forbes reported this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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East African Country Burundi Prohibits Cryptocurrency Trading
September 04, 2019

Saying it can’t provide users of cryptocurrencies protection in case of trouble, Burundi banned the trading of digital currencies in the country, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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First ‘Celebrity Crypto’ Launched By Philippine Boxer Manny Pacquiao
September 03, 2019

Champion boxer Manny Pacquiao announced the launch of his own cryptocurrency at a free concert in Manila, The Verge reported on Monday (Sept. 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...