Libra

Libra (cryptocurrency) Libra is a permissioned blockchain digital currency proposed by the American social media company Facebook. ... The currency and network do not yet exist, and only rudimentary experimental code has been released. The launch is planned to be in 2020.

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Crypto Regulation To Tighten Scrutiny On Money Laundering

Crypto Regulation To Tighten Scrutiny On Money Laundering
Crypto Regulation To Tighten Scrutiny On Money Laundering
June 24, 2019  |  Cybersecurity

Amid the announcement of a new cryptocurrency – that would be Libra – the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), which operates as global regulatory firm...

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Facebook Recruits Blockchain Program Manager
Facebook Recruits Blockchain Program Manager
June 24, 2019  |  Facebook / Meta

Facebook is reportedly seeking “to hire a finance program manager in blockchain,” according to a new job posting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Mastercard On Facebook’s Libra Crypto Payments Future
Mastercard On Facebook’s Libra Crypto Payments Future
June 24, 2019  |  Mastercard

The news about Libra has been out for about a week. The think pieces have come in waves, as have the reactions from analysts, cryptocurrency...

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BIS Report Highlights Regulator ‘Unease’ Over Libra
BIS Report Highlights Regulator ‘Unease’ Over Libra
June 23, 2019  |  Legal & Regulation

As tech firms such as Facebook move into the world of finance, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said on Sunday (June 23) that politicians...

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Bitcoin Price Surpasses $10K For First Time In A Year
Bitcoin Price Surpasses $10K For First Time In A Year
June 23, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Bitcoin price surpassed $10,000 for the first time in more than a year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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BoE Mulls FinTech Access Amid Brexit Uncertainty
BoE Mulls FinTech Access Amid Brexit Uncertainty
June 21, 2019  |  Banking

The Bank of England may open its doors to tech companies and payment firms, and the move could potentially boost the U.K.’s $9 billion FinTech...

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German Central Bank Head Warns About Crypto Use
German Central Bank Head Warns About Crypto Use
June 21, 2019  |  Cryptocurrency

The head of Germany’s central bank warned about stablecoins, which are cryptocurrencies tied to traditional currencies, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full...

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Libra, MoneyGram-Ripple Deal And Fraud Prevention Top Week’s News
Libra, MoneyGram-Ripple Deal And Fraud Prevention Top Week’s News
June 21, 2019  |  The Weekender

Summer is officially here, and with it, the first official weekend of summer — YES!! Payments and commerce, though, never take a break. In the...

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