Cryptocurrency

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Bitcoin Spikes To Near 2019 High
July 10, 2019

Bitcoin continues its roller coaster of ups and downs in 2019 as the cryptocurrency shot back up and breached $13,000 for the first time in about two weeks, according to a report by Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Facebook’s Marcus Defends Libra To House Financial Services Chair
July 09, 2019

The head of Facebook’s new cryptocurrency project, Libra, is defending the company in a letter to Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) and other members of the House Financial Services Committee. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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China Could Launch Its Own Crypto To Counter Libra
July 09, 2019

A People’s Bank of China (PBoC) official said that the upcoming launch of Facebook’s Libra could speed up his bank’s development of its own digital currency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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India Keeps Its Distance From Facebook’s Libra
July 09, 2019

India, Asia’s third-largest economy, remains skeptical about Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency Libra and has said that it won’t just allow the coin into the country, according to a report by Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Banks, Govs Show Continued Resistance To Facebook’s Libra
July 08, 2019

Many traditional banking institutions and governments have shown skepticism, silence and resistance to Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency Libra, according to reports.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Crypto Touted As Cuba’s US Embargo Lifeline
July 08, 2019

Tech guru John McAfee claims he can help Cuba by launching a cryptocurrency that overcomes a U.S. trade embargo. 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...

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Lawmakers Push To Fast-Track Crypto Regulation
July 07, 2019

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The 4 Key Clues To Understanding The Future Of Facebook’s Libra
July 05, 2019

It’s been a little over two weeks since we all got our first look at Libra and Calibra. No doubt there will be countless news stories to come, and opinions on why it will or will not fly. Here are the things I will be...

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David Marcus Defends Libra As Payments Champion For The Unbanked
July 03, 2019

The co-creator of Facebook’s recently announced cryptocurrency, Libra, said the currency was created to help the unbanked population easily access the financial system, according to a Facebook post he wrote on Wednesday (July 3). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...