Senate Banking Committee Schedules July Hearing on Facebook's Libra Crypto
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing next month on Facebook's new cryptocurrency, Libra.
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Jun 19, 2019 at 7:50 p.m. UTC
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Facebook Talked to the Fed About Libra, Chairman Powell Says
Fed chair Jerome Powell was asked about Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency during a press conference Wednesday.
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Jun 19, 2019 at 7:36 p.m. UTC
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China's Biggest Payment Firms Have No Plans to Follow Facebook into Crypto
WeChat parent Tencent and Alibaba's payments arm Ant Financial have no plans to follow Facebook into crypto.
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Jun 19, 2019 at 5:05 p.m. UTC
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'I Don’t Trust Facebook With Anything:' The World Reacts to Facebook's Libra
The world reacted to Facebook's Libra launch with fear, uncertainty, and jokes. Here are a few choice quotes.
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Jun 19, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. UTC
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Facebook's Cryptocurrency Will Face 'Regulatory Hurricane,' Canaccord Analysts Say
Facebook's Libra coin will face a regulatory "hurricane," warn otherwise-bullish analysts at investment bank Canaccord.
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Jun 19, 2019 at 3:10 p.m. UTC
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Bank of England Governor Says Facebook's Libra Crypto Will Be Scrutinized
Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency could be subject to the "highest standards" in global regulations, said Bank of England governor Mark Carney.
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Jun 19, 2019 at 7:30 a.m. UTC
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Watch Facebook's Libra Videos: An Inside Look at the Calibra Wallet
Facebook provided video primers on its new blockchain tech. Here are a few of the best.
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Jun 19, 2019 at 4:00 a.m. UTC
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Halt Libra? US Lawmakers Call for Hearings on Facebook's Crypto
House Financial Services Committee Chair Maxine Waters asked Facebook to halt development of its Libra crypto until hearings can be held.
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Jun 18, 2019 at 9:47 p.m. UTC
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Facebook's Cryptocurrency Is a Nail in the Coffin for 'Blockchain Not Bitcoin'
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Jun 18, 2019 at 8:40 p.m. UTC
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Facebook Has Yet to Answer US Lawmakers' Questions About Libra Crypto
Facebook is still working on its responses to the U.S. Senate Banking Committee's questions about the Libra coin.
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Jun 18, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
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