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France calls for EU-wide cryptocurrency rules amid Libra concerns
The European Union needs to establish a common set of rules for cryptocurrencies to counteract risks posed by Facebook’s ...
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China is following Facebook's playbook to issue a centralized digital currency
China's proposed token will supposedly be able to be used without an internet connection, too. What are the odds it never ...
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European Central Bank bigwig outlines why Facebook's Libra isn't real cryptocurrency
Here's a challenge: replace all Libra/Facebook references in this speech to the name of your favorite shitcoin. All the concerns ...
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Facebook hires lobbying firm to help sweet talk cryptocurrency regulators
It seems Facebook's so-called "cryptocurrency" Libra needs a helping hand, as it's hired a specialist firm to lobby Washington ...
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Want to make $10,000 from Libra? Break its blockchain
The supposedly independent group of companies tasked with overseeing the delivery of Facebook's "cryptocurrency" Libra has ...
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Facebook’s ‘cryptocurrency’ Libra may be in more trouble than we thought
Facebook's 'cryptocurrency' Libra may be in even deeper trouble than we thought if a recent report is anything to go by.
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Facebook's 'cryptocurrency' Libra reportedly facing EU competition probe
The European Union’s antitrust regulators are “currently investigating potential anti-competitive behavior” amid concerns ...
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Facebook should stop trying to disrupt payments with Libra and focus on repair
Regulators typically look at companies’ intentions and previous compliance when they enter highly regulated fields - which ...
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Binance to launch a blockchain for fiat-backed stablecoins, but who even cares?
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced the launch of a new open blockchain, and it's called project "Venus." It should ...
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BBC’s English language lesson about cryptocurrency isn’t terrible
The BBC is helping non-native English speakers sharpen up their cryptocurrency language skills and knowledge with a 6-minute ...
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Facebook, stop trying to make Libra happen
Data protection bosses from all over the world are concerned about Facebook Libra's potential privacy issues.
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The best way to make money out of Libra? Put a bet on it not launching on time
With every passing week, the future of Facebook's digital currency Libra is looking less and less certain to launch next ...
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Survey finds adults couldn't care less about Facebook's Libra 'cryptocurrency'
Facebook Libra's potential to help cryptocurrency go mainstream has been touted in recent weeks, but recent survey results ...
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Indian government ban on 'non-sovereign' cryptocurrency would see holders jailed for up to 10 years
A government panel in India has issued a recommendation to ban all "cryptocurrencies created by non-sovereigns," a step which ...
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Facebook forced to take action against fraudsters peddling fake Libra
The social media giant, Facebook, has been forced to address a growing number of fake communications associated to its digital ...
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UK MP on Libra: Facebook’s almost trying to turn itself into its own country
Facebook's 'cryptocurrency' Libra is ruffling feathers among UK politicians amid concerns that the technology giant's entry ...
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US watchdog preps BitMEX probe over alleged illegal cryptocurrency trade
Cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX is being investigated by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
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'Trust' was mentioned 69 times at Facebook’s Libra Senate hearing – nice
In the Facebook Libra Senate hearing the word trust was mentioned every two minutes on average, working out to 69 times in ...
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Here are the Senate's sickest burns dished out to Facebook's Libra
My favorite bit about the Facebook Libra Senate hearing, the sick burns dished out by members of the questioning board. Here's ...
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French government to create ‘ICO white list’ with new regulations
France is knuckling down on digital assets and is set to approve the first wave of cryptocurrency businesses under new ICO ...
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Trump and his ex-banker treasury secretary are really scared of Bitcoin (and other cryptocurrency)
If I didn't know any better, I'd say Trump and his banking buddies are getting really worried about this cryptocurrency thing. ...
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Winkevoss twins consider joining Facebook’s ‘cryptocurrency’ despite beef with Zuckerberg
The Winklevoss brothers, co-founders of cryptocurrency exchange Gemini and renown for their well-documented legal battle ...
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India isn't keen on Facebook's Libra 'cryptocurrency'
The authorities in Asia's third-largest economy are no more keen on the social media giant's project than any cryptocurrency ...
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Facebook’s Libra partners remain cautious amid growing scrutiny from regulators
Facebook's Libra partners have reportedly signed non-binding agreements, meaning they're not obliged to promote or use the ...
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Bitcoin price rises past $11,000 following Facebook's Libra announcement
Bitcoin’s price continues to rally surpassing the $11,000 mark over the weekend for the first time in 15 months.
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France to create a joint G7 cryptocurrency task force amid Facebook’s Libra woes
France is putting together a Group of Seven Nations (G7) task force to explore how central banks can make sure cryptocurrencies ...
