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Facebook-backed Diem Association Moves Operations to the United States from Switzerland

The Facebook-backed Diem association has moved its operational base to the United States from Switzerland. The crypto project, which envisages a US-dollar backed stablecoin, had earlier applied for a payment system license with FINMA, the Swiss regulator. “While our plans take the project fully within the US regulatory perimeter and no longer require a license… Read More Facebook-backed Diem Association Moves Operations to the United States from Switzerland

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Facebook’s Blockchain May Be Launched without Libra Token

Facebook is planning to roll out its Libra blockchain with digital equivalents of national currencies, according to a report in The Information. It is a change in strategy for the social media behemoth, which faced backlash from national governments after revealing plans to introduce a custom token, also called Libra, backed by a basket of… Read More Facebook’s Blockchain May Be Launched without Libra Token

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Facebook’s Libra Association Applies For Payment System License From Swiss Regulatory Authority FINMA

The contours of regulatory classification for Libra, Facebook’s cryptocurrency and blockchain, are becoming clear, at least, in Switzerland. In a guidance note for stablecoin regulation, the Swiss financial regulatory authority FINMA recommended an “indicative classification” of payment system license for Libra. The license is subject to the AML act and requires companies to account for… Read More Facebook’s Libra Association Applies For Payment System License From Swiss Regulatory Authority FINMA

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Facebook’s Libra: A Beguiling but Treacherous Plan with Many Known Unknowns

Facebook’s cryptocurrency and blockchain Libra continues to generate headlines and commentary from politicians and experts alike. The latest one involves the European Central Bank’s legal official Yves Mersch who described the social media network’s plans for its cryptocurrency as “beguiling but treacherous.” Mersch joins a chorus of voices and officials from Europe’s governing authority who… Read More Facebook’s Libra: A Beguiling but Treacherous Plan with Many Known Unknowns

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Facebook Adds Another Lobbyist To Convince Congress About Libra

Even as U.S. lawmakers remain unconvinced about the merits of its crypto-and-blockchain venture, Facebook is ramping up its lobbying efforts in the nation’s capital.  The social media behemoth is reported to have added FS Vector to its growing list of lobbyists. John Collins, who previously worked as the head of policy at Coinbase, leads the… Read More Facebook Adds Another Lobbyist To Convince Congress About Libra

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Tensions Rise In Facebook’s Libra Association Amidst Regulatory Pressure

During a June earnings report, Facebook had cautioned that its blockchain and cryptocurrency Libra may not launch due to regulatory pressure from around the world. That future prospect seems to have become more real with recent developments. After governments and international organizations piled on the project, it is the turn of Facebook’s partners to ratchet… Read More Tensions Rise In Facebook’s Libra Association Amidst Regulatory Pressure

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Facebook’s Libra Project Is Being Probed by EU Officials: Reports

Facebook’s Libra project, already under fire from regulators around the world, is being probed by the European Union. EU antitrust officials have sent questionnaires to Facebook’s partners in the project requesting details about it, according to reports. “The Commission is in particular concerned about the possible competition restrictions that may result from the Association, especially… Read More Facebook’s Libra Project Is Being Probed by EU Officials: Reports

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ECB Official Says Stablecoins Are Not Cause For Concern

On Thursday Jens Weidmann, a high-ranking official at the European Central Bank said that stablecoins should not alarm anyone in the financial world. However, he emphasized the need for heightened awareness amongst users of stablecoins. Weidmann said that anyone planning to use stablecoins should ensure that all questions regarding their preferred stablecoin had been cleared… Read More ECB Official Says Stablecoins Are Not Cause For Concern

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What Did The Facebook Libra Hearings Accomplish?

One of the most interesting moments during the two days of hearing to understand and evaluate Facebook’s Libra project occurred when Congresswoman Katharine Porter (D-CA) asked panelists which regulators were appropriate for the cryptocurrency. “I am not sure if this (Libra) is a problem for my investor protection subcommittee or my consumer protection subcommittee,” she… Read More What Did The Facebook Libra Hearings Accomplish?

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Libra Faces Congressional Ire In Second Hearing

There was no love lost for Facebook’s Libra on the second day it was presented before lawmakers. David Marcus, head of Libra, was again the main witness at the House Banking and Finance Committee’s hearing to evaluate the impact of Facebook’s proposed cryptocurrency on consumers and the financial system. A Different And Similar Hearing But… Read More Libra Faces Congressional Ire In Second Hearing

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Libra Chief David Marcus Fails To Gain Senate Trust

“Trust is primordial,” David Marcus, head of Libra at Facebook, told senators at a hearing about the company’s plans for a cryptocurrency on its platform. But Marcus had a tough time gaining the supposedly – primeval emotion from the group facing him. The hearing was remarkable for two reasons. First it was held approximately a… Read More Libra Chief David Marcus Fails To Gain Senate Trust

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Libra Will Incur Sales Tax: Techcrunch

Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency will “benefit” tax authorities at the household level and consumption level, according to Libra’s policy and communication chief Dante Disparte. This means that a sales tax will be applicable to purchases made using the Libra token. But investors may escape the IRS’ dragnet by avoiding capital gains tax, according to Christian Catalini,… Read More Libra Will Incur Sales Tax: Techcrunch

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Facebook’s Libra Raises “Serious Concerns” – Fed Chief Jerome Powell

Facebook’s Libra project continues to generate heat among legislators and policymakers. Testifying before the House Financial Services Committee this morning, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the project raised “serious concerns regarding privacy, money laundering, consumer protection and financial stability.” He said the project cannot be allowed to go forward until further details about it… Read More Facebook’s Libra Raises “Serious Concerns” – Fed Chief Jerome Powell

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Facebook’s Libra Chief Addresses Criticism

Since its launch two weeks ago, Facebook’s cryptocurrency and blockchain has generated a maelstrom of reactions from regulators, commentators, and developers. Yesterday David Marcus, president of the initiative at Facebook, took to the social media platform to address criticism aimed at it. Of Decentralization and Financial Inclusion Chief among them is that Libra is not… Read More Facebook’s Libra Chief Addresses Criticism

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EU Banks Are Racing Towards Instant Payments In Response To Facebook’s Libra: Reuters

Banks in the European Union are setting up an instant payments system that could roll out as early as 2020 in response to Facebook’s Libra announcement, according to a Reuters report. Etienne Goose, director general of the European Payments Council, pointed out to the publication that big technology firms had the advantage of being a… Read More EU Banks Are Racing Towards Instant Payments In Response To Facebook’s Libra: Reuters

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Facebook’s Partners in Libra Have Not Committed To It: NYT

Questions and controversies continue to dog Facebook’s entry into blockchain and cryptocurrencies. According to a report in the New York Times, none of the 27 partners in Libra, the company’s crypto venture, have signed binding agreements regarding their participation. Instead they have opted for nonbinding agreements that do not oblige them to promote or use… Read More Facebook’s Partners in Libra Have Not Committed To It: NYT

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How Did Libra Affect Bitcoin Price and Facebook Stock Price?

Call it the Libra effect. Bitcoin price rallied and broke past the $9,000 mark in the breathless run up to Facebook’s announcement of Libra, its cryptocurrency and blockchain, to provide banking services in emerging markets. There was an impressive 23% increase in its price within a week. (For those keeping count, the cryptocurrency is up… Read More How Did Libra Affect Bitcoin Price and Facebook Stock Price?

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Senate Banking Committee To Hold July Hearing On Facebook’s Libra

Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency has dominated news cycles ever since it was announced. Now it has caught the attention of senators as well. The Senate Banking Committee intends to hold a public hearing about Facebook’s cryptocurrency on July 16. The hearing will be titled “Examining Facebook’s Proposed Digital Currency and Data Privacy Considerations”. No witnesses have… Read More Senate Banking Committee To Hold July Hearing On Facebook’s Libra

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Four Problems With Facebook’s Libra Crypto

Now that the dust has settled on Facebook’s Libra announcement, it is time to take stock. The Menlo Park-based company’s move into blockchain has received an enthusiastic welcome from the crypto community. , which has lurched from one scandal to another in recent times. That is understandable. Much to the chagrin of its proponents, the… Read More Four Problems With Facebook’s Libra Crypto

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Enthusiasm, Snarky Criticism, Wariness: Reaction to Facebook’s Libra

This morning, Facebook released details regarding Libra – its proposed cryptocurrency. The details and Facebook’s move have predictably generated much debate and discussion. While cryptocurrency enthusiasts and investors have applauded the move, regulators have alternated between adopting a wait-and-see approach and criticism of the social media company’s move. Expectations have been sky high for Facebook’s… Read More Enthusiasm, Snarky Criticism, Wariness: Reaction to Facebook’s Libra

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