Business 19 July 2019

Consumer protection groups call on Libra members to quit

Several consumer protection groups feel that the members of Libra might have been bullied into joining by Facebook.

Business 19 July 2019

Kenya joins global regulators opposing Facebook’s crypto plans

Kenya joins several other countries who have serious concerns over Libra’s ambitions.

Business 17 July 2019

Facebook’s David Marcus faces second day of grilling from Congress

Marcus faced opposition from both sides of the aisle as everyone is unclear on what Libra can and can’t do.

Business 17 July 2019

Facebook’s Libra receives frosty reception from US Senate

David Marcus faced the senate on July 16, and they gave him a very hard time over the future of Libra.

Events 9 July 2019

Facebook leads big tech’s challenge to big finance

The worlds of Bitcoin/blockchain and fintech were coming together at the Fintech Week conference in London.

Business 8 July 2019

European Central Bank tells regulators to hurry up before Libra launch

European Central Bank authorities feel the current pace of regulators just won’t cut it with Libra on the way.

Business 4 July 2019

David Marcus takes to Facebook to explain and defend Libra

David Marcus took the time to answer several concerns about Facebook’s new crypto

Tech 4 July 2019

ZenGo relases non-custodial Libra wallet, looks to compete with Calibra

ZenGo’s wallet looks like it will be the preferred wallet for those wanting to hide in the shadows.

Business 4 July 2019

Japanese regulators latest to voice concerns over Facebook’s Libra

Bank of Japan, the country’s central bank, said Libra would be difficult to regulate, and ultimately posed risks to the global financial system.

Business 2 July 2019

Facebook fighting regulatory fires all over the world for Libra launch

Facebook is working to get a New York BitLicense and work out regulatory problems in other jurisdictions in preparation for its 2020 launch.

Tech 2 July 2019

You’ve been warned – over 100 fake “Libra” domains created

According to Digital Shadows, a cyber intelligence firm, more than 100 fake domains related to Libra have been registered since the project was first announced.

Business 28 June 2019

Facebook Libra accelerates EU banks’ real-time payments plan

Just weeks after announcing its cryptocurrency plans, Facebook is already ruffling feathers in the European Union (EU).