Walmart follows Facebook down the crypto rabbit hole
Walmart has patented its own version of stablecoin, according to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Facebook should forget Libra, launch stablecoin on Bitcoin SV
The social media giant says it is willing to wait as long as it takes regulators to determine the viability of the project, but there is a much simpler alternative.
Facebook faces up to Libra fakers as crypto scammers gather
Only a matter of weeks since Facebook published its whitepaper, a number of fake accounts and communications around the stablecoin have sprung up.
Philippines central bank still ‘lukewarm’ on cryptocurrency
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas plans to wait a further “three to five years” before it entertains the idea of launching its own cryptocurrency.
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.
If gold is so strong, why have most gold-backed stablecoins failed?
If a stablecoin is backed by gold reserves, it should be solid enough to not suffer from extreme changes in the market like what other digital currencies witness.
Swiss stock exchange wants central bank to issue stablecoin
SIX claims a central bank-backed stablecoin will allow transactions of the SDX platform to be conducted in cryptocurrency.
Libra finds support from former Trump economic adviser
While governments around the world seem to be raising their opposition to Facebook’s Libra stablecoin, the project has still found a healthy amount of support.
Facebook’s ‘crypto’ project faces more international hurdles
U.S. wants Facebook to hold off on the project, requesting that the company’s executives attend a hearing in Washington, D.C., to clear the air.
Crypto supporter Caitlin Long weighs in on Facebook’s stablecoin
Facebook Coin, then Global Coin and now Libra, the digital currency is expected to be launched this month and there has already been more than just a little discussion on its merits or value.
Tether’s treasury moves a serious amount of funds
The Tether's moved of $5 million funds from its treasury to an unknown wallet, prompting questions about the company's activities.
Crypto exchanges see more output than input
Where there was once a significant amount of inflow and relatively little outflow, the two have flip-flopped in recent days, with more outflow than inflow being recorded.