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ForkLog 13 27.11.2020

ECB sees Libra launch as a threat to the future of fiat currencies

The European Central Bank warned that the appearance of the Libra stablecoin could put the fate of fiat currencies at stake. The regulator's response followed reports of Facebook's planned January 2021 launch of a digital currency, Finextra reports.

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ForkLog 3 27.11.2020

Media: Libra stablecoin set to launch in January 2021

The Libra project team is preparing to release a digital currency in January 2021 in a 'limited format'. Financial Times reports, citing sources familiar with the situation.

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ForkLog 4 25.11.2020

Bison Trails unveils protocol for building Libra-based services

Bison Trails, a provider of infrastructure and blockchain solutions within the Libra Association, announced the launch of the Query and Transactions Clusters (QT) protocol. It will enable developers to build services on top of the forthcoming Libra network.

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ForkLog 10 05.11.2020

ECB warns big-tech stablecoins threaten privacy and innovation

Digital currencies issued by large technology companies, such as Facebook's Libra, raise concerns about data protection. This was stated by Fabio Panetta, a member of the European Central Bank's Executive Board, Reuters reports.

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ForkLog 11 13.10.2020

G7 to block Libra launch until properly regulated

Finance ministers of the G7 countries oppose launching the digital currency Libra until its issuer is properly regulated. This comes from a draft joint statement obtained by Reuters.

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ForkLog 6 18.09.2020

Blockchain Capital joins Libra Association

The crypto investment firm Blockchain Capital joined the Libra Association as an adviser on building a global payments system.

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ForkLog 18 17.09.2020

Former HSBC executive to take leadership role at Libra Association subsidiary

The Libra Association, linked to developing a digital currency led by the world's largest social network, Facebook, has hired James Emmett as Libra Networks' managing director. He previously held a similar post at the UK's largest bank HSBC, dedicating 25 years of his career to it.

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ForkLog 13 27.08.2020

Former FinCEN Director Robert Werner Leaves Libra Association After Three Months

Former FinCEN director Robert Werner stepped down as Libra Association's chief legal officer after three months in the role.

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ForkLog 7 21.08.2020

Opinion: Bitcoin and Libra Will Not Disappear With the Advent of Digital Versions of Fiat Currencies

Speculative Bitcoin and Libra, designed for transactions, will carve out their niches after central bank digital currency (CBDC) appears in every country. This view was expressed in one of CNBC's podcasts by Raghuram Rajan, former RBI governor and former IMF chief economist.

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Krzysztof Shpak 320 01.03.2020

Is Libra Harbinger of Dystopian Future? Here’s What Experts Say

Ubiquitous and private corporate money. Isn’t it a scary concept, no matter where you lean on the political spectrum? The very phenomenon of Libra is somewhat underrated in the media, but it is possible that the ramifications of Libra going live will exceed our expectations.

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Krzysztof Shpak 436 14.02.2020

What to Expect From Blockchain Industry in 2020: A Researchers’ Take

For many crypto investors and rookie traders, 2019 was a year of much despair and uncertainty. The year started with a sharp drop in Bitcoin’s price, followed by a lengthy period of stagnation. The ICO fever, the once sacred cow of crypto, has all but died down. Several new blockchain projects popped up but ultimately […]

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Krzysztof Shpak 436 11.02.2020

Crypto-Exchange Founder: More Institutional Players Will Come to the Industry But Not Overnight

Some people in the crypto-community expect mass adoption to come with big players from traditional markets. Some see it coming along the growing set of real use cases for crypto, certain regulatory initiatives, or particularly ambitious projects.

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