Tag: Facebook
Lawmaker Calls For Moratorium On Facebook Crypto
Facebook is facing more opposition regarding its cryptocurrency, with Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, calling for a moratorium...
Facebook Libra cryptocurrency faces political pushback in Europe
In this photo illustration, a visual representation of a cryptocurrency sits on display in front of a Facebook logo.Chesnot | Getty ImagesFacebook unveiled its...
Facebook Crypto Libra Hits Western Union Shares
Shares in Western Union have fallen on Tuesday (June 18) on the news that Facebook is going to release a new cryptocurrency called Libra,...
Senior U.S. lawmaker says Facebook should halt cryptocurrency project pending review
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters said Tuesday that Facebook Inc should halt development of its announced cryptocurrency until...
U.S. lawmaker calls for Facebook to pause cryptocurrency project
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A leading U.S. House lawmaker on Tuesday called on Facebook Inc to halt development on its new cryptocurrency and for company...
Facebook Crypto Hits Opposition In Europe
The announcement of Libra, Facebook’s new cryptocurrency, has run into immediate political opposition in Europe, according to a report by Bloomberg.French Finance Minister Bruno...
Facebook reveals Libra cryptocurrency, sparking new privacy concerns
SAN FRANCISCO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Facebook Inc announced ambitious plans on Tuesday to launch a new global cryptocurrency called Libra, part of an effort...
Explainer: ‘Stablecoins’ in the spotlight as Facebook unveils Libra cryptocurrency
LONDON (Reuters) - Is bitcoin’s crown slipping? The original cryptocurrency accounts for over half of the $285 billion global coin trading market. But...
The great Facebook sleight of hand: A blockchain without blocks
Facebook’s blockchain lead David Marcus unveiled its long-awaited and much-hyped cryptocurrency, Libra Coin, today. Many have lauded it as the great white hope for...
Facebook Cryptocurrency: Calibra’s Privacy Implications
Despite a series of privacy stumbles, Facebook is...
