Libra News

Facebook is determined not to take “no” for an answer when it comes to fintech.

Tech giants face hearing before Congress that will ask whether they violate antitrust and monopoly laws in the U.S.

Japan may need to rely on the United States to have some influence over the development of digital currencies.

Bitcoin has practically turned into a stablecoin, Dogecoin has experienced a huge resurgence in popularity, and Coinbase might be preparing to list on the stock market.

Economic historian Barry Eichengreen believes that stablecoins are either too fragile, or too expensive, to emerge as a dominant monetary form.

The Japanese government will appoint Ryozo Himino as the next commissioner of Japan's Financial Services Agency.

As banks look to tokenize currency and USDT volume rises, experts see a bright future for stablecoins.

The leading global central bank institution has published new research on central bank digital currencies, noting a major shift in their direction thanks to Libra as well as COVID-19.

CBDCs promise to speed up existing systems but are unlikely to change the direction central banks have already been taking.

China comes up with yet another crypto-related plan to take on the hegemony of the U.S. dollar in international payments.

The father of the JOBS Act would be happy to help Telegram with an IPO if the company chooses to revert to a traditional fundraising model.

WhatsApp has announced instant in-app fiat payments for over 120 million users in Brazil.

Media magnate Steve Forbes has described crypto assets as “a high-tech cry for help” resulting from the failures of contemporary fiat money systems.

The Libra Association just filled a key role.

Libra Association member Bison Trails aims to offer users the opportunity to participate in the NEAR network.