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What to Expect When Facebook’s Zuckerberg Defends Libra on Capitol Hill

Here's what you need to know before Mark Zuckerberg testifies in front of the House Financial Services Committee on Libra.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 October 2019
Facebook

Zuckerberg to Tell Congress: Libra Can Fix ‘Failing’ Financial System

Facebook's CEO released his written testimony a day before his scheduled appearance before the U.S. House of Representatives.

Markets  ·  22 October 2019
Stablecoins

US Lawmaker Introduces Bill Classifying Stablecoins as Securities

A draft bill published Tuesday would regulate stablecoins under the Securities Act of 1933.

Markets  ·  22 October 2019
Facebook

Facebook Risks Banking Ties Over Libra Concerns, Says ING Exec

ING CEO Ralph Hamers said Libra could make it difficult for banks to accept or keep the project's creator as a client.

Markets  ·  22 October 2019
China

Facebook’s Marcus Says China Wins With Digital Renminbi if US Nixes Libra

David Marcus, who leads the Libra project, said China will create a digital currency system that could be entirely out of reach for U.S. authorities.

Markets  ·  22 October 2019
Regulation

Libra Could Drop ‘Basket’ and Issue Individual Fiat Stablecoins

Under pressure from regulators, the Libra project may consider a fundamental change to the way its planned crypto payments system will operate.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 October 2019
Regulation

Facebook’s Libra Just Got Its First Major Supporter in Congress

Bucking a trend, Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) wrote a letter praising Libra as a technological advance that he feels is needed.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 October 2019
Europe

France’s Le Maire Attacks Facebook’s ‘Political’ Ambitions With Libra

The French finance minister has said Libra is an "unacceptable" challenge to state sovereignty and suggested political motives behind the project.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 October 2019
Regulation

Fed Governor Brainard Identifies Libra Threat, Says Regulatory Hurdles Abound

Federal Reserve governor Lael Brainard delivered a sharp critique of Libra, which would need to resolve many regulatory hurdles before going live.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 October 2019
Facebook

Libra Plays Down Troubles, Anticipates 100 Members by Launch

The Libra Association has said the project is undeterred by recent setbacks and expects to sign up 100 partners before it goes live.

Markets  ·  16 October 2019
Facebook

Libra Is ‘Catalytic Event’ for Central Banks, Says Head of Sweden’s Riksbank

Libra, says Stefan Ingves, is forcing central banks to re-consider their primary product: money.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 October 2019
Facebook

Facebook-Led Libra Forms Governing Council After Big-Name Departures

At a charter signing in Geneva on Monday, the Libra Association locked in 21 members of its governing council.

Markets  ·  14 October 2019
Facebook

Visa, Mastercard, eBay, Stripe Follow PayPal in Quitting Facebook’s Libra Project

Visa, Mastercard, eBay, Stripe, Mercado Pago and PayPal have all withdrawn from the Libra Association now.

Markets  ·  11 October 2019
Facebook

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to Testify Before Congress Over Libra Crypto

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will defend Libra before U.S. lawmakers later this month.

Markets  ·  9 October 2019