Libra

Facebook

Facebook’s Cryptocurrency Wants to Take on Banks, Not Bitcoin

If bitcoin doesn't need to worry about competition from Facebook. Who does? You've guessed it, the banks.

Tech  ·  18 June 2019
Facebook

Libra White Paper Shows How Facebook Borrowed From Bitcoin and Ethereum

Cryptocurrency, at scale. That's Facebook's vision as laid out in the long-awaited, just-released Libra white paper.

Tech  ·  18 June 2019
Regulation

There’s a Second Token: A Breakdown of Facebook’s Crypto Economy

In addition to the Libra coin, Facebook's newly unveiled crypto project also involves a "Libra investment token."

Policy & regulation  ·  18 June 2019
Facebook

Facebook Unveils Libra Cryptocurrency, Targeting 1.7 Billion Unbanked

Facebook's newly unveiled Libra blockchain is tackling remittances at first, but it could have a much broader impact.

Business  ·  18 June 2019
Security

Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency: A Technical Deep Dive

Technical details of Facebook's Libra blockchain were published Tuesday in a white paper by the Libra Foundation. Here's what stands out.

Tech  ·  18 June 2019
Regulation

Facebook Registers Secretive ‘Libra’ Cryptocurrency Firm in Switzerland

More details emerge about Facebook's secretive crypto firm, Libra.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 May 2019
Regulation

US Senators Seek Information on Facebook’s ‘Libra’ Crypto Project

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee wants to know more about Facebook's crypto project.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 May 2019
Regulation

Regulation, Taxation Loom Over Crypto Investors

The cryptocurrency community still has plenty of questions about taxation and regulation, especially as the ICO space heats up.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 November 2017
Libra

Libra Eyes Institutional Investors with Crypto Tax and Accounting App

Blockchain startup Libra has unveiled a new compliance application for the institutional market, targeting businesses like crypto funds and exchanges.

Business  ·  28 November 2017
Investments

Crypto Tax Software Startup Libra Raises $7.8 Million

Blockchain startup Libra has raised $7.8 million in a new Series A funding round, the company announced today.

Business  ·  27 November 2017
Libra

Blockchain Startup Libra Hires Former Siemens Chief Risk Officer

Blockchain startup Libra has announced a new hire as it expands its suite of enterprise-focused auditing tools.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 May 2017
Banking

With Vulcan Project, PwC Wants Banks to Rethink Bitcoin

PwC Australia sheds light on the origins and utility of its newly launched digital asset service Vulcan.

Business  ·  15 November 2016
Banking

PwC FinTech Lead Joins Blockchain Startup Libra

Blockchain startup Libra has announced new hires it says will help it position itself as the "Microsoft Office for blockchain".

Business  ·  25 July 2016
Exchanges

BitPay Among Latest to Join Microsoft Blockchain Platform

BitPay is among four new partners joining Microsoft's forthcoming blockchain-as-a-service offering on its Azure platform.

Tech  ·  5 January 2016
Venture Capital

Libra Raises $500k to Expand Bitcoin Tax Compliance Solutions

Libra has announced $500,000 in new fundraising as part of a seed round led by Liberty City Ventures.

Business  ·  10 October 2014