The Square Crypto team announced three more developer hires on Thursday, pulling from major companies in the crypto space.
Facebook’s David Marcus Responds to Critics Over Libra ‘Threat’
The head of Facebook’s Calibra has spoken out to “debunk” allegations that the Libra project poses a threat to nations’ fiscal sovereignty.
Global Central Banks to Question Facebook-Led Libra Over Financial Risks
The Libra Association is to be grilled by 26 central banks over the perceived risks to financial stability posed by the crypto project.
Facebook’s Libra Pushes Back at Claims Project Is Threat to Financial Stability
The head of the Facebook-led Libra Association has responded to claims that the cryptocurrency project threatens financial stability.
Facebook Adds Singapore Dollar to Libra Crypto Basket: Report
Facebook reportedly included the Singapore dollar but not the Chinese yuan in an updated list of currencies meant to back the Libra stablecoin.
New Head of China’s Digital Currency Says It Beats Facebook Libra on Tech Features
The PBoC’s new digital currency chief has said its upcoming digital yuan has features not offered by Facebook Libra.
Facebook’s WhatsApp Seeks Policy Expert to Champion Blockchain in Africa
WhatsApp is looking to hire a blockchain policy expert in Africa as parent company Facebook’s Libra project meets regulatory resistance worldwide.
ECB’s Mersch Warns Over ‘Treacherous Promises’ of Facebook Libra
The central bank board member has warned of the threat posed by Facebook’s Libra to monetary policy and consumers in the EU.
Libra Association’s Crypto Members Remain Unfazed by Regulatory Backlash
Despite government scrutiny, crypto firms in the Libra Association say they’re committed to the project.
Facebook’s Libra Project Launches Bug Bounty With $10,000 Max Reward
The Libra Association will pay up to $10,000 to independent security researchers who find bugs in the Libra blockchain.
Facebook’s Calibra Is Building a Compliance Team, Searching for Sanctions Lead
The Calibra wallet team is looking for more compliance professionals
Coinbase’s Ex-Policy Head Will Lobby for Facebook Amid Libra Crypto Pushback
Facebook has hired a lobbying firm led by a former head of policy at Coinbase amid regulatory pushback from U.S. lawmakers over its Libra project.
Coinbase’s Ex-Policy Head Will Lobby for Facebook Amid Libra Crypto Pushback
Facebook has hired a lobbying firm led by a former head of policy at Coinbase amid regulatory pushback from U.S. lawmakers over its Libra project.
Switzerland Meetings Didn’t Clear US Lawmaker’s Doubts on Facebook’s Libra
A U.S. lawmaker said her concerns with Facebook’s Libra crypto project remain after meeting regulators in Switzerland.
Tensions Rising at Facebook Libra as Backers Consider Quitting: Report
Several backers of Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project are said to be considering backing out due to growing “pushback” from regulators.
Crypto Asset NYM to Fuel Test of Tokenized Facebook Login Alternative
Privacy-focused Nym Technologies plans to launch a testnet this fall. Its identity system masks identifying user data across blockchains.
Facebook Libra Already Facing an EU Antitrust Probe: Report
Facebook is reportedly already under investigation by the EU over antitrust issues related to its Libra cryptocurrency project.
Facebook Isn’t Behind the First Incubator for Libra Crypto Developers
With $125,000 committed to a virtual bootcamp in November, Libracamp is incubating development on Facebook’s Libra testnet.
US Lawmakers to Discuss Facebook Libra on Swiss Visit: Report
Congresswoman Maxine Waters and other U.S. lawmakers will discuss Facebook’s crypto project with the Swiss data privacy chief this week.
Global Regulators Warn on Privacy Risks of Facebook’s Libra
Data protection chiefs from across the globe have united to express concerns over the privacy risks posed by Facebook’s cryptocurrency project.