“We’re going to be talking about Libra three years from now,” JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Tuesday.
Watch Today’s Facebook Libra Hearing at the House Financial Services Committee
Watch the live webcast of the House Financial Services Committee hearing on Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project.
It’s Not Up to Facebook to Decide What Libra Is, Ex-CFTC Advisor Says
Security? Payment token? Utility token? Defining Facebook’s Libra won’t be easy, and it’s not Facebook’s call, says Jeff Bandman.
Bitcoin Noticeably Absent From Senate Hearing on Facebook’s Libra
For a panel about a proposed cryptocurrency, Tuesday’s Senate Facebook hearing was light on actual crypto talk.
Cuba Libra? Island Nation Slowly Explores Cryptocurrency Options
Cuba highlights the difference between bitcoin and corporate token projects like Libra.
German Finance Minister: Facebook Shouldn’t Be Allowed to Compete with the Euro
“The issuance of a currency does not belong in the hands of a private company,” according to Germany’s finance minister.
CoinDesk LIVE: Unpacking the Libra Hearings
CoinDesk LIVE presents opinions and commentary on Libra’s hard road ahead. Join six experts and our own editors for a detailed discussion of the future of Mark Zuckerberg’s cryptocurrency.
Watch the Facebook Libra Hearing Live Now
Facebook’s hearing in front of the U.S. Senate is live online and we will be running commentary all day.
Facebook’s Libra Should Be Regulated Like a Security, Says Former CFTC Chair
Former CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler believes Facebook’s Libra looks – and should be regulated like – a security.
Top Republican Touts Blockchain Privacy as Alternative to Regulating Big Tech
U.S. House minority leader Kevin McCarthy has argued for the use of blockchain networks in protecting users’ data from “exploitation.”
US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Is ‘Not Comfortable’ With Facebook’s Libra
In a press conference Monday, Mnuchin voiced the Trump administration’s concerns with Facebook’s Libra and cryptocurrencies like bitcoin.
What to Expect When Congress Grills Facebook on Cryptocurrency
The Congressional hearings on Facebook’s Libra are likely to focus more on the company’s privacy failings than broad crypto policy questions.
Japan Creates Working Group to Discuss Facebook Libra Ahead of G7 Meeting
Japan has set up a working group to examine the issues raised by Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project ahead of a G7 meeting this week.
US May Bar Large Tech Firms From Issuing Cryptocurrencies
Lawmakers in the U.S. are discussing a bill that seeks to prevent large technology institutions in the country from issuing cryptocurrencies.
US President Donald Trump Says He’s ‘Not a Fan’ of Bitcoin
US President Donald Trump tweeted about bitcoin and Facebook’s Libra on Thursday. He’s not a fan.
Fed Chair Says Libra ‘Cannot Go Forward’ Until Facebook Addresses Concerns
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said Facebook should not be allowed to launch its Libra cryptocurrency until the company details how it will handle a number of regulatory concerns.
Winklevoss Twins’ Gemini Exchange May Join Facebook’s Libra Project
The Winklevoss twins might mend fences with Mark Zuckerberg through the Libra cryptocurrency project.
Facebook Says It Won’t Launch Crypto in India Due to Regulatory Issues
Facebook reportedly said that current regulatory restrictions mean it has “no plans” to launch its digital wallet service and crypto in India.
Facebook to Senators: Libra Crypto Will Respect Consumer Privacy
Facebook’s David Marcus told lawmakers its new libra cryptocurrency will not store or share personal financial information – with a few caveats.
Facebook Libra Threat Could Spur Work on China’s National Digital Currency: PBoC Official
China’s central bank could hasten development of its digital yuan to counter the threat posed by Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency, an official says.