Here’s the complete story (so far) of Facebook’s potentially transformative blockchain project.
Facebook to Roll Out ‘GlobalCoin’ Cryptocurrency in 2020, Report Says
Social media giant Facebook is set to roll out its own cryptocurrency – internally called ‘GlobalCoin’ – in 2020, according to a report from BBC.
Facebook Registers Secretive ‘Libra’ Cryptocurrency Firm in Switzerland
More details emerge about Facebook’s secretive crypto firm, Libra.
Facebook Hires Two of Coinbase’s Former Compliance Managers
Facebook has hired two Coinbase vets to work in compliance roles, and at least one is involved in the social network’s blockchain effort.
Microsoft Launches Decentralized Identity Tool on Bitcoin Blockchain
A new decentralized ID solution from Microsoft built directly on the bitcoin blockchain could have far-reaching impacts.
Slowly But Surely: May Was a Quietly Big Month for Blockchain
Don Tapscott writes that 10 events, in particular, demonstrate just how much innovation we’ve seen during May, the “Month of Blockchain.”
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.
Facebook Softens Policy on Crypto and Blockchain Ads
Over a year after its outright ban, Facebook has further lifted some restrictions on cryptocurrency and blockchain related advertisements.
MIT Economist Christian Catalini Said to Be Working on Facebook’s Crypto Push
Prominent crypto researcher Christian Catalini is helping Facebook with its stablecoin efforts, two sources with knowledge of the situation tell CoinDesk.
Facebook in Talks to Build Ecosystem for Planned Stablecoin: WSJ
Facebook is said to be in talks with firms, including Visa and Mastercard, to support and fund its planned fiat-backed cryptocurrency.
Facebook Said to Be Seeking $1 Billion in Funding for Crypto Project
Social media giant Facebook may be seeking a billion bucks in VC investment for its cryptocurrency project, an NYT reporter says.
Facebook’s Blockchain Hiring Spree Continues With 5 New Postings
Social media behemoth Facebook is advertising for five more blockchain-related positions – adding to the 20 posted by the company in recent weeks.
Why Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey Are Warming to Blockchain
The winds of change are coming to the centralized systems of the Internet, according to author Michael Casey.
Facebook Seeks Counsel to Forge Blockchain Partnerships for New Products
Facebook is looking to hire a lead commercial counsel for blockchain to negotiate “partnerships needed to launch new products.”
‘Facebook Coin’ Could Generate Billions in Revenue: Barclays Analyst
A note from Barclays analyst Ross Sandler sketches out how much Facebook might gain from developing its own cryptocurrency.
Facebook Blockchain Job Openings Top 20 Amid Staffing Spree
Facebook’s careers website now lists 20 open positions related to blockchain technology in a wide range of areas.
Facebook Plans to Launch Cryptocurrency in First Half of 2019: NYT Report
A report from the New York Times says plans to launch a cryptocurrency product in the first half of 2019.
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Is Seriously Considering Blockchain Authentication
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he’s seriously evaluating blockchain’s potential for decentralized single logins.
Facebook Beefs Up Its Blockchain Efforts With Startup Hires
Facebook appears to be doubling down on its blockchain efforts with the hiring staffers from smart-contract startup Chainspace.
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