Libra
Bank of England Sets Out Rules for Libra Launch in the UK
The central bank has finalized principles the Facebook-led cryptocurrency project must adopt before a U.K. launch.

US Lawmakers Call on Payment Giants to Exit 'Chilling' Libra Project
Senators Brian Schatz and Sherrod Brown have called on Visa, Stripe, and MasterCard to reconsider their membership of the Libra Association.

New Libra Fork Will Create Permissionless Stablecoin Free of Corporate Control
Thirty blockchain companies and nonprofit organizations plan to fork the Facebook-led Libra cryptocurrency to build an open alternative.

How Anti-Money-Laundering Rules Hinder Libra's Mission to Reach the Unbanked
A "step-ladder" approach to know-your-customer (KYC) rules could help the Libra stablecoin reach those disconnected from the financial system.

For Non-Profits Working With Facebook, Libra Isn't Such a Crazy Idea
If their missions aren't served by Libra, Women's World Banking and Mercy Corps say they'll let it be known – loudly.

German Finance Minister Supports Digital Euro, But 'Very Critical' of Libra
Speaking on a possible e-euro, minister Olaf Scholz said Germany "should not leave the field to China, Russia, the U.S. or any private providers."

Now Traders Can Make Bets on When Facebook's Libra Will Launch
Crypto futures exchange CoinFLEX is issuing derivatives linked to the launch of the Facebook-led Libra cryptocurrency project.

US House Committee Pressuring Zuckerberg to Testify on Libra: Report
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is facing pressure to testify before U.S. lawmakers on the firm's cryptocurrency project Libra.

PayPal Might Withdraw From Libra Association: Report
PayPal might pull out of the Facebook-led Libra project, according to a Financial Times report.

American Banking Giants Sound Off Against Libra as Monetary Threat
Execs from some of the biggest U.S. banks reportedly told the Federal Reserve that Facebook’s Libra would pose a threat to monetary policies.

