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Zuckerberg: Facebook Would Quit Libra if the Association Launched Prematurely

Facebook's CEO told lawmakers the company would pull out of the Libra Association if the consortium launched its cryptocurrency without regulatory approvals.

Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) created a "Zuck Buck" graphic to describe his view of Libra. (House Financial Services Committee)

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How to Watch Mark Zuckerberg's Grilling in Congress Today

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg will be testifying before lawmakers on Libra and more later today. Watch the livestream here.

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US Treasury to Monitor Libra Over Possible Financial Risks

The Treasury Department has committed to monitoring the Facebook-led cryptocurrency project Libra alongside regulatory efforts by Congress.

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Regulate Stablecoins – Don't Squash Them

Regulators should offer a path for stablecoins to exist alongside current financial systems, writes a fellow at Harvard's Berkman Klein Center.

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What to Expect When Facebook's Zuckerberg Defends Libra on Capitol Hill

Here's what you need to know before Mark Zuckerberg testifies in front of the House Financial Services Committee on Libra.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg (Credit: Aaron-Schwartz / Shutterstock)

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Former World Gold Council Exec Develops New Bitcoin ETF

The portfolio manager behind SPDR Gold Shares is developing a bitcoin ETF, but winning SEC approval remains a holy grail in the nascent space.

Kryptoin CEO Jason Toussaint

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Ripple Boosts Blockchain Advocacy Efforts With DC Office

Ripple has opened a new D.C. office and expanded its regulatory team as it seeks to better educate policymakers on blockchain tech.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse

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Telegram Backer Sought Circle Listing Before SEC Halted Token Launch

A backer of Telegram's blockchain project asked Circle's Poloniex exchange to list the gram token before the SEC halted issuance, court papers show.

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Michael Terpin Urges FCC to Curb Crypto Fraud That Cost Him $24 Million

Terpin plans to distribute his letter to a major mobile industry conference.

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Libra Could Drop 'Basket' and Issue Individual Fiat Stablecoins

Under pressure from regulators, the Libra project may consider a fundamental change to the way its planned crypto payments system will operate.

David Marcus is the co-creator of the Facebook-backed libra stablecoin. (CoinDesk archives)