Tag: Calibra

Libra changes name to Diem as it is gearing up for...

The Libra Association has changed its name to the Diem Association to reinforce "its organisational independence" as the cryptocurrency could launch as early as January.

European Central Bank warns that cryptocurrencies like Libra could pose a...

It seems as if the Libra Association has ramped up its efforts to get Libra off the launchpad. However, now the European Central Bank has published a research paper warning that stablecoins like Libra could badly impact the markets.

Why Facebook changed the name of its Libra wallet to Novi

Facebook has changed the name of its digital cryptocurrency wallet Calibra to Novi.

Checkout.com becomes the Libra Association’s newest member as the crypto project...

Having lost some of its founding members when the public scrutiny got fierce, the Libra Association has now added Checkout.com to its membership as things seem to be moving faster for the cryptocurrency project.

Facebook to recruit 50 people in Ireland to work on its...

It seems as if Facebook is still serious about getting the ball rolling with the cryptocurrency initiative Libra as the social media giant has announced plans to hire 50 people to work on its FinTech project.

The Libra Association has kickstarted the licensing process with Swiss FINMA

After months of speculation, governmental hearings and partners abandoning the project, it seems as if the Facebook-led cryptocurrency Libra has taken a big step towards being recognised by regulators.

Germany’s banks lash out against Libra whilst pushing for a digital...

Could a digital euro be a better alternative to Libra? A leading group of German banks thinks so. The Association of German Banks (Bankenverband) made...

Jack Dorsey says “Hell no” to question about whether Twitter will...

The dual CEO and co-founder of both Twitter and Square has made no secret to where he stands when it comes to the Facebook-backed cryptocurrency.

Libra has lost another backer, but claims it has 180 replacements...

The Facebook-backed cryptocurrency project Libra names five people to its association board as another backer jumps ship.

Libra co-creator gets into Twitter-spat after Stripe, Mastercard and Visa abandon...

Things are not looking stellar for Libra as several backers have pulled out of the cryptocurrency project as the regulatory pressure against it is mounting.

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