Tag: Libra

Meta consolidates financial services under Novi brand

As part of Facebook’s rebrand to Meta, it has also changed the name of its FinTech services from Facebook Financial to Novi.

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.

Libra could launch as early as January

The Facebook-led Libra Association is reportedly gearing up to launch its cryptocurrency at the start of 2021.

Four instances of FinTech companies taking shots at each other

The FinTech market is rife with competition and while most companies have gone about it politely, some have taken pot shots at others.

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.

The former governor of Banque de France is worried about central...

More than 50 central banks around the world are working on digital currency projects. However, the former head of Banque de France is sceptical.

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