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Fed Economists Call Fears of Original Libra Stablecoin ‘Overstated’

Economists at the Federal Reserve suggest Libra – in its original, basket-backed stablecoin form – might not have had as severe an impact on financial stability as policymakers suggested last year.

Updated Sep 14, 2021, 8:54 a.m. Published Jun 22, 2020, 3:39 p.m.
Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) created a "Zuck Buck" graphic to describe his view of Libra. (House Financial Services Committee)
Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) created a "Zuck Buck" graphic to describe his view of Libra. (House Financial Services Committee)