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Facebook Registers Secretive 'Libra' Cryptocurrency Firm in Switzerland

More details emerge about Facebook's secretive crypto firm, Libra.

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Facebook Hires Two of Coinbase's Former Compliance Managers

Facebook has hired two Coinbase vets to work in compliance roles, and at least one is involved in the social network's blockchain effort.

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Microsoft Launches Decentralized Identity Tool on Bitcoin Blockchain

A new decentralized ID solution from Microsoft built directly on the bitcoin blockchain could have far-reaching impacts.

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Slowly But Surely: May Was a Quietly Big Month for Blockchain

Don Tapscott writes that 10 events, in particular, demonstrate just how much innovation we’ve seen during May, the "Month of Blockchain."

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US Senators Seek Information on Facebook's 'Libra' Crypto Project

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee wants to know more about Facebook's crypto project.

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Facebook Softens Policy on Crypto and Blockchain Ads

Over a year after its outright ban, Facebook has further lifted some restrictions on cryptocurrency and blockchain-related advertisements.

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MIT's Christian Catalini Said to Be Working on Facebook's Cryptocurrency

Prominent crypto researcher Christian Catalini is helping Facebook with its stablecoin efforts, two sources with knowledge of the situation tell CoinDesk.

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Facebook in Talks to Build Ecosystem for Planned Stablecoin: WSJ

Facebook is said to be in talks with firms, including Visa and Mastercard, to support and fund its planned fiat-backed cryptocurrency.

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Facebook Said to Be Seeking $1 Billion in Funding for Crypto Project

Social media giant Facebook may be seeking a billion bucks in VC investment for its cryptocurrency project, an NYT reporter says.

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Facebook's Blockchain Hiring Spree Continues With 5 New Job Postings

Social media behemoth Facebook is advertising for five more blockchain-related positions – adding to the 20 posted by the company in recent weeks.

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