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Markets

Japan's Central Bank Chief Calls for International Effort on Libra Regulation

The governor of the Bank of Japan has called for global cooperation in regulating stablecoins like the Facebook-led Libra.

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Facebook Reveals Libra Crypto's Currency Basket Breakdown: Report

Facebook has reportedly revealed the percentage breakdown of the basket of global currencies that will underpin its Libra cryptocurrency.

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SEC Chair, Commissioners to Talk Crypto at Congress Hearing Next Week

The House Financial Services Committee will question SEC commissioners about crypto regulations and Facebook's Libra next week.

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Finance

Binance Is Pitching Its Stablecoin as a Government-Friendly Libra Competitor

Binance is now positioning its Venus stablecoin project as an alternative to Facebook's Libra, a month after downplaying any suggestions of rivalry.

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Markets

Facebook's David Marcus Responds to Critics Over Libra 'Threat'

The head of Facebook's Calibra has spoken out to "debunk" allegations that the Libra project poses a threat to nations' fiscal sovereignty.

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

Markets

Central Banks to Question Facebook-Led Libra Over Financial Risks

The Libra Association is to be grilled by 26 central banks over the perceived risks to financial stability posed by the crypto project.

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Markets

Vulnerability Fixed in Facebook Contract Language for Libra Cryptocurrency

The vulnerability in the Move IR compiler allows malicious actors to introduce executable code to their smart contracts," OpenZeppelin’s CEO Demian Brener told CoinDesk.

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Markets

Facebook Adds Singapore Dollar to Libra Crypto Basket: Report

Facebook reportedly included the Singapore dollar but not the Chinese yuan in an updated list of currencies meant to back the Libra stablecoin.

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Markets

New Head of China's Digital Currency Says It Beats Facebook Libra on Tech Features

The PBoC's new digital currency chief has said its upcoming digital yuan has features not offered by Facebook Libra.

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Markets

Facebook's WhatsApp Seeks Policy Expert to Champion Blockchain in Africa

WhatsApp is looking to hire a blockchain policy expert in Africa as parent company Facebook's Libra project meets regulatory resistance worldwide.

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