Category Archive For "Facebook"
in Blockshow, business, Central Bank, Facebook, Libra, Stablecoin
‘Libra Will Never See The Light Of Day’: Monetary Historian
Economic historian Barry Eichengreen believes that stablecoins are either too fragile, or too expensive, to emerge as a dominant monetary form.
in DLT, Facebook, ICO, Investments, Regulation, Switzerland, VC
Former Swiss President Sees the Country Leading in DLT and Technology of the Future
Former Swiss President and new board member of CV VC talks the unique attitudes towards law that make Switzerland a hub for crypto.
Former Facebook Counsel Joins Coinbase as Chief Legal Officer
Former Facebook Vice President and Deputy General Counsel Paul Grewal will lead crypto exchange Coinbase’s legal team.
How Blockchain Technology Will Change the Marketing Industry
Blockchain tech has not yet reached its full potential for use in the marketing and advertising industries, but it definitely will in the near future.
in Brazil, Facebook, Payments, Regulation
Brazil Eases WhatsApp Ban — But It’s Still Suspended
Despite Brazilian regulators lifting a suspension on WhatsApp’s payments, the country’s central bank is still blocking the launch.
in Blockchain, Brave, Facebook, Google, Technology
Blockchain Expands in Advertising Industry, but Crypto Remains a No Go
Crypto has been left out of the advertising industry, but blockchain technology may be its ticket back in to innovate and change the space.
Crypto Prediction Markets Face Competition From Facebook ‘Forecasts’
Facebook’s Forecast app has been launched in beta even as the blockchain-based Augur platform readies for its v2 revamp.
Bank for International Settlements Calls CBDCs a Potential ‘Sea Change’
The leading global central bank institution has published new research on central bank digital currencies, noting a major shift in their direction thanks to Libra as well as COVID-19.
in Facebook, Instagram, Technology, Telegram
Telegram Founder Chastises Facebook & Instagram For Allowing Scams to Thrive
Telegram founder Pavel Durov admonishes Facebook and Instagram for generating ad revenue from scams that are being promoted from his name.
Father of JOBS Act: Gov’t Was Concerned Libra Could Displace Dollar
The father of the JOBS Act would be happy to help Telegram with an IPO if the company chooses to revert to a traditional fundraising model.
in Facebook, Regulation, WhatsApp
WhatsApp Debuts Fiat Electronic Payments While Libra Remains Stuck in Regulatory Maze
WhatsApp has announced instant in-app fiat payments for over 120 million users in Brazil.
in Blockchain, coronavirus, EOS, Facebook, Hackathon
Telos to Use Blockchain for Food Assistance Platform
Telos has launched a partnership to deploy its blockchain to secure food assistance programs in the United States.
Libra Will Allow Facebook to Spike Ad Prices, Zuckerberg Reportedly Says
Facebook’s ads business will get a bump due to Libra integration, Zuckerberg reportedly said at a shareholders meeting.
in Calibra, Facebook, Regulation
Calibra Rebrands as Novi to Avoid Confusion With Libra
Facebook continues sprucing up for regulators.
Libra Exec Hirings Suggest Commitment to Anti-Crypto Regulations
Most crypto pundits believe that Libra’s revised white paper and recent hirings signify a major shift in the company’s willingness to adhere to the SEC’s existing monetary framework
in Blockstack, Facebook, icos, Kik, Regulation, SEC, Telegram
The Death of the ICO: Has the US SEC Closed the Global Window on New Tokens?
As Telegram learned, regulators in the U.S. are a major barrier to new projects looking for funding anywhere in the world.
Libra Association Appoints Former FinCEN Head as General Counsel
The Libra Association has appointed former FinCEN and OFAC head Robert Werner as its chief lawyer.
in Facebook, Government, Libra, Pavel Durov, Regulation, Telegram
Pantera Capital Founder Says Regulators ‘Triggered’ by Grams and Libra
‘The U.S. government will not let random startups’ challenge the dollar, says Dr. Waterhouse.
in AML, Facebook, Government, Libra, Regulation, Terrorism, United States
Obama’s Under Secretary for Terrorism Appointed CEO of Libra
A man who enforced anti-money laundering under two U.S. presidents has been named the CEO of the Libra Association.
in Blockchain, Calibra, Facebook, Libra, Mt.Gox
Facebook’s Calibra Team Introduces A Novel Distributed Audit Protocol
Facebook’s Calibra team introduces a new protocol for distributed auditing of assets that could have saved Mt. Gox.
