Digital euro could happen 'within five years': Lagarde
A digital euro should be a reality within five years, European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde said Wednesday.
Jan 13, 2021
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Fintech experts divided on form for US central digital currency
Financial technology experts agree that some form of digital payment system by the U.S. central bank is inevitable, although opinions diverge on the form it should take.
Oct 28, 2020
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EU unveils proposed curbs on cryptocurrencies
The European Commission on Thursday unveiled plans to regulate cryptocurrencies, proposing rules that could limit the development of Facebook-backed Libra and similar projects.
Sep 24, 2020
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EU heavyweights seek strict rules for digital currencies
Finance ministers from five of Europe's biggest economies called Friday for the European Union to produce strict rules for new, private digital currencies such as Facebook-backed Libra and ban those that don't comply.
Sep 11, 2020
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Facebook wallet for Libra digital coins renamed 'Novi'
Facebook's virtual wallet for yet-to-be-minted Libra digital coins was renamed "Novi" on Tuesday.
May 26, 2020
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New Facebook logo arrives as its 'family' grows
Facebook on Monday unveiled a new logo to represent the Silicon Valley company, distinct from its core social network.
Nov 04, 2019
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Crypto-currencies and criminality: myth or reality?
The recent bust of a worldwide international paedophile ring using Bitcoin payments highlighted one of the key fears surrounding crypto-currencies—their use by criminals.
Nov 03, 2019
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China gets into blockchain race with US
China has launched an ambitious effort to challenge the US dominance in blockchain technology, which it could use for everything from issuing digital money, to streamlining a raft of government services and tracking Communist ...
Nov 03, 2019
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Facebook's Marcus says Libra won't be controlled by a single company
Facebook executive David Marcus on Sunday tried to calm the fears of officials threatening to block its proposed digital currency, saying Libra won't be controlled by a single company.
Oct 20, 2019
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'Legal basis' an 'absolute prerequisite' for digital monies like Libra: G7
Facebook's proposed digital currency must have legal and regulatory issues worked out in key economies before it can be put into use, the Group of Seven economies said Thursday.
Oct 18, 2019
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