2020-8-4 22:00 |
The new World Stablecoin Association hopes to create a united front for the sector to tackle regulatory concerns and drive collaboration.
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Coinspeaker VirgoX and Global Digital Assets Launch World Stablecoin Association in SwitzerlandVirgoX and Global Digital Assets (GDA Capital) announced the launch of the World Stablecoin Association (WSA),VirgoX and Global Digital Assets Launch World Stablecoin Association in Switzerland
2020-7-24 20:30 | |
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The World Stablecoin Association aims to unite major global stablecoin projects like Tether and USDC.
2020-7-24 20:00 | |
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The Japan Cryptoasset Business Association (JCBA) has created a Stablecoin Subcommittee to develop an understanding of the potential risks and benefits of stablecoins
2020-7-19 14:00 | |
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Libra has not abandoned its original vision of launching a multi-currency backed stablecoin, according to the organization's Policy Director, Julien Le Goc. Speaking during the Global Digital Finance virtual summit on July 8, Julien noted that Libra's original vision, which draws inspiration from IMF special drawing fund, is still on course. “We’ve not abandoned the […]
2020-7-9 18:14 | |
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The Libra Association's head of policy said ongoing dialogues with central bankers had not dented their original ambition.
2020-7-9 19:22 | |
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This move comes shortly after Libra initiated a payment system license to commence operations in Switzerland under the oversight of the country’s financial watchdog, FINMA. Speculations arose about a possible launch of the Libra stablecoin by the end of 2020, should the association sort the underlying legal hurdles.
2020-5-7 15:31 | |
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Heifer International has joined the Libra Association, just days after the group modified its stablecoin vision to focus on a series of single-currency tokens rather than one basket-backed version.
2020-4-21 20:03 | |
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Libra Association rethought the business model of stablecoin Libra amid tight confrontation with national regulators. Now Libra is planned to function as a digital version of several fiat currencies and only after receiving appropriate approvals of the country's authorities.
2020-4-21 23:13 | |
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Crypto Prime Broker Tagomi joins Facebook’s Libra Association - expected to contribute $10 M to the development of the stablecoin
2020-2-27 22:37 | |
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E-commerce giant, Shopify, has become the newest member of the Libra Association, following the departure of some members. While this may be a win for Facebook’s Libra Association, the status of the Libra stablecoin remains cloudy.
2020-2-22 22:00 | |
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E-commerce platform Shopify has announced that it has joined the Libra Association. This means that the online shopping firm is the latest entrant of the Facebook-led stablecoin project. The entry of Shopify into the association comes barely a month following Vodafone’s pull out with the aim of developing its solo virtual payments platform. This marks […]
2020-2-22 20:48 | |
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Kevin Weil, the vice president of products at Facebook’s subsidiary Calibra, has recently talked about the expansion of the main project of the company. According to him, the Libra stablecoin may take years, if not decades, to “catch on”.
2019-11-6 02:01 | |
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While it feels like forever, it’s just been six months since the social media giant, Facebook, announced their stablecoin Libra. The subsequent backlash it’s received is both massive and lengthy. At the moment of writing, it’s unsure whether or not Facebook, along with the Association will even be able to launch Libra. Typically, if a […]
2019-10-26 21:10 | |
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The working group of the G7 has released a report detailing the potential risks a global stablecoin (GSC) could pose to nations and economies worldwide. GSCs will have to address these concerns to be considered for approval, the report said, adding that addressing the outlined risks will not guarantee regulatory permission to operate.
2019-10-18 11:30 | |
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The Libra charter has been signed by 21 organizations, just days after several high-profile payment processing and e-commerce companies withdrew from the controversial stablecoin project led Facebook. The Libra Association named its board of directors...
2019-10-15 10:01 | |
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Not only is Facebook’s cryptocurrency Libra is facing a backlash from regulators, but there is also news that PayPal is very close to leaving the 28-company coalition meant to help Libra gain legitimacy and come to fruition.
2019-10-4 16:01 | |
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The head of Libra Association, the non-profit organization behind Libra stablecoin project, has revealed that the token will be launched by the end of 2020. We believe that the global, open, instant, and low-cost movement of money will create immense economic opportunity and more commerce across the world: https://t.
2019-9-14 22:08 | |
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Bertrand Perez, the general director of the Libra Association, has expressed confidence that Facebook’s stablecoin will launch during 2020. Speaking to French publication Les Echos, Perez indicated that while the Libra Association is expecting talks with regulators to continue, the project is slated for launch during the second half of next year.
2019-9-14 20:21 | |
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Bertrand Perez, General Director of the Libra Association, told the French financial media Les Echos that the stablecoin project backed by Facebook would go live by the end of 2020. His comments come a day after French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire pledged to stop Libra in Europe.
2019-9-14 18:00 | |
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Switzerland’s financial watchdog issues new stablecoin guidelines, outlines its requirements for the Libra Association’s proposed stablecoin payments network
2019-9-11 11:02 | |
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The organization tasked with governing Facebook’s planned stablecoin network has revealed it is applying for a payment system license with Switzerland’s financial watchdog
2019-9-11 09:47 | |
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The organization tasked with governing Facebook’s planned stablecoin network has revealed it is applying for a payment system license with Switzerland’s financial watchdog
2019-9-12 09:47 | |
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Libra to serve as a cautionary tale for Binance’s Venus The exchange is planning to launch an independent association in charge of stablecoin project Instead of Western companies, Venus’ geographic scope aligns with Beijing's infrastructure initiative Last week, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced its upcoming project, Venus. With that the Mata-based crypto platform […]
2019-8-31 18:23 | |
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The United Kingdom’s Information Commissioner’s Office has recently decided to request that the Libra Association should provide more details on how the group will protect the data that will be gathered by the users of the upcoming Facebook Libra stablecoin.
2019-8-6 23:04 | |
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South Korean fashion platform Sinsang Market has joined the ecosystem of the Terra Alliance, a stablecoin-focused association of large e-commerce companies
2019-8-6 20:02 | |
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Monex, the Japanese online brokerage that owns the crypto exchange Coincheck, has applied to join the Facebook Libra stablecoin project. The Libra Association will make a final decision on Monex’s application by September 30, Reuters Japan reported.
2019-7-27 15:36 | |
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Ever since Facebook revealed news regarding its involvement in the Libra Association, with a total of 28 founding members working towards the stablecoin, Libra, many leaders have since expressed concern.
2019-7-20 23:18 | |
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By CCN Markets: The whitepaper of Libra, a crypto asset created by a non-profit organization in Libra Association led by Facebook has been formally released, disclosing key details of the digital asset and the blockchain protocol that supports it.
2019-6-18 13:51 | |
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Stablecoins, despite their perceived lack of viability, are quickly becoming an emerging part of the cryptocurrency market. However, some projects like Tether (USDT) or the Winklevoss Twins’ Gemini Dollar, are at odds with one another regarding their respective missions.
2018-10-25 16:53 | |
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