2019-11-27 14:23 |
Xbox drifts away from tech, while Sony remains heavily invested. Facebook and… The post Facebook’s Beat Studio Purchase Highlights Gaming’s Love-Hate VR Take appeared first on CCN.com origin »
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With major tech firms shifting their focus to finance, what does this mean for the future of crypto and the wider financial system?
2019-11-22 17:45 | |
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With the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin, scams pertaining to the same have also been on a surge. Pictures of celebrities touting investments related to Bitcoin have time and again The post Facebook ordered by Dutch court to take down fake Bitcoin ads appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-11-12 10:29 | |
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Facebook's universal digital currency project Libra might be at the receiving end of regulators and governments around the globe, but looking at China's accurate adoption of blockchain technology and the slated launch of its central bank-issued digital currency (CBDC) by the end of this year, the US might need an ally like Libra to help […]
2019-11-11 22:17 | |
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Social media platform, Facebook's cryptocurrency project, Libra would take decades and not years to go viral, said Calibra's Vice President of Product, Kevin Weil. However, the regulatory pressure surThe post Ripple's CEO believes that Facebook currently has a trust deficit appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-11-8 23:30 | |
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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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An executive at Facebook has said that Libra will not spread in the same way that the company’s social network did. Kevin Weil believes that the social media giant’s foray into the crypto asset space will take decades to fully roll out.
2019-11-6 23:00 | |
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Soon after Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in Congress supporting Libra initiative, numerous entrepreneurs have gone public to give their take on the episode. American Billionaire Michael Novogratz featured in a CNBC interview to highlight some of the mistakes that Facebook made while introducing the idea of launching in house cryptocurrency.
2019-10-24 21:30 | |
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Coinspeaker Congress Hearing: I Will Pull Facebook Out of Libra if Things Go Wrong, States ZuckerbergAmong other things, Zuckerberg is planning to take Facebook out of the Libra project if certain principles are not followed.
2019-10-23 19:35 | |
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French Economy and finance minister Bruno Le Maire attacks Libra again this time claiming that Facebook’s led stablecoin will intrude on one of the most important national government mandates, issuance of currency.
2019-10-17 20:31 | |
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Buckle up for some snarky headlines later this night – Mark Zuckerberg is going to stream a speech about his views on free speech and expression. It’s scheduled to take place at 10 am PT/1 pm ET / 10.
2019-10-17 09:12 | |
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Facebook’s controversial ‘cryptocurrency’ project is turning into a bit of a soap opera, starring the tech giant and regulators as the main characters. Just yesterday, Germany’s finance minister Olaf Scholz said the departure of several high-profile partners from the project was a good sign, but unsurprisingly the Libra Association had a different take altogether.
2019-10-16 12:48 | |
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Facebook has just lost another friend in its fight to take the Libra project forward. Booking Holdings Inc, one of the most important corporations in the world of online tourism, has withdrawn from the Libra Association, according to a report published by Bloomberg.
2019-10-15 19:25 | |
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I shouldn’t have to tell you that Facebook‘s upcoming ‘cryptocurrency‘ Libra isn’t having a great time. With every passing day, and every new headline, it seems less likely that Libra will ever launch, let alone on time.
2019-10-7 16:22 | |
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Welcome, it’s time for Moonday Mornings. If you don’t know what it is, where have you been? It’s Hard Fork’s wrap-up of the weekend’s top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines. Take a look.
2019-10-7 11:52 | |
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Mark Zuckerberg is being asked to testify on Libra instead of project head David Marcus or anyone else related to the project, and they’re using a meeting with Facebook’s COO to leverage it.
2019-10-7 08:18 | |
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Instagram today revealed it’s launching Threads, an Instagram spin-off app specifically for private messages between friends — similar to Facebook’s Messenger. Whether it’ll actually last as long as Messenger has remains to be seen.
2019-10-3 20:47 | |
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The European Court of Justice, the top court of the European Union, has made an important decision on the global reach, power, and influence of the social media giant, Facebook. The ruling allows for individual countries to force Facebook to take down posts, photographs, and videos, as well as restrict access to any unwanted content.
2019-10-4 18:10 | |
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Facebook, the American tech behemoth known for its “move fast and break things” motto, the mishandling of customer data, and interference in democracy, may not launch its ‘cryptocurrency’ Libra in time after all.
2019-9-26 15:10 | |
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Coinspeaker Facebook Agreed to Acquire Brain Computing Startup CTRL-labsFacebook has agreed to take over New York-based CTRL-labs to help the startup develop a new device that will let people control digital devices using their minds in a deal reportedly worth $1 billion.
2019-9-24 14:21 | |
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When new crypto or digital currency projects are announced it doesn’t take long for scams to follow. It appears that Telegram’s supposedly incoming TON token is the latest to be exploited by opportunistic scammers.
2019-9-20 15:25 | |
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An attempt by the co-creator of Facebook’s cryptocurrency to “debunk” the notion that Libra will not threaten the sovereignty of nations has been greeted with skepticism on Twitter. While defending Libra from recent accusations that it would take away the monetary sovereignty enjoyed by central banks, David Marcus doubled down to insist Facebook crypto will […] The post Twitter Rubbishes Libra Co-Creator’s Crypto-Fiat Pledge appeared first on CCN.com
2019-9-17 22:22 | |
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So the first foolhardy participants have started to gather ahead of the Storm Area 51 event that 3. 5 million Facebook followers are apparently going to. Whilst it doesn’t take a technical analyst to predict how badly that is likely to turn out, they can be quite useful for looking at Bitcoin price.
2019-9-15 14:00 | |
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Facebook’s popularity among masses drove it to venture into crypto ecosystem, releasing the whitepaper of Libra. But the project has faced my bumps since its very announcement. Before the project could even take off, it faced backlash from policymakers from across the globe citing privacy concerns looming over Facebook.
2019-9-15 10:31 | |
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At every turn in Facebook’s journey toward launching Libra, the social media giant is realizing that governments around the world do not take kindly to attempts to remove some of their power. The latest setback has emerged from Europe.
2019-9-14 19:52 | |
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Blockchain infrastructure security firm, OpenZeppelin, has revealed a vulnerability in the Libra open-source scripting language, Move, which would have enabled hackers to take control of smart contracts on the network.
2019-9-11 14:00 | |
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LA Blockchain Week, which will take place from October 13-18 across various locations in Los Angeles, could not have chosen better timing after what some are considering blockchain’s biggest summer to-date.
2019-9-5 21:05 | |
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DISCLAIMER/Author’s note: This is a satirical piece meant solely for entertainment purposes. Mark, if you’re reading this, please don’t take offense at any of this. Please don’t share and circulate my Facebook data (if you haven’t already, that is).
2019-9-2 19:39 | |
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Binance said it will be learning from Facebook’s mistakes with Libra, taking an even “more conservative” approach with its stablecoin, Venus. Besides compliance, it differs from Libra in that it will primarily focus on partnering with governments in Asia.
2019-8-30 20:55 | |
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Binance Venus to take more conservative approach with a focus on regulatory compliance
2019-8-30 14:35 | |
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Facebook’s fears that the bottlenecks tech firms in the free world face in developing cryptocurrencies risks opening the door for more closed societies to take the lead have been confirmed. According to Forbes, China has already developed a state-backed cryptocurrency known as DC/EP (DC- Digital Currency, EP – Electronic Payments) that could be unveiled in […] The post China’s Govt Crypto Readies Huge November Launch to Steal Libra’s Thunder appeared first on CCN Markets
2019-8-30 14:43 | |
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The supposedly independent group of companies tasked with overseeing the delivery of Facebook‘s “cryptocurrency” Libra has announced a public bug bounty. In a blog post yesterday, the Libra association disclosed that its offering up to $10,000 to security researchers that find flaws and help tune up the Libra blockchain.
2019-8-28 10:29 | |
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Facebook the highly controversial social media giant developing the Libra global stablecoin, is in talks with Indonesian digital payment platforms and fintech firms to enable it to launch a WhatsApp-based mobile payments service in the region, reports Reuters on August 20, 2019.
2019-8-21 20:00 | |
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Can anyone stand against the might of Facebook’s Libra? Only one contender has the power to take them head on: Telegram’s Open Network
2019-8-10 12:17 | |
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The past few weeks have been an absolute flurry for the crypto space. Facebook’s launch of Libra awoke something in the public, forcing anyone and everyone to take note of this budding industry. Related Reading: Fresh Bitcoin Uptrend May Start in September, But Drop to $7,000 Could Precede Bull Run Case in point, the chief.
2019-7-26 14:00 | |
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Facebook is taking more steps to conduct the upcoming launch of its Libra currency, hiring lobbying firms to secure that it will take place after all
2019-7-24 12:29 | |
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The central bank of Germany, the Bundesbank, released a bulletin in which they say that Libra’s benefits should be allowed despite regulatory uncertainty. The bulletin was titled Crypto tokens in payment transactions and in securities settlement and it was published on July 22nd, according to Cointelegraph.
2019-7-23 18:54 | |
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It’s barely been a month since Facebook unleashed its cryptocurrency Libra into the wild and published its whitepaper. But already, the social media giant has been forced to address a growing number of fake communications associated to its digital asset.
2019-7-23 14:44 | |
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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has given its take on Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project. The apex bank has said that Libra comes with phenomenal risks that need to be properly understood, reports local news source, Telecompaper on July 22, 2019.
2019-7-23 05:00 | |
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Bank of Thailand (BOT) Governor, Veerathai Santiprabhob, has given his take on Facebook’s Project Libra, making it clear that the merits and risks of the digital asset still need to be studied extensively, reports local news source, Bangkok Post on July 19, 2019.
2019-7-20 11:00 | |
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It is a new day for the cryptocurrency ecosystem, but Libra’s fortunes are failing to take off on a positive note. It has been a week to forget for Facebook’s Libra, after recent Senate and Congressional proceedings hardly went their way.
2019-7-20 00:30 | |
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Facebook's foray into the payment sector has drawn backlash from governments and regulators across the globe. This time, it is China fencing its borders to keep the social media giant out. The post China Should Take Precautions against Facebook Crypto: Ex-PBoC Head appeared first on NewsBTC.
2019-7-18 17:00 | |
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Bitcoin has suffered significant losses after dropping by thousands of dollars to take its value below the $9,500 level. Market analysts believe that the criticism of Facebook’s cryptocurrency Libra by the US senators has unsettled investors.
2019-7-17 16:00 | |
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Over the weekend, United States President Donald Trump tweeted about Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency and expressed his negative thoughts about the corporation’s idea of the future of money. He also made comments about Bitcoin, and the entire emerging financial asset class of cryptocurrencies, and spoke of their “unlawful” usage in activities like cybercrime, ransomware, and money […] The post Bitcoin Price Plummets Under $10K As Lawmakers Take on Facebook’s Crypto appeared first on ZyCrypto.
2019-7-17 23:27 | |
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During the first of two congressional hearings regarding Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency, project lead David Marcus went as far as to say he'd be willing to take his salary in Libra after intense grilling from Senator Sherrod Brown.
2019-7-17 22:08 | |
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UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box this week giving the UK government’s perspective on Facebook’s Libra ‘cryptocurrency’. Libra Could Both Transform And Harm the UK U.
2019-7-16 15:41 | |
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The rise of Facebook and its intention to enter the cryptosphere has got many people talking and wondering if Libra might actually take over Bitcoin as the leading cryptocurrency. This kind of assertion shouldn’t be surprising, considering the fact that most people don’t even understand the very idea of the blockchain technology in the first […] The post Libra and Bitcoin: Friends, Enemies or just Frenemies? appeared first on ZyCrypto.
2019-7-16 19:50 | |
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On CNBC’s Squawk Box, Philip Hammond, the Chancellor of the Exchequer and a senior official within the government of the U. K. , said that Libra, a crypto asset developed by a consortium of companies including Facebook, poses a risk to the global financial system.
2019-7-15 17:33 | |
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A source in France’s Finance ministry has disclosed that France would take the same stance as made clear by President Trump’s tweets earlier today, reported Financial Times. More specifically, the ministry shares the idea that allowing a private company to set up the equivalent of a national currency was a red line that cannot be […] The post France shares President Trump’s apprehension about Facebook’s Libra appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-7-13 01:30 | |
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Coming in the form of a Twitter tirade, President Donald Trump said he was "not a fan" of bitcoin because of its volatility and use in drug trafficking. Similarly, Trump also took aim at Facebook's Libra project, stating the cryptocurrency would have "little standing or dependability."
2019-7-12 19:09 | |
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Zilliqa has revealed a new Web3-focused gaming console and hub set to launch in 2023. The post Nintendo, PlayStation, & Xbox Get New Competitor as Zilliqa Prepares to Launch Web3 Gaming Console appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Phil Spencer, Microsoft’s executive vice president of gaming, shared his skepticism around some NFT gaming projects as he feels the entertaining side of games is being compromised by the use of the new possibilities the blockchain brings for them.
The tech giant seems to be changing its stance on being more friendly with the cryptocurrency sphere amid the current hype. Microsoft has been asking its Xbox gaming console users about the possibility of implementing payment methods, such as bitcoin.
Coinspeaker Sony Announces that PlayStation 5 Will Hit Markets Starting November 12Sony revealed that the launch of the PlayStation 5 (PS5) will come with the introduction of new game collections.
Coinspeaker Gaming Giant Nintendo Reports 428% Increase in Q1 ProfitsGaming giant Nintendo has reported a 428% increase in its Q1 profits. It joined other gaming firms that have managed to record gains despite the COVID-19 crisis.
Coinspeaker MSFT Stock 2% After Market, Microsoft Posts 13% Higher Revenue in Q4Microsoft reported Q4 earnings that exceeded Wall Street’s expectations, as the still-raging coronavirus outbreak proved no match for the tech giant’s booming cloud computing business.
Coinspeaker Sony (SNE) Stock Down Nearly 5%, PlayStation 5 Still on Track for 2020 Holiday SeasonSony (SNE) stock is down nearly 5%. The company reported a 57% drop in fiscal fourth-quarter operating profit but claims PlayStation 5 is still on track for the 2020 holiday season.