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By Katie Paul and Anna Irrera

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Attempts move into e-commerce and global payments.

Facebook reveals Libra cryptocurrency, with lofty goals

Facebook Inc revealed plans on Tuesday to launch a cryptocurrency called Libra, the latest development in its effort to expand beyond social networking and move into e-commerce and global payments. Facebook has linked with 28 partners in a Geneva-based entity called the Libra Association, which ...

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