Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency faces new hurdle from G7 nations

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Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency faces new hurdle from G7 nations

Risks with such "stablecoins" should be addressed before launch.

Facebook's plans to launch its Libra cryptocurrency faced a new hurdle on Thursday, when the Group of Seven wealthy nations said such "stablecoins" should not be allowed to launch until the profound international risks they pose are addressed. When launched on a wide scale, stablecoins - digital ...

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