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We cannot accept parallel currencies such as Facebook's Libra: German Finance Minister

We cannot accept parallel currencies such as Facebook's Libra: German Finance Minister

Berlin to reject plans.
Staff Writer Sep 18 2019 12:40PM Financial Services
Euro zone to step up work on public cryptocurrency

Euro zone to step up work on public cryptocurrency

Spooked by Facebook's Libra.
Francesco Guarascio Sep 16 2019 1:03PM Financial Services
Global money-laundering watchdog closely monitoring Facebook's Libra, official says

Global money-laundering watchdog closely monitoring Facebook's Libra, official says

As illegal use of cryptocurrencies is spreads at pace.
Tom Wilson Sep 11 2019 6:57AM Financial Services
China says new digital currency will be similar to Facebook's Libra

China says new digital currency will be similar to Facebook's Libra

Would be able to be used across major payment platforms such as WeChat and Alipay.
Staff Writer Sep 9 2019 1:33PM Benchmarking Change
EU examines Facebook's Libra currency for competition risks

EU examines Facebook's Libra currency for competition risks

Antitrust regulator becomes the latest to voice concerns.
Foo Yun Chee Sep 5 2019 1:53PM Financial Services
Europe should ignore 'treacherous promises' of Facebook's Libra currency, says central banker

Europe should ignore 'treacherous promises' of Facebook's Libra currency, says central banker

Could undermine the European Central Bank's ability to set monetary policy.
Staff Writer Sep 3 2019 6:30AM Financial Services
UK's data watchdog seeks more clarity from Facebook over Libra

UK's data watchdog seeks more clarity from Facebook over Libra

Joins with global counterparts in call for more openness.
Staff Writer Aug 6 2019 6:32AM Financial Services
Regulators won't let Libra launch until they feel safe

Regulators won't let Libra launch until they feel safe

Central banker flags "prolonged discussion" to ensure safety and stability.
Francesco Canepa and Leigh Thomas Jul 19 2019 6:17AM Financial Services
G7 finance chiefs pour cold water on Facebook Libra

G7 finance chiefs pour cold water on Facebook Libra

Ministers flag regulatory fight.
Leigh Thomas and Michael Nienaber Jul 18 2019 6:07AM Financial Services
US Senators label Facebook Libra "delusional" and "crazy"

US Senators label Facebook Libra "delusional" and "crazy"

Trust deficit bites.
Pete Schroeder and Katie Paul Jul 17 2019 6:02AM Financial Services
ANZ says Facebook's Libra is no bank-buster

ANZ says Facebook's Libra is no bank-buster

Warns of risks for miners and worries about backing.
Simon Sharwood Jul 16 2019 12:43PM Financial Services
US Treasury sec says Facebook Libra must avoid money laundering

US Treasury sec says Facebook Libra must avoid money laundering

Steve Mnuchin has Trump's ear, and Trump thinks Facebook is biased ...
Katanga Johnson Jul 16 2019 6:29AM Financial Services
Trump blasts Bitcoin, Facebook's Libra

Trump blasts Bitcoin, Facebook's Libra

Demands they face banking regulations.
Staff Writer Jul 12 2019 12:38PM Financial Services
Fed chief calls for Facebook to halt Libra project

Fed chief calls for Facebook to halt Libra project

"Cannot go forward" until serious concerns are addressed.
Pete Schroeder and Trevor Hunnicutt Jul 11 2019 7:00AM Financial Services
Facebook's cryptocurrency needs deep thought and detail: UK regulator

Facebook's cryptocurrency needs deep thought and detail: UK regulator

Poses questions for society and government.
Tom Wilson Jul 3 2019 1:20PM Financial Services
Facebook's Libra coin likely to run a regulatory gauntlet

Facebook's Libra coin likely to run a regulatory gauntlet

Unprecedented scrutiny amid immediate backlash.
Anna Irrera and Katie Paul Jul 1 2019 1:10PM Financial Services
Facebook crypto plans turn up heat on EU banks over real-time payments

Facebook crypto plans turn up heat on EU banks over real-time payments

Euro zone could have instant payments system shared by all banks by the end of 2020.
Francesco Guarascio Jun 27 2019 12:43PM Benchmarking Change
Central bankers weigh up Facebook's Libra plan

Central bankers weigh up Facebook's Libra plan

Try to get to grips with the initiative.
Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi Jun 26 2019 7:03AM Benchmarking Change
Unruly social media no model for Facebook's Libra currency - BoE's Carney

Unruly social media no model for Facebook's Libra currency - BoE's Carney

Cannot expect unregulated free-for-all says Bank of England Governor.
David Milliken and Huw Jones Jun 24 2019 6:59AM Financial Services
Unruly social media no model for Facebook's cryptocurrency: Bank of England

Unruly social media no model for Facebook's cryptocurrency: Bank of England

Open minds but no open door.
David Milliken Jun 21 2019 1:01PM Financial Services

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