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Facebook reveals Libra cryptocurrency, with lofty goals

By Katie Paul and Anna Irrera on Jun 18, 2019 8:00PM
Facebook reveals Libra cryptocurrency, with lofty goals

Attempts move into e-commerce and global payments.

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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