Facebook's Libra appoints HSBC legal chief Stuart Levey as CEO

By Staff Writer on May 7, 2020 12:49PM

After Mastercard, Visa and PayPal ditch the project.

(Reuters) - Libra Association, the entity managing the Facebook Inc-led effort to build global digital currency Libra, on Wednesday named Stuart Levey as its first chief executive officer. Levey is currently serving as Chief Legal Officer of HSBC. The prospect of Facebook's 2.5 billion users ...

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