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The Future of Cryptocurrency? China's Entirely Digital Currency Explained (DCEP) - TLDR News
Earlier this year China started a closed trial of their new entirely digital currency, Digital Currency/Electronic Payment (DCEP). Linked to the Yuan, the DCEP is China's attempt to broaden it's influence and limit the proliferation of...
Financial Times
Tech Wash: Facebook's new page with Libra coin
FT Washington correspondent Kiran Stacey looks at this week's launch of the payments and online currency system
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Facebook to launch Libra cryptocurrency in 2020
Facebook is coming out with a controversial new Bitcoin-style cryptocurrency.
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What does Libra mean for the future of cryptocurrency?
Amid concern from regulators and Libra Association members alike, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified to Congress about plans for his company's planned digital currency, Libra. He revealed Libra will not roll out until U.S. regulators...
Financial Times
Facebook's LibraCoin: how is it going to work?
The FT's global tech correspondent Tim Bradshaw explains the new currency launched by the tech giant.
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British Bitesize Lesson #15: STAR
My gift to you this Christmas is 25 British Bitesize Lessons. Lesson #15 is about the word STAR.
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Application Software, Mobile Phone, Smart Phone, Technology, Mobility, Computer Icon, On The Move, Internet, Digital Tablet, Cloud Computing, Handheld Video Game, Downloading, Communication, Video Wall, Computer Network, Backgrounds,...
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HD: Meerschaum mineral
Meerschaum, also known as sepiolite, is a soft white mineral, often used to make smoking pipes, especially at Eskisehir, Turkey.
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CLEAN : Stockshots of the Geneva building supposed to house Libra headquarters
Images of the Geneva buildings supposed to become Libra's headquarters (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
Bloomberg
Fed to Probe Facebook's Libra as Powell Points to 'Serious Concerns'
Jul.10 -- Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell discusses the central bank's concerns about Facebook Inc.'s plans for its Libra cryptocurrency. He speaks in response to a question from House Financial Services Committee Chairman...
Bloomberg
Facebook's Libra Could Be More Dangerous Than 9/11, Rep. Sherman Says
Jul.18 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, a California Democrat, discusses his concerns about Facebook Inc.'s plans for a new cryptocurrency. He speaks with Bloomberg's Emily Chang on "Bloomberg Technology."
Bloomberg
'Why Should We Trust Facebook?' Rep. Waters Asks Marcus
Jul.17 -- Representative Maxine Waters, chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee and a Democrat from California, questions David Marcus, head of Calibra at Facebook, about the social network's proposed cryptocurrency, Libra.
Bloomberg
Singapore Pushes Digital Banks in Face of Fintech Crackdowns
Nov.24 -- The head of Singapore's financial regulator says tightening scrutiny hitting Chinese fintech applicants such as Ant Group or Bytedance will not have an impact on its plans for digital banking license issuance. Monetary...
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The Wonders of the Creation and the Curiosities of Existence by Zakariya 'Ibn Al-Qazwini - Part 2
The Wonders of Creation and the Oddities of Existence was compiled in 1270 by Zakariya Qazwini, a judge living in Wasit in Iraq. It remained popular reading for centuries. It is an illustrated compendium, which describes the many marvels...
Bloomberg
Facebook's Marcus Did a Great Job at Libra Hearings, eToro's Hirsch Says
Jul.17 -- Guy Hirsch, U.S. managing director at eToro, discusses the Facebook Libra hearings on Capitol Hill on "What'd You Miss?"
Bloomberg
Strategist Kolovos Says Buy Bitcoin Futures Closer to $8,500
Jul.17 -- On this edition of "Charting Futures," John Kolovos, Macro Risk Advisors chief technical strategist, explains why he is bullish on Bitcoin for the long term. He speaks with Bloomberg's Abigail Doolittle on "Bloomberg Markets:...
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Facebook's Libra Cryptocurrency Forms Governing Association
The Libra Association is an independent, nonprofit company that will govern the cryptocurrency project.
Bloomberg
BC Group's Chapman on China's Blockchain Push
Oct.28 -- Dave Chapman, executive director at BC Group, a Hong Kong-listed conglomerate with businesses in marketing communications and technology solutions, talks about China's plan to speed up development of blockchain technology....
Bloomberg
Sen. Warner Says Blockchain Has Merit But Facebook Is a Concern
Jul.16 -- Sen. Mark Warner, a Virginia Democrat, discusses Facebook Inc.'s plans for a new cryptocurrency with Bloomberg's Emily Chang on "Bloomberg Technology."
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Lithuanian Finance Minister Urges Use of Fiscal Stimulus Where Possible
Sep.13 -- Lithuanian Finance Minister Vilius Sapoka discusses the European Central Bank's decision to restart quantitative easing, the use of fiscal stimulus, and Facebooks Libra digital currency. He speaks with Bloomberg's Maria Tadeo...