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Crypto
Facebook’s first crypto push set off a firestorm. This time around, its plans are met with a shrug
By Jeff John RobertsFebruary 27, 2026
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Newsletters
What you need to know about Microsoft’s Majorana 1 quantum chip
By Andrew NuscaFebruary 20, 2025
Meta is pulling the plug on its failed crypto project this September
Tech
Meta is pulling the plug on its failed crypto project this September
By Olga Kharif and BloombergJuly 1, 2022
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Finance
Iran, Facebook, and Alipay: Why Europe is building another payments network even though it doesn’t need one
By Jeremy Kahn and Christiaan HetznerJuly 10, 2021
Facebook-backed Libra association changes its name to Diem
Tech
Facebook-backed Libra association changes its name to Diem
By Olga Kharif and BloombergDecember 1, 2020
Feds’ ‘stablecoin’ letter may boost crypto ambitions of Facebook, Square
Finance
Feds’ ‘stablecoin’ letter may boost crypto ambitions of Facebook, Square
By Jeff John RobertsSeptember 22, 2020
Facebook-backed Libra plans multiple single-currency coins
Tech
Facebook-backed Libra plans multiple single-currency coins
By Kurt Wagner, Olga Kharif and BloombergApril 16, 2020
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Magazine
The tech arms race will never end: Can the rest of us ever catch up?
By Clifton LeafDecember 19, 2019
PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 17: In this photo illustration, a visual representation of digital cryptocurrency coins sit on display in front of a Chinese flag on October 17, 2019 in Paris, France. China is preparing to launch its sovereign cryptocurrency with 5 banks, Alibaba and Tencent. Chinese authorities are stepping up preparations for their own virtual currency as Facebook promises to revolutionize payments with its virtual currency called 'libra'. No date has been set, but media speculate on a launch from November 11, 'feast of singles' the day of shopping frenzy online in China. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images)
The Ledger
Why China’s Digital Currency Is a ‘Wake-Up Call’ for the U.S.
By Naomi Xu ElegantNovember 1, 2019
PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 21: In this photo illustration, a visual representation of digital cryptocurrency coins sit on display in front of a Libra logo on October 21, 2019 in Paris, France. Several European countries, including France, are preparing to veto the virtual currency project Libra, dangerous for the global economy, according to the French Minister of Economy, Bruno Le Maire. Libra is a cryptocurrency and virtual currency project initiated by Facebook that includes a consortium of twenty-one major corporations and international NGOs. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images)
Finance
China Prepares to Launch Its Own Digital Currency as Facebook’s Libra Languishes
By Naomi Xu ElegantOctober 29, 2019
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Tech
Analysis: Facebook’s Crypto Dreams Hang by a Thread After Zuckerberg Hearing
By Jeff John RobertsOctober 23, 2019
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Newsletters
Facebook’s Libra Isn’t Fading Away Just Yet—Data Sheet
By Aaron Pressman and Adam LashinskyOctober 15, 2019
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse
The Ledger
Ripple CEO Not Bullish on Facebook’s Ability to Launch Libra Cryptocurrency
By Jen WiecznerOctober 7, 2019
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Tech
PayPal Exits Facebook’s Digital Currency Oversight Group, the Libra Association
By Julie Verhage, Kurt Wagner and BloombergOctober 4, 2019
Venture Capitalist And Netscape Founder Marc Andreessen Speaks In Washington
Newsletters
Inside the Private Meeting of Top Crypto Investors and Government Officials—Data Sheet
By Aaron Pressman and Adam LashinskySeptember 5, 2019
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