Cryptocurrencies

Facebook Says Central Banks Have Nothing to Fear From Libra

  • It defends the envisioned cryptocurrency as a USD complement
  • Libra is not a competitor, Facebook executives argue
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Facebook Inc. is once again defending Libra -- this time against fears that the envisioned cryptocurrency could replace sovereign currencies from the U.S. dollar to the Euro and threaten central banks’ control over money creation.