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Libra Association Adds Singapore’s Temasek, Two Venture Capitals

May 15, 2020

The Libra Association has added Temasek, Singapore’s state investment fund, as its new member, along with two blockchain-focused venture capitals Paradigm and Slow Ventures. Announced on Thursday, Temasek ha...

Singapore’s Temasek Joins Libra Association

May 15, 2020

One of Singapore’s government-owned investment vehicles, Temasek is among the latest companies to join the Libra Association.The addition may help explain why the Singapore dollar has figured prominently in L...

Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka Set To Take On Virtual Tennis Match

April 30, 2020

Tennis superstars are teaming up with celebrity partners for a charity doubles tournament with a difference. The tournament will take place in Mario Tennis Aces and each team will receive $25,000 to donate to...

Payment Processor Checkout.com Joins the Libra Association

April 28, 2020

Checkout.com, a British payments startup, has joined the Libra Association to support Facebook’s ambitious digital currency project. With this addition, the total member count at the Swiss non-profit has bec...

Facebook Launches Livestream Gaming App

April 21, 2020

Facebook has launched a standalone gaming app, which allow users to create and watch livestreams of games. The new app will enable users to watch e-sports or game competitions as well as participate in games ...

Libra Association Adds Heifer International as 23rd Member

April 20, 2020

Heifer International, a global non-profit working to eradicate hunger, has become the latest member of the Libra Association. Announced on Monday, the United States-headquartered non-profit has become a part...

Where are the Clarifications? US Lawmaker on Updated Libra

April 17, 2020

Facebook and its Libra partners were forced to restructure the basics of proposed digital currency due to regulatory backlash, however, lawmakers are still critical. Hours after the public issuance of the se...

Facebook-Backed Libra Association Revamps Project, Only Supporting Fiat-Pegged Tokens

April 16, 2020

The Facebook-backed Libra Association, the governing body behind the Libra cryptocurrency project, is revamping to support fiat-pegged cryptocurrencies, while dropping its plans for a single cryptocurrency ba...

Facebook Libra Updates White Paper to Woo Reluctant Regulators

April 16, 2020

The white paper for Facebook’s much-anticipated cryptocurrency has been updated on libra.org, which is the official webpage for the social network-led project. Aside from expected amendments reflecting the re...

Crypto Prime Broker Tagomi Joins Facebook-Led Libra Association

February 28, 2020

Tagomi, a crypto prime broker that has raised $28 million in funding, is set to become the newest member of the Facebook-led Libra Association. According to TechCrunch, Tagomi offers its users – large trader...