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Is Facebook’s Libra a Real Threat to Bitcoin?
By Teuta Franjkovic
• 3 mins read
If there was a competition between Libra and Bitcoin, head of Facebook’s blockchain sector David Marcus seems to have conceded rather than overselling the facts.
Slack (WORK) Is Going Public Pricing Its IPO at $26 Per Share
By Teuta Franjkovic
• 3 mins read
Slack became only the second big company, after Spotify, to invite a free-for-all in its shares on Wall Street. Rather than an IPO, it chose a direct listing, releasing its stock to trade freely and stating just a “reference” figure of $26 a share.
After CBOE Delisted BTC Futures, CME’s Bitcoin Futures Hit Record
By Teuta Franjkovic
• 3 mins read
CBOE, short for Chicago Board Options Exchange, has decided to stop offering Bitcoin futures on its options market. After the announcement, the open interest in CME Bitcoin Futures contract kept hitting record highs.
Senate Schedules July Crypto Hearing on Facebook’s Libra Coin
By Teuta Franjkovic
• 3 mins read
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing on July 16 about Facebook’s new cryptocurrency, Libra. The hearing came after members of Congress said there is a need to more closely examine Libra and its potential risks.
IBM Integrates Upgraded Blockchain Platform with Kubernetes
By Teuta Franjkovic
• 3 mins read
IBM revealed the new version of its Enterprise Blockchain platform intended to work with even more cloud services, thus increasing its reach and scope. It also added support for app management and deployment platform Kubernetes.
Facebook Asked to Pause Work on Libra, World Politicians Skeptic
By Teuta Franjkovic
• 3 mins read
The original goals of Libra were decentralizing control of currency and enabling anonymous or at least pseudonymous payments. One of the top House Democrats wants Facebook to temporarily stop developing Libra Network.
Hybridverse Building Its Euro-Backed Stablecoin on Zilliqa Blockchain
By Teuta Franjkovic
• 2 mins read
Hybridverse’s Euro backed stablecoin is called Hybrid Euro (HEUR), and is being built on Zilliqa Blockchain that is first and only blockchain to implement sharding.
Facebook (FB) Stock Jumps on Analysts Prediction of Libra Crypto Potential
By Teuta Franjkovic
• 3 mins read
Facebook shares rose in premarket trading after the tech giant unveiled its part in a new digital currency Libra. Facebook’s stock climbed 2.09% in premarket trading from Monday’s close of $192.96 a share.
Zilliqa Teams Up With Payments Platform Xfers to Bring Blockchain Benefits to Southeast Asia
By Teuta Franjkovic
• 2 mins read
Public blockchain platform Zilliqa announced a partnership with Xfers. This will bring new innovations to Xfers’ enterprise solutions, including support for payments, regulatory compliance, a built-in digital wallet, etc.
Ripple Takes 10% Stake in MoneyGram to Deploy XRP
By Teuta Franjkovic
• 3 mins read
MoneyGram announced that they’ve agreed to a deal with blockchain company Ripple that involves an investment of up to $50 million. MoneyGram will use Ripple’s XRP technology to handle cross-border transfers of digital funds for at least two years under the deal.