Will Libra Tip the Scales for Facebook? - DTNS 3555
Channel: Daily Tech News Show
Date: 18/06/2019

Facebook has taken the wraps off its cryptocurrency Libra. Backed by low-volatility assets like banking deposits Facebook subsidiary Calibra along with 27 other partners will manage the operation of the Libra. Will the Libra be the standard in non-governmental fiat currency and how will this affect other cryptocurrencies?

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