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Facebook’s project to ‘reinvent money’ may lead to reform of global financial system
Former Oracle chief dies, lessons from the dotcom bubble, Apple under attack
And why stablecoins are less than revolutionary on many fronts.
Boris Johnson attempts to secure parliamentary support for his Brexit deal
In a financial system overly dependent on too-big-to-fail banks, innovations like Facebook’s could be crucial
Social media group seeks to counter fear that its privacy plan will impede efforts to track abusers
Further blow for Facebook’s Libra project as concerns raised over financial stability
Social media CEO positions himself as a free-speech champion after criticism about misinformation
The company has shown economic and political ambitions with its plan for a digital currency
Central bank governor says digital coin will need to address several consumer concerns
After 7 backers pull out, the future of the digital currency hangs in the balance
Libra set to miss 2020 launch as Booking.com is latest partner to pull out
The Mega Files: selfie opportunity
Facebook seeks to rally support for digital currency as more partners jump ship
Company has failed to answer questions from critics or collaborators
A wealth fund could address the economic gap between rich companies and the public sector
Global payments companies follow PayPal’s exit from the cryptocurrency project
Central bank says digital coin must be regulated as ‘systemically important’ payment system
Apple’s music and video bundling plan, duckiebot driving, Kindle for kids
European Commission worried by digital coin project’s possible impact on financial stability
What are the implications for freedom of expression?
The stratospheric confidence that drives entrepreneurs can sometimes be their undoing
Payments group says it will continue to focus on its existing business priorities
Apple buys iKinema, the AFK to 💤 of web speak, LG gram 17
