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* Facebook had to rebrand its crypto project amid a series of setbacks, including major financial backers dropping out over regulatory concerns. The crypto project also has faced bipartisan criticism from US regulators and lawmakers. | * Facebook had to rebrand its crypto project amid a series of setbacks, including major financial backers dropping out over regulatory concerns. The crypto project also has faced bipartisan criticism from US regulators and lawmakers.<ref>https://www.cnbc.com/2020/01/03/big-tech-will-push-into-finance-in-2020-while-avoiding-bank-regulation.html</ref> | ||
* President Trump argued Libra would have little standing or dependability and said Facebook should be subject to banking regulations. | * President Trump argued Libra would have little standing or dependability and said Facebook should be subject to banking regulations. | ||
* Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve, said he was concerned Facebook’s cryptocurrency would lead to money laundering and face issues with consumer protection and financial stability. | * Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve, said he was concerned Facebook’s cryptocurrency would lead to money laundering and face issues with consumer protection and financial stability. | ||
* In September 2021, Biden Treasury department officials warned that Facebook’s cryptocurrency venture could undermine the stability of the financial system and threaten the broader economy if the value crashed. | * In September 2021, Biden Treasury department officials warned that Facebook’s cryptocurrency venture could undermine the stability of the financial system and threaten the broader economy if the value crashed. | ||
Revision as of 19:48, 22 February 2022
- Facebook had to rebrand its crypto project amid a series of setbacks, including major financial backers dropping out over regulatory concerns. The crypto project also has faced bipartisan criticism from US regulators and lawmakers.[1]
- President Trump argued Libra would have little standing or dependability and said Facebook should be subject to banking regulations.
- Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve, said he was concerned Facebook’s cryptocurrency would lead to money laundering and face issues with consumer protection and financial stability.
- In September 2021, Biden Treasury department officials warned that Facebook’s cryptocurrency venture could undermine the stability of the financial system and threaten the broader economy if the value crashed.
