Facebook takes aim at e-commerce with Libra cryptocurrency
Facebook plans to launch a cryptocurrency called Libra next year as part of its wider efforts to expand beyond social networking into e-commerce and global payments.
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Explainer: 'Stablecoins' in the spotlight as Facebook unveils Libra cryptocurrency
The original cryptocurrency accounts for over half of the $285 billion global coin trading market. But that dominance is under threat, with a host of alternative...
Global stocks rally on hopes from trade, monetary policy
Global stocks rallied on Tuesday and benchmark government bond yields tumbled after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi hinted at economic stimulus, while equities got an...
IAG orders 14 A321XLRs for Aer Lingus and Iberia
IAG on Monday ordered 14 of Airbus' new long-range version of the A321 passenger jet for its Irish Aer Lingus and Spanish Iberia airlines in order...
Charitable contributions take a hit following tax reform
Early numbers show that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act negatively impacted individuals' charitable contributions.
Western Union shares drop on fear new Facebook cryptocurrency will take money transfer business
Shares of Western Union fell on excitement around the potential of sending money internationally without fees with Facebook's new cryptocurrency.
Stablecoins: Experience the Stability
3iQ and Mavennet Fred Pye and Kesem Frank June 18, 2019 Stablecoins are now a necessary step to mass adoption of cryptocurrencies, as proven by the...
Boeing seen winning renewed backing from 737 buyer at air show: source
Boeing may win a significant reconfirmation of support from a buyer of the 737 MAX passenger jet at the Paris Airshow on Tuesday, an industry source...
Deutsche Bank considers replacing CFO: report
Deutsche Bank Chief Executive Christian Sewing is planning a major overhaul of top management, including replacing the finance chief, Bloomberg news agency reported on Tuesday.
Wall St. climbs on trade optimism, dovish Fed bets
U.S. stocks rallied on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 closing in on record levels, as President Donald Trump's comments on the United States and China restarting...
Boeing 737 MAX boosted by IAG plan to order 200 jets
Boeing's grounded 737 MAX jet received a boost on Tuesday after British Airways-owner IAG signed a letter of intent to order 200 of the planes and...
Facebook reveals Libra cryptocurrency, sparking new privacy concerns
Facebook Inc announced ambitious plans on Tuesday to launch a new global cryptocurrency called Libra, part of an effort to expand into digital payments that immediately...
Boost for Boeing as BA owner backs grounded jet with 200-plane order
Boeing won a major vote of confidence at the Paris Airshow on Tuesday as British Airways owner IAG signed a letter of intent to buy 200...
Facebook gains after Libra crypto move that could make it a major e-commerce, banking player
Wall Street analysts have said the Libra cryptocurrency could add to Facebook's digital businesses.
Trump says U.S., Chinese teams to restart trade talks ahead of G20
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he had spoken to Chinese President Xi Jinping and that the two leaders' teams would restart trade talks after...