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Facebook is an online social media and social networking service platform, developed by Mark Zuckerberg. Facebook has faced many controversies involving user-privacy, including the Cambridge Analytics data scandal, and the spreading of other political and conspiracy theories on its platform. Facebook planned the launch of its new currency, Libra in 2019.

Coinbase Poaches Facebook’s Former Head of Product to be New CMO
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Coinbase Poaches Facebook’s Former Head of Product to be New CMO

Coinbase has hired Facebook’s former head of brand and product marketing, Kate Rouch, as its new chief marketing officer.

Facebook Aims to Integrate NFTs in Novi Digital Wallet
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Facebook Aims to Integrate NFTs in Novi Digital Wallet

Tech-giant Facebook is escalating its influence by integrating NFTs in its Novi Digital Wallet.

Novi Digital Wallet Ready to Show on the Market, Facebook’s David Marcus Says
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Novi Digital Wallet Ready to Show on the Market, Facebook’s David Marcus Says

The head of Facebook Financial, David Marcus, has revealed that Facebook’s Diem cryptocurrency is ready for launch.

CoinDCX Becomes India's First Crypto Unicorn after Receiving $90M Financing Led by the Founder of Facebook
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CoinDCX Becomes India's First Crypto Unicorn after Receiving $90M Financing Led by the Founder of Facebook

CoinDCX, India’s largest crypto-enabled financial services company, has raised $90 million in financing led by Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin’s fund B Capital,becoming the first Indian crypto unicorn.

Crypto Twitter Explodes as Rumours of Facebook Hodling Twitter Spread
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Crypto Twitter Explodes as Rumours of Facebook Hodling Twitter Spread

Is Facebook holding BTC on its balance sheet? There's a growing rumor that suggests so

Facebook Blocks President Trump from Its Platform as Protestors Storm Capitol Hill
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Facebook Blocks President Trump from Its Platform as Protestors Storm Capitol Hill

Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Trump will now be blocked from using the social media platform.

Facebook's Rebranding of Libra Stablecoin to Diem May Face Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
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Facebook's Rebranding of Libra Stablecoin to Diem May Face Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

Facebook’s idea to rebrand its Libra stablecoin project to “Diem” may not be as smooth sailing as what the corporate firm had in mind.

Facebook Digital Currency Libra Rebrands Name to Diem Ahead of Its Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Launch
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Facebook Digital Currency Libra Rebrands Name to Diem Ahead of Its Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Launch

Facebook-backed Libra Association has rebranded its name to the Diem Association ahead of the proposed launch of its dollar-backed stablecoin.

Facebook to Launch Libra Cryptocurrency in January 2021, But in Limited Format
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Facebook to Launch Libra Cryptocurrency in January 2021, But in Limited Format

According to a new developing story, Facebook expects to launch its Libra cryptocurrency in January next year, but in a limited format.

Twitter and Facebook Grilled in Senate Hearing Over Social Media Censorship of US Presidential Election
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Twitter and Facebook Grilled in Senate Hearing Over Social Media Censorship of US Presidential Election

Facebook and Twitter are facing heat from US Congress for how they handled political misinformation circulating on the social media platforms.

Facebook Bans Bitcoin Content—A Push for Libra?
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Facebook Bans Bitcoin Content—A Push for Libra?

Facebook users have been reporting that there has been a new ban on Bitcoin-related content, however, other cryptocurrencies have been excluded from this ban.

Trump Outraged: Jack Dorsey Faces Senate Subpoena After Twitter Blocks Biden Ukraine Scandal
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Trump Outraged: Jack Dorsey Faces Senate Subpoena After Twitter Blocks Biden Ukraine Scandal

CEO Jack Dorsey is to testify about the recent incident where Twitter blocked a NY Post news disclosing sensitive information on Joe Biden's scandal in Ukraine.

Libra Association Appoints Former HSBC Executive Ian Jenkins As CRO and CFO Of Payment Systems
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Libra Association Appoints Former HSBC Executive Ian Jenkins As CRO and CFO Of Payment Systems

Libra Association has announced the appointment of former HSBC executive Ian Jenkins as chief risk officer and chief financial officer of Libra Networks.

Microsoft’s Bill Gates on Big Tech Antitrust Hearing – Government Scrunity Inevitable with Tech Success
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Microsoft’s Bill Gates on Big Tech Antitrust Hearing – Government Scrunity Inevitable with Tech Success

Bill Gates discussed the antitrust hearing opposing US congress and Big Tech - Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google (Alphabet) - and gave his input.

Facebook’s Libra Launch Will Be Halted Until Proper Regulations Are Set, According to G7 Draft
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Facebook’s Libra Launch Will Be Halted Until Proper Regulations Are Set, According to G7 Draft

A G7 statement showed that the financial leaders of the world’s seven largest economies will oppose the launch of Libra.