Facebook’s Libra “Blockchain” Has Been Released

Source from: https://www.coinjoker.in/bitcoin-news/facebook8217s-libra-8220blockchain8221-has-been-released Facebook’s Libra protocol was released today, along with the cryptocurrency it will host on the platform, namely Libra Coin. According to developers, Libra Coin will serve as a stablecoin that will have utility in Facebook’s social media platforms and messengers, allowing users to withdraw fiat currencies. Facebook has stated that it will require government-issued ID from all its coin users, but this utility may lead to governments banning the platform or crypto as it can be considered an alternative to centralized banking. Vladislav Glinko, a Kremlin economist, suggested in his tweet that Russia will stop its citizens from using Libra by blocking their access to Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram. “Facebook’s Libra will have no alternative but to face being blocked on Russian territory”- tweeted Glinko. He also ad...