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Facebook’s plan for a new global currency

Jun 20, 2019 · 00:21:54

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Facebook announces plans to launch a global cryptocurrency in 2020.
Discussion on the legality and feasibility of a new global currency.
Jon Porter from The Verge analyzes Facebook's ambitious plan.

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