Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency project loses EBay, Stripe and Mastercard
Facebook Inc.’s effort to create a cryptocurrency was dealt a blow Friday when several key partners, including Mastercard Inc., Visa Inc., EBay Inc. and Stripe Inc., abandoned the project. The defections underscored concerns that the Libra currency won’t pass legal muster with regulators and public officials who have lined up to criticize the effort.
Facebook has faced fierce backlash since it announced its plans for Libra in June. Politicians and regulators around the world have called on the company to halt its progress, and some have suggested Libra could be used for money laundering or trafficking schemes.Despite the exodus of partners, Facebook remains committed to Libra, according to a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
This week, two U.S. senators cautioned Visa, Mastercard and Stripe to reconsider their involvement in the project. Sens. Sherrod Brown and Brian Schatz said Libra poses a risk not only to the financial system but also to the payment companies’ broader business. “We urge you to carefully consider how your companies will manage these risks before proceeding,” they said a letter to the companies.
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