Facebook-backed Libra group rebrands to Diem
Diem Association is readying a currency that will be called the Diem Dollar
01 December 2020 - 21:02
Libra Association, a cryptocurrency project started by Facebook that drew regulatory blowback worldwide, is hoping a new name offers a fresh chance to win over regulators and gain a foothold in the emerging market.
The group will now be known as Diem Association, named for the word “day” in Latin, with its subsidiary Diem Networks serving as the payment system operator. It’s readying a currency that will be called the Diem Dollar...
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