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Facebook reveals its cryptocurrency Libra

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Re: Facebook reveals its cryptocurrency Libra

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can anyone tell me if people in Iran can use it?

this doesn't really answer my question: https://libra.org/en-US/security-privacy/#overview

> Working with Law Enforcement

> As with any currency or financial infrastructure, bad actors will try to exploit the Libra network. While the network is open and accessible to everyone with internet access, the network's main endpoints will need to follow applicable laws and regulations and collaborate with law enforcement. In addition, because transactions on the Libra Blockchain are pseudonymous, it is possible for third parties to do analysis to detect fraud and illegal activity.

Re: Facebook reveals its cryptocurrency Libra

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Post by buboard »

VMG wrote: post #3

can anyone tell me if people in Iran can use it? this doesn't really answer my question: https://libra.org/en-US/security-privacy/#overview > Working with Law Enforcement > As with any currency or financial infrastructure, bad actors will try to exploit the Libra network. While the network is open and accessible to everyone with internet access, the network's main endpoints will need to follow applicable laws and reg…

It's based in Switzerland. So maybe yes?
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