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Tweet A representative from the People’s Bank of China has announced that the country’s national cryptocurrency is almost ready for prime time. No exact date for its launch was given, however. Read more… Neowin

Tweet According to a survey conducted by Viber in the US and UK, less than three percent of users would use the Libra crypto currency when it launches next year, and half those asked don’t trust Facebook. Read more… Neowin

Tweet The Bitpoint exhange in Japan has suspended its services, following a security breach in which $ 32m in digital currencies got stolen. Most of the funds that are lost belong to customers. Read more… Neowin

Tweet Following a similar move from its ally Venezuela, the Cuban government is exploring the use of cryptocurrency to sidestep harsh US sanctions that have taken a heavy toll on its economy. Read more… Neowin

Tweet Facebook has announced a new cryptocurrency, dubbed Libra, and the crypto wallet, Calibra. The products are intended to launch in 2020 and will allow for low-cost or free transactions. Read more… Neowin