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0 Ignatius Bose Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 In a major boost to Facebook’s payment system, the Bank of England Governor said that the central bank could allow new payment services such as the social media giant’s Libra cryptocurrency to hold overnight funds with them. According to the governor, extending access to new payment providers “can improve the transmission of monetary policy and increase competition.” Currently, only commercial banks are allowed to hold overnight funds with the central bank. The primary reason of facilitating payments between banks and businesses and being a part of the financial system could significantly boost demand for Facebook’s cryptocurrency, which has already partnered with about two dozen businesses in a bid to raise capital to develop the currency. Facebook’s new crypto is expected to hit the markets next year and could open the floodgates to a whole new world of online transactions, benefitting millions of individuals who do not have a bank account. However, for the coin to be accepted into the mainstream financial system, Facebook will have to comply with a host of regulations, including consumer protection, anti-money laundering, data protection, and operational resilience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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