Advertisement

Would you trust Facebook's new cryptocurrency?

Facebook has announced a new digital currency called Libra. It will roll out for use in 2020 and ...

Share this article

17.25 19 Jun 2019


Would you trust Facebook's new cryptocurrency?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

17.25 19 Jun 2019


Facebook has announced a new digital currency called Libra.

It will roll out for use in 2020 and allow users across the globe to make financial transactions online.

Facebook is already facing increasing calls for regulation and antitrust measures, and this move will just add to the scrutiny.

Lory Kehoe is the managing director at ConsenSys, a leading blockchain technology company.

He joined Ivan to give him the 'Idiot's Guide'.


Related Episodes

US Government shutdown - who i...

00:09:27

US Government shutdown - who is to blame?

The Hard Shoulder

00:09:27


Renewed calls for dedicated tr...

00:12:49

Renewed calls for dedicated transport police - Josh Crosbie Reports

The Hard Shoulder

00:12:49


What is the answer to the prie...

00:05:53

What is the answer to the priest retirement crisis?

The Hard Shoulder

00:05:53


How should young people be enc...

00:09:17

How should young people be encouraged to use Irish?

The Hard Shoulder

00:09:17