It's absurd that we're even entertaining Facebook's Libra currency idea

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It's ridiculous that we're even entertaining Facebook's Libra currency idea

No, Facebook should not be allowed to have its own currency. The company can't be trusted with the power it has, no sane regulator should give it more. As one Senator said, Facebook has allowed"flagrant displays of bull----' on its platform — how can we trust that it will not allow 'flagrant displays of bull----' in its financial transactions? Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

No, Facebook should not be allowed to have its own currency. The company can't be trusted with the power it has, no sane regulator should give it more. As one Senator said, Facebook has allowed"flagrant displays of bull----' on its platform — how can we trust that it will not allow 'flagrant displays of bull----' in its financial transactions? Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

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