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Facebook is almost ready to unveil its secretive cryptocurrency.

Facebook has enlisted some high-profile companies to back its forthcoming cryptocurrency. Uber, Stripe, Visa, and Booking.com are among the firms to support the secretive effort, according to a new report. The Silicon Valley tech giant is expected to formally announce what it has been building next week. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. It sounds like Facebook has persuaded a suite of heavyweight companies to get involved in its secretive blockchain project.

Facebook has enlisted some high-profile companies to back its forthcoming cryptocurrency. Uber, Stripe, Visa, and Booking.com are among the firms to support the secretive effort, according to a new report. The Silicon Valley tech giant is expected to formally announce what it has been building next week. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. It sounds like Facebook has persuaded a suite of heavyweight companies to get involved in its secretive blockchain project.

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