Libra is Facebook’s plan to bring cryptocurrency to the masses — but I don’t trust Facebook enough to use it

I belong to a traditional bank, and I don't trust Facebook. So why would I use Libra, the new global currency it's pushing?

Facebook on Tuesday unveiled"Project Libra," its plan to bring cryptocurrency to the masses. The idea is to let people shop on Facebook and other apps, or even pay other users, using a single global currency. Libra could be a good idea, but I don't like that Facebook is spearheading the project. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. I use Facebook, but I don't trust it.

Facebook on Tuesday unveiled"Project Libra," its plan to bring cryptocurrency to the masses. The idea is to let people shop on Facebook and other apps, or even pay other users, using a single global currency. Libra could be a good idea, but I don't like that Facebook is spearheading the project. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. I use Facebook, but I don't trust it.

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