{"id":27599,"date":"2022-07-21T09:51:46","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T09:51:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=27599"},"modified":"2022-07-21T09:51:46","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T09:51:46","slug":"can-i-buy-facebook-libra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/can-i-buy-facebook-libra","title":{"rendered":"Can I Buy Facebook Libra?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a68416442778\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a68416442778\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a68416442778\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/can-i-buy-facebook-libra\/#Can_I_Buy_Facebook_Libra\" title=\"Can I Buy Facebook Libra?\">Can I Buy Facebook Libra?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/can-i-buy-facebook-libra\/#Will_it_become_a_new_medium_of_payments\" title=\"Will it become a new medium of payments?\">Will it become a new medium of payments?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/can-i-buy-facebook-libra\/#How_to_buy_it\" title=\"How to buy it?\">How to buy it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/can-i-buy-facebook-libra\/#Does_it_exist_in_a_physical_form\" title=\"Does it exist in a physical form?\">Does it exist in a physical form?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/can-i-buy-facebook-libra\/#Will_it_be_pegged_to_a_single_currency\" title=\"Will it be pegged to a single currency?\">Will it be pegged to a single currency?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Buy_Facebook_Libra\"><\/span>Can I Buy Facebook Libra?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin:0px 10px; max-height:344px; max-width:43% height:auto; width:auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/OAX7que.png\" align=\"right\" alt=\"Can I buy Facebook Libra\">  <\/p>\n<p>The question arises: Can I buy Facebook Libra? How can I buy it? Is it a new currency? Will it be pegged to a single currency? The answer is a resounding yes! But where can I purchase it? Here are some helpful tips. Read on to learn more! Let&#8217;s start by defining what it is. Facebook&#8217;s social media platform has over two billion users around the world. This makes it a prime candidate for currency exchange.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_it_become_a_new_medium_of_payments\"><\/span>Will it become a new medium of payments?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Facebook has jumped into the crypto space with its new project Libra. The platform will make it easy to transfer money globally, including to the underbanked population in developing countries. While digital currencies can fluctuate dramatically in value, Libra will be pegged to government-issued currencies and traditional financial assets. As such, it may become a viable alternative to traditional banking. But, it is still unclear whether the platform will be as successful as Facebook hopes.<\/p>\n<p>The company&#8217;s white paper emphasizes the potential contributions that the Libra will make to poor countries. The system will promote financial inclusion, and will grow in under-served markets. Financial exclusion is a widespread problem, and sadly, it tends to keep people in poverty. The socially responsible founder of the company, Mark Zuckerberg, is a younger version of the Gates Foundation, which has made financial inclusion its mission.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_buy_it\"><\/span>How to buy it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may be wondering, &#8220;How to buy Facebook Libra?&#8221; You have a few options. First, you can purchase the cryptocurrency on CoinFlex. The new coin will go on sale on October 24. You can purchase it at 1:00 PM UTC, or you can use it on the futures market. When it becomes available for sale, it will be redeemable for LIB futures. In the meantime, you can get one for your wallet.<\/p>\n<p>There are many ways to purchase this cryptocurrency. You can use a cryptocurrency exchange like Coinbase to purchase it, but you can also use a bank transfer or credit card. Facebook has partnered with major companies, like Uber and Spotify, to make its cryptocurrency more widely available. The company also plans to open physical terminals, which would make the purchase easier. However, you&#8217;ll have to register with Coinbase first. Then, use your identity verification to purchase Bitcoin on other exchanges.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_it_exist_in_a_physical_form\"><\/span>Does it exist in a physical form?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If Facebook were to create a physical form, it would probably be in the shape of a Libra, as this is a symbol for a love child. The Libra is fifteen years old, and founder Mark Zuckerberg founded it in his Harvard dorm room. It is used by almost a third of the world&#8217;s population, and it wants to remain popular by continuously innovating. Currently, the platform has over 2.5 billion active users.<\/p>\n<p>It is not yet known if the digital currency will ever take a physical form, but if it does, it will be incredibly disruptive. Unlike bitcoin, Facebook hopes to tie the Libra to existing currencies and tie it to existing ones. The currency will be backed by government securities and real-world bank deposits in leading currencies. As such, it could be used for all kinds of things related to money, including online transactions. However, no companies have confirmed that they will accept the Libra as currency.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_it_be_pegged_to_a_single_currency\"><\/span>Will it be pegged to a single currency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The upcoming digital currency, Facebook Libra, has many unknowns. The company hopes to make the currency a stablecoin pegged to a basket of currencies. The currency would be backed by corporate sponsors and partners, including PayPal and Mastercard. There is currently no firm timeline for the launch of Facebook&#8217;s currency, but it is expected to launch in the first half of 2018.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed Libra cryptocurrency has drawn scrutiny because of its multi-currency features. While its initial plan focused on a universal currency backed by individual national currencies, global monetary regulators have expressed concerns that the project could threaten central bank powers. For this reason, the Libra Association revised the currency&#8217;s original design, and now plans to offer several versions of Libra, each backed by a different fiat currency.<\/p>\n<p>While the Libra project has attracted attention for its potential to serve as a medium of payment between members, it is also controversial because of its potential for money laundering and cyber attacks. While the technology is promising, it has yet to be tested on a massive scale. As a result, it is important to ensure the privacy of users&#8217; personal data. If a major government were to block the Libra project, it could threaten the global financial system.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v8yKNmeU30U\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"502\" height=\"281\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can I Buy Facebook Libra? The question arises: Can I buy Facebook Libra? How can I buy it? 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