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Facebook and Amazon set lobbying records as tech scrutiny grows
The world's largest social media site spent more than $4.1 million on lobbying, the most among big internet platforms
 "Facebook and Amazon set lobbying records as tech scrutiny grows")
Wipro receives second threat mail demanding Rs 500 crore, beefs up security
There was, however, no impact on the company's operations
 "Wipro receives second threat mail demanding Rs 500 crore, beefs up security")
China's own Bitcoin: A roller-coaster ride for money, politics is beginning
The digital yuan can disrupt both traditional banking and the post-Bretton Woods system of floating exchange rates.
 "China's own Bitcoin: A roller-coaster ride for money, politics is beginning")
Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency has failed, says Switzerland's president
The Libra Association said that more than 1,500 entities have expressed interest in joining the digital currency project
 "Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency has failed, says Switzerland's president")
Mark Zuckerberg to testify to Congress as Libra concerns intensify
Facebook announced in June it's trying to create the new cryptocurrency using similar technology to that of Bitcoin, saying it would lower the cost of payments and money transfers
 "Mark Zuckerberg to testify to Congress as Libra concerns intensify")
Mastercard, Visa quit Facebook's Libra as global regulators air concerns
They join PayPal Holdings Inc which exited the group a week ago, as global regulators continue to air concerns about the project
 "Mastercard, Visa quit Facebook's Libra as global regulators air concerns")
Facebook Libra to be blocked in Europe by Paris, Rome, Berlin: France
"Libra is not welcome on European soil," French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire told reporters the sidelines of the annual meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund
 "Facebook Libra to be blocked in Europe by Paris, Rome, Berlin: France")
Facebook posts $6 bn profit, active user base increases to $2.45 bn
The leading online social network said its profit topped $6 billion on revenue that climbed 28 per cent to $17.4 billion in the quarter that ended on September 30
 "Facebook posts $6 bn profit, active user base increases to $2.45 bn")
Thumbs down to Facebook's cryptocurrency
Technology has enabled us to complete transactions efficiently with good protection. The last thing we need is a new vehicle for nurturing illicit activities
 "Thumbs down to Facebook's cryptocurrency")
Rupee trims early gains, settles 8 paise higher at 70.06 against dollar
The rupee opened on a strong note and soared 35 paise to 69.79 a dollar against the previous close of 70.14
 "Rupee trims early gains, settles 8 paise higher at 70.06 against dollar")
Rupee tumbles 60 paise to 72 against US dollar in early trade
The domestic unit on Friday appreciated by 38 paise to close at a two-week high of 71.42 on Friday led by a rally in domestic equities and renewed hopes of the US-China trade talks.
 "Rupee tumbles 60 paise to 72 against US dollar in early trade")
Beware online frauds
There isn't a great deal you can do but there are a few precautions you can take as a citizen
 "Beware online frauds")
Bitcoin surges 15% to $8,574 in bounce back from lowest in five months
Cryptocurrencies may also get a boost after China's state-owned news agency Xinhua reported the country plans to speed up development of blockchain technology and industry
Fix Facebook before moving ahead on Libra, US lawmakers tell Zuckerberg
Despite some top-notch firms pulling out, Facebook and 20 partner organisations have formally launched the digital currency Libra project
Best of BS Opinion: The importance of exports, the power of youth activists
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: The importance of exports, the power of youth activists")
