French Minister of Economy “Libra” Not recognized in Europe May threaten national sovereignty 6:09 on September 13
On the 12th, the French Minister of Economic Affairs of the French Lemer said that there is a risk of threatening the national sovereignty about the cryptocurrency "Libra" that Facebook plans to issue, which operates the world's largest exchange site, "Does not allow operation in Europe."
This was revealed at the OECD meeting of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development held in Paris on December 12 by the French Minister of Economic Affairs.
In this, Lemer economy minister stated that "Libra", a crypto asset planned to be issued by Facebook next year, "cannot be allowed to operate in Europe at present," the French government "Libra" in Europe The attitude that the operation of is not allowed.
For reasons, Lemer Economic Minister may threaten national sovereignty over currency, may cause significant financial disruption if trouble occurs, and may be misused for money laundering by criminal organizations, etc. I pointed out that there is sex.
With regard to “Libra”, it is expected that remittances to overseas will be easier, and there is a possibility that it will greatly change the economy and lifestyle.
On the other hand, countries have expressed concern that there are many issues such as the impact on the financial system and the leakage of personal information. In July, G7 = Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors of the seven major countries They agree on the need to meet the highest standards of financial regulation.