David Marcus

Lightspark CEO on Lightning Outlook, Bitcoin Network Congestion
Lightspark CEO on Lightning Outlook, Bitcoin Network Congestion
Bitcoin users in Africa are turning to stablecoins and the Lightning Network as transaction fees have skyrocketed to the highest levels in about two years. Lightspark CEO and...
Lightspark CEO on Lightning Outlook, Bitcoin Network Congestion

David Marcus (Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Libra Creator David Marcus Begins New Lightning Network Venture, Lightspark
Details are vague, but Lightspark has raised an undisclosed funding round co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and Paradigm.
David Marcus (Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Where Is Diem Creator David Marcus Headed Next?
Where Is Diem Creator David Marcus Headed Next?
David Marcus, co-founder of the Diem project (formerly Libra) originally launched from Meta (formerly Facebook), tweeted Tuesday, predicting that bitcoin will be the No. 1 ass...
Where Is Diem Creator David Marcus Headed Next?

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The Long Strange Journey of Facebook’s Libra Project
With David Marcus leaving, what is the future of diem?
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David Marcus (Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Libra Creator David Marcus Says He’s Leaving Facebook at Year’s End
He leaves the stablecoin project, first announced in June 2019, as it continues to face stiff regulatory headwinds.
David Marcus (Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Facebook's David Marcus
Facebook Considering NFT Support in Novi Digital Wallet
Facebook is in a good position to explore supporting NFTs through its new digital wallet, according to the company's head of financial services.
Facebook's David Marcus

David Marcus, the head of Facebook's blockchain projects.
Facebook: Novi Digital Wallet Is ‘Ready to Come to Market’
Most states in the U.S. have approved the product.
David Marcus, the head of Facebook's blockchain projects.

David Marcus is the co-creator of the Facebook-backed libra stablecoin. (CoinDesk archives)
Facebook Taps David Marcus to Lead Payments Initiatives
Marcus will continue running Libra's Novi digital wallet as he takes on Facebook Financial.
David Marcus is the co-creator of the Facebook-backed libra stablecoin. (CoinDesk archives)

Everything You Need To Know About The Facebook Libra Hearings
Everything You Need to Know About the Facebook Libra Hearings
Facebook’s Libra currency is everywhere these days – including Washington, DC. In this video we break down the Libra hearings on Capitol Hill and tell you where this controver...
Everything You Need To Know About The Facebook Libra Hearings