Switzerland Says Facebook's Libra Cryptocurrency Faces Extra Regulations

Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency suffered another setback when Switzerland said the proposed payments system could face strict rules that typically apply to banks, on top of tough anti-money laundering laws. The world’s largest social media network announced plans in June to launch the new currency as it expands into e-commerce but Libra has come under fire from regulators around the world who fear it could destabilize the global financial system.