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Re:Libra is targeted at developing countries by n_ary on Thursday June 27, 2019 @02:52PM (#20297369)
Looks interesting on a light skim. However, one key point that is always missing, how will people buy/cash-out this libra currency? Most developing countries have transactions going on in cash(unless it is happening in few hundred thousands). You'd be lucky if you see a card-payment machine anywhere except on exotic shops like car-dealership/real-estate/big brand electronics(apple). ATMs are for rich/wealthy class only. There are no debit cards, banks don't give out credit cards to anyone unless they have HUGE middle-class+ transactions/income in bank history. So, how are people going to use these fancy currencies? I have lived and visited developing countries, no paypal, no credit-card, no debit card, no bank transfer, only paper-bills accepted :)
Re:Libra is targeted at developing countries by mmsimanga on Thursday June 27, 2019 @06:05PM (#20299318)
Developing countries use a good deal of mobile banking. Anecdotally mobile payments make up as much as 50% of all transactions. I am typing this on mobile so can't really post links. Search Mpesa and Ecocash for more information. Card processing machines are also becoming pretty common and it is easy to transfer money from you mobile banking account to a card.
Re:Libra is targeted at developing countries by DaTwant on Thursday June 27, 2019 @08:05PM (#20300212)
Agree. Check out China where even beggars are using QR code payment methods (though possibly as a means by payment companies and 'others' to collect data on donators?) https://www.businesstoday.in/current/world/beggars-in-china-...
Re:Libra is targeted at developing countries by theboat on Thursday June 27, 2019 @04:09PM (#20298164)
When everyone accepts libra, there is no need to exchange libra for hard currencies. Facebook, as the owner and operator of the world's largest social network, believes it can create a closed ecosystem where libra is used for many types of transactions.
Re:Libra is targeted at developing countries by slindz on Thursday June 27, 2019 @04:44PM (#20298540)
You took the high road and subtly left out the level of terror that should inspire. Kudos.
Re:Libra is targeted at developing countries by hypocrazybr on Thursday June 27, 2019 @04:57PM (#20298668)
Where have you lived/visited? I'm brazilian and almost everyone here has at least a debit card. Some people don't even carry money when they go out. Credit cards are widely used as well.
Re:Libra is targeted at developing countries by ijidak on Thursday June 27, 2019 @06:19PM (#20299433)
Is Brazil a developing country? It's more middle income isn't it?
Re:Libra is targeted at developing countries by xenospn on Friday June 28, 2019 @01:08AM (#20301648)
Yes it is.
Re:Libra is targeted at developing countries by wmf on Thursday June 27, 2019 @04:08PM (#20298144)
Don't developing countries also have money-changers hanging out everywhere who specialize in things like swapping Libra for cash?

I am curious how it works when there is a net inflow into the country though.