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In a prepared statement to a House oversight committee, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said plans to launch a global payments system will remain on hold until U.S. regulators approve it. The comments end speculation Libra coin could go live in nations where there is no government pushback.

The statement, published today,will be part of Zuckerberg's planned testimony before the House Committee on Financial Services on Wednesday. The committeeannounced in August it would continue reviewing Libra and hear testimony not only from Zuckerberg but also government officials and regulators.

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At its Spec developer conference, Slack today unveiled new features aimed at bolstering app discoverability and reducing the need to leave Slack for a variety of tasks. The changes include a new app home screen and redesigned app launcher, the addition of modal windows, and an extension of app &actions& across the platform.

Accessing other apps from within Slack has long been key to the collaboration toolappeal; there are now more than 1,800 third-party apps available in the companyApp Directory. Options include integrations with the likes of Microsoft, Salesforce, Workday and Google and for Slack-specific bots and services Polly and Troops.

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Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC is now selling a less-expensive version of its Exodus 1 blockchain-based smartphone with a built-in digital walletthat allows users to store, buy, sell and tradeBitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

The Exodus 1s is aimed at users who want to "dip their toes into the crypto world" and costs €219 ($244 in the U.S.) - or the equivalent amount in crypto currency such as Bitcoin, Eth, LTC, BNB or BCH.

HTC's Exodus 1s blockchain-enabled smart phone

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