The Libra association is changing its name – Libra is no more, welcome Diem. Diem means “day” in Latin – the association seeks for this to be a fresh start before the currency launches in early 2021.
Back when Facebook first announced Libra it was supposed to be a stablecoin backed by various currencies globally, but there was massive backlash against this idea. So now Diem will be a single dollar-pegged stablecoin.
The new name is a symbolic gesture signifying the Association’s wish to placate regulators. It also released a statement, according to which the Association remains committed to maintaining the integrity of the financial system.
That name makes me think of "carpe diem", which seems quite appropriate.
Re: Facebook’s Libra Association Changes Name to “Diem”
2Diem was supposed to come out right about now and yet there are no news. Will it even launch?