No one was angry when Facebook named products Moments, Poke, Slingshot or Portal. But the name Facebook gave its new cryptocurrency has upset some members of a very specific group: people born between September 23 and October 22.
Libra is the name of the new digital currency Facebook announced on Tuesday. It is also the astrological sign often associated with innovation, leadership and fairness. Some actual Libras — the people, rather than the decentralized, cryptographically-secured digital token — took issue with the scandal-plagued technology company using their sign to market a new product. "As a Libra who hates Facebook, my response is this: How dare you," tweeted Lynsay McCaulley.
" Luckily for Facebook, Libras are also known for striving for diplomacy. Some said they were flattered by the company's choice.Facebook wants to make cryptocurrency mainstream. Here's howFacebook executive David Marcus told CNN Business the company chose the name because it represents freedom, justice and money. In addition to the astrological sign, the word comes from the Roman unit of measurement that was used to mint coins, said Marcus.
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