PayPal has become the first firm to drop out of Facebook's digital currency project Libra.
The online payments company made the announcement on Friday without specifying what had prompted the decision.
PayPal was among a group of 28 companies and non-profits that were joining forces to develop Libra.
It said it "(remained) supportive of Libra's aspirations" but had chosen to focus on its own core businesses.
There have been growing concerns about how people's money and data will be protected.
Emirates resumes Beirut, Baghdad flights
Emirates says services to Beirut, Lebanon restart from Saturday with a daily flight. The airline also confirmed it will reinstate daily services to Baghdad in Iraq on the same day.
AD Ports Group selects MAG Group Holding for Jordan project
Abu Dhabi Ports Group has partnered with MAG Group Holding to develop the first phase of Marsa Zayed, a beachfront resort and residential community on the Red Sea in Aqaba, Jordan.
Dubai DET partners with Dubai Basketball
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has teamed up with Dubai Basketball, becoming one of the club’s founding sponsors.
Apple shares rise after positive sales outlook
Apple executives on Thursday forecast relatively strong sales growth, a sign the company will recover from a dip in iPhone sales as it rolls out artificial intelligence features.
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