20 Jun 2019

The future of currency: Do we still need banks?

From Nine To Noon, 11:11 am on 20 June 2019

Technology correspondent Paul Matthews looks at what Facebook's proposing with its Libra payment system and how it varies from Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies.

A mobile phone with a QR code is used to make a payment.

A mobile phone with a QR code is used to make a payment. Photo: 123RF

Is it aiming to be the Alipay or WeChat pay of the world? He'll also tell Kathryn about a project taking a regional approach to building digital skills and the tech industry's in-school programme Tahi Rua Toru Tech.