Some people are saying that it is some kind of a bitcoin killer but I don't know about that. Maybe a killer of some industries like remittance & payment is more appropriate.
I agree. One interesting aspect of cryptocurrencies is that each currency can have its own separate field of deployment.
Bitcoin and Stablecoins have separate fields, or industries as you say.
Libra will get used in those fields where Bitcoin is not being used because of its volatility.
Yes, they could overcome these issues with time if they keep pressing with the vest population of interests that are melitating against the project launch come 2020. I think there are still open windows for discussion on the purpose of libra coin with the various authorities in the USA and others.
Monetary authorities don't like competition, they don't want a currency which they cannot control.
Libra has to be designed in a way that it doesn't represent a competition to Central Banks currencies.
The fact that Libra is backed by fiat currencies is a big advantage of Libra compared to, e.g., commodity backed Stablecoins.
Monetary authorities like fiat money backed Stablecoins much more than, e.g., gold backed Stablecoins.
For the monetary authorities is also important that people cannot buy good/services directly with Libra coins, but that in order to do that Libra coins have to be converted into fiat currencies.
The big leverage for Libra is that it will be backed not only by fiat currencies but also by government bonds.
Governments all around the world LOVE those who finance their debt
