Japanese government to include CBDC in official economic plan

The Japanese government is expected to include consideration of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in its official economic plan. The news comes 10 days after the Bank of Japan’s announcement that it will start experimenting with the digital yen to verify its viability from a technical perspective. According to …

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European stocks rise on optimism about coronavirus vaccine

European stocks rose on Wednesday when investors drew positive results from initial trials of an experimental coronavirus vaccine produced by modern biotech firm (MRNA). The possible vaccine, developed by researchers at the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, sparked a promising immune response and seemed safe in 45 …

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