Bank of Canada studies digital currency merits and risks
The Bank of Canada released a staff discussion paper by Walter Engert and Ben Fung examining the potential benefits and drawbacks of a central bank digital currency CBDC. It notes possible cost savings for merchants and easier competition in payments but urges incremental cautious steps amid uncertain benefits and rising crypto investment. Bitcoin and Ether prices surged as investors push into digital assets.
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Second-hand THC exposure may trigger workplace drug tests
A Calgary study suggests brief exposure to second-hand marijuana smoke can yield detectable THC in blood or urine within 15 minutes, staying for 24 to 48 hours. Findings imply even non-smokers in poorly ventilated spaces risk positive tests, affecting zero-tolerance workplaces and prompting calls for regulation parity with tobacco.
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Trump and May clash over Britain First videos strain ties
British lawmakers call Trump a hate promoter over his retweets of Britain First anti Muslim videos and urge cancelling a state visit. May rebukes Trump while London politicians pressure for a visa visit halt as UK plans EU departure and new trade pacts.
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