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ECB Lowers Interest Rates, Bitcoin and Stock Markets React

* The European Central Bank (ECB) has lowered its interest rate for deposit lending facility by 25 basis points. * Bitcoin and major stock market indices are slightly up following the ECB's decision. * The ECB expects core inflation to decline rapidly over the next two years. * Economic growth projections are

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Germans Express Openness to Digital Euro Despite Lack of Familiarity

* 50% of Germans open to using digital euro as additional payment option. * 60% of respondents unaware of digital euro; 25% definitely not interested. * Privacy top concern for digital euro users, followed by European infrastructure. * Digital euro to protect privacy and allow offline transactions, per ECB. * Preparation phase for digital euro