Digital yuan transactions totaled 53.1 billion yuan in the second half of last year, based on CNBC calculations of figures from the People's Bank of China.
Tensions between Russia and Ukraine have cast a shadow over energy markets, and the uncertainty could mean prolonged high gas prices for Europe, analysts say.
Japan's central bank left short-term interest rate target unchanged at -0.1%, in line with market expectations, but raised near-term inflation expectations.
Italy’s antitrust watchdog slapped Amazon with a hefty $1.28 billion fine in December — but that's only its latest salvo in a string of moves against Big Tech.
"It's turning out now to be a mistake, because as you said the fourth missile test today. And I'm sure there'll be more," says Anthony Ruggiero from the FDD.
China's central bank unexpectedly cut loan rates on Monday — a move that will likely put more downward pressure on the Chinese currency, one analyst said.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed an attack in Abu Dhabi that resulted in three fuel tanker explosions near state oil firm ADNOC's storage facilities.
In the latest of a series of high-profile scandals, Credit Suisse Chairman Antonio Horta-Osorio has resigned after violating Covid-19 quarantine rules.