Italy Banks Back Digital Euro CBDC, Seek Staggered Implementation Costs

The Italian Banking Association supports a digital-euro central bank digital currency (CBDC) while urging that investment costs be spread over time. Italian banks, led by the Italian Banking Association (ABI), say they support the European Central Bank’s (ECB) digital euro project, ABI General Manager Marco Elio Rottigni told a Florence press seminar on Nov.

Former Binance CEO CZ Says He Never Met Trump, ‘Surprised’ by Presidential Pardon

CZ said he was surprised by Trump’s pardon, insisting he never met or did business with the US president or his family.

Central Bank of Brazil Clarifies Drex CBDC Project’s Future: Digital Real Still the ‘Ultimate Goal’

The Central Bank of Brazil said the recent pause in using blockchain for drex, its central bank digital currency project, is temporary. The bank intends to continue using decentralized technology in the future, including issuing its own currency for tokenization-linked settlements.

Russian Authorities Arrest Suspects Over Crypto Investor Couple’s UAE Murder

Russian police arrest multiple suspects accused of kidnapping and killing a St. Petersburg crypto investor and his wife in the UAE. Russia’s Interior Ministry announces arrests across several regions on 8 November 2025 of suspects allegedly linked to the October kidnapping and murder of St.

Italian banks back digital euro but urge ECB to spread out costs: Reuters

Italian banks have endorsed the ECB’s digital euro project but called for implementation costs to be spread out over several years.

8 Affiliate Programs That Boost Crypto Business Growth

Affiliate marketing has become a cornerstone of Web3 growth — bridging blockchain services and new audiences through transparent, performance-based models. In crypto, a well-structured affiliate program doesn’t just reward referrals: it creates a sustainable ecosystem of partners, influencers, and developers. Among the top-performing affiliate programs in the industry, ChangeNOW stands out for its B2B-friendly approach, […]

Experts Say Privacy Is the Missing Link in Stablecoin Evolution

Traditional stablecoins like USDT and USDC have become essential for decentralized finance and cross-border transactions, but experts assert there is a growing need for privacy-focused stablecoins. Despite initial slower liquidity growth, experts believe that privacy stablecoins will soon become standard in the market.

US Treasury and IRS quietly expand tax breaks for the ultrawealthy and crypto giants: NYT

The expanded tax breaks may exacerbate income inequality and strain public finances, raising questions about fiscal sustainability and fairness. US Treasury and IRS quietly expand tax breaks for the ultrawealthy and crypto giants: NYT.

Binance Founder CZ Finishes Editing Memoir, Mentions Jail Details

Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao said his upcoming memoir is nearly complete, revealing it includes details about his time in prison following his 2023 legal troubles. Binance Chief-Turned-Author Says His Memoir Pulls No Punches Changpeng Zhao, better known as CZ, said on Saturday that he’s wrapping up the final edits on his forthcoming memoir.