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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. 8, … Read more
U.S. lawmakers ramped up global momentum on digital asset regulation and monetary policy during a high-stakes European tour aimed at fortifying transatlantic financial and security alliances. Congressional Delegation Advances US-Europe Alliance on Crypto, Policy, and Security U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill announced on Aug. 29, 2025, that he and Rep. Vicente … Read more
Germany and Italy are facing increasing pressure to relocate their gold reserves from the New York Federal Reserve due to rising geopolitical tensions and concerns over U.S. monetary policy under President Donald Trump. With Germany and Italy holding the second and third largest national gold reserves globally, valued at over $245 billion combined, former politicians … Read more
A top central banker warns crypto’s accelerating fusion with traditional finance could unleash market turmoil, damage trust in banks, and jeopardize control over sovereign monetary systems. Central Banker Cautions: Misunderstood Crypto May Trigger Market Fallout Bank of Italy Governor Fabio Panetta, who served on the European Central Bank (ECB)’s Executive Board from 2020 to 2023, … Read more
Leading stablecoin issuer Tether significantly increased its stake in Juventus Football Club on April 15, 2025, now holding more than 10.12% of shares and 6.18% of voting rights. Tether Backs Juventus’ Future Prospects and Growth Potential Tether Investments, S.A. de C.V., a key member of the Tether Group, has significantly increased its ownership stake in … Read more
A Bloomberg report suggested Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni could accept a proposal for a 28% tax hike on crypto rather than a 42% one. Go to Source
Giancarlo Giorgetti said cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin presented a “very high level of risk,” highlighting the need for additional taxes. Go to Source
European sanctions against Russia are impacting small European exporters, particularly in Italy, more severely than Russia itself, according to Ferdinando Pelazzo, president of the Italian-Russian Chamber of Commerce. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are struggling with disrupted payment systems and logistical challenges due to the sanctions. Italian businesses heavily reliant on Russian markets now face … Read more
Italy plans to raise its capital gains tax on bitcoin to 42%, up from 26%, as part of efforts to fund election promises and curb the fiscal deficit. The government cites growing bitcoin adoption as a key factor. This comes as the European Union prepares to implement its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), aiming to … Read more
In addition to raising the withholding tax on Bitcoin capital gains to 42%, Italy also plans to remove the 750,000 euro web tax threshold. Go to Source
