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<p>Italian banks, led by the ABI, support the ECB's digital euro initiative, advocating for cost distribution over several years, as revealed in recent statements in Florence.</p>
<p>This development reflects complexities of the digital euro's implementation, underscoring the need for cost-effective strategies amid high costs.</p>
<h2 id="italian-banks-support-digital-euro-but-seek-cost-reduction">Italian Banks Support Digital Euro But Seek Cost Reduction</h2>
<p><strong>Italian banks</strong>, led by the <strong>ABI</strong>, support the European Central Bank's initiative for a digital euro. These banks are urging for a <strong>phased cost</strong> implementation to manage the high expenses associated with this innovation.</p>
<p>Marco Elio Rottigni, General Manager of ABI, stated, "We’re in favour of the digital euro because it embodies a concept of digital sovereignty." However, he pointed out the necessity of spreading the <a href="https://www.ainvest.com/news/digital-euro-adoption-european-banking-infrastructure-strategic-capital-allocation-regulatory-alignment-cbdc-success-2511/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">capital expenditure</a> over time due to the project's high costs.</p>
<h3 id="ecb-digital-euro-costs-projected-at-4-5-8-billion">ECB Digital Euro Costs Projected at €4–5.8 Billion</h3>
<p>The <strong>high costs</strong> associated with the digital euro project are a major concern for Italian banks. They are seeking to <strong>reduce immediate financial burdens</strong> by advocating for a gradual <strong>capital allocation</strong> approach, mitigating risks to their financial standings. The <a href="https://www.bancaditalia.it/focus/euro-digitale/index.html?com.dotmarketing.htmlpage.language=1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ECB's projected costs</a> for the digital euro range from €4–5.8 billion for banks. This initiative could <strong>spur B2B fintech growth</strong> despite current <strong>regulatory uncertainties</strong> and high-interest rates affecting the <strong>fintech sector.</strong></p>
<h3 id="minimal-immediate-impact-expected-on-btc-and-eth">Minimal Immediate Impact Expected on BTC and ETH</h3>
<p>Comparative analysis with <strong>China's digital yuan</strong> and the U.S. digital dollar shows liquidity shifts but limited impacts on the cryptocurrency markets. The digital euro aims for gradual rollout similar to these <strong>past initiatives</strong>. Experts suggest <strong>minimal immediate impact</strong> on major cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH. However, the <strong>digital euro</strong> could influence <strong>euro-pegged stablecoins</strong>, contingent on its scale of adoption and regulatory frameworks.</p>
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