Volkswagen terminated most collective wage agreements in Germany to cut costs, potentially reigniting labor disputes, while BMW plans to eliminate 20% of management roles by mid-2027 using AI. Germany's transport ticket price increased to €66.80 monthly, and the SPD called for an immediate review of banning the far-right AfD party.
The CFTC issued guidance allowing firms to hold customer funds in tokenized assets with blockchain-based record-keeping. Germany's SPD party proposes eliminating tax-free crypto gains after one year, affecting younger investors. Bitcoin traders discuss technical price movements and market strength.