CBX Daily 12/02/2025

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Claire Moraa
December 02, 2025

Today, Before We Dive Into the Digital Divide, Men’s Anti-Ageing Moves From Niche Trend to Daily Essential.

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Anti-Ageing Goes Mainstream For Men

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Looking youthful is no longer a preserve for women. Men have jumped on the train and they too want to preserve their youth as long as they can. There is a growing demand for anti-ageing solutions across all demographics, including men. It’s just the other day that they started taking their skincare seriously but now, guns are blazing and they are all in. In fact, men are now having 70% more aesthetic treatments than they were four years ago. And between Gen Zs and Millennials, they even outdo their female counterparts.

Wi-Fi And Wealth Gaps: How The Digital Divide Limits Economic Power

In our hyper-connected era, digital access isn’t optional, it’s foundational. Yet for too many families, reliable broadband remains out of reach. This modern inequality isn’t just about buffering, it represents a deep structural barrier to opportunity, financial inclusion, and civic participation.

Black Friday Spending Spree Fueled By BNPL Purchases

With the holiday shopping season in full swing, consumers are using Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans for everything from groceries and dining out to travel, technology items and home decor. CNBC’s Small Business Survey reported higher BNPL popularity among Black and Hispanic Americans with 12% and 13% respectively saying they use these platforms for holiday purchases, compared to only 5% of white Americans. Fast growing BNPL companies like Klarna and Affirm (AFRM +2.47%) are expected to capitalize on this and set new records this season, driving $18.5 billion in online spend, up 11.4% from this time last year. 

In 2025’s Global MarketTrump, Binance, and the Naira: Who Gets Forgiven When Crypto Breaks the Rules?

President Donald Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao after he was convicted of breaking U.S. anti–money laundering laws. Officials will talk about innovation and giving him a “second chance,” but the real reason is simpler. Pardoning the leader of the world’s largest exchange helps the U.S. keep control over global crypto flows and supports a system that is now politically useful. In Nigeria, where millions turned to crypto as an informal lifeline when the naira collapsed, the pardon lands like salt in an open wound. It’s a signal that the system works differently for those backed by capital, connections and leverage.

Luxury Labels Wake Up To Black Buying Power In 2025’s Global Market

Luxury is no longer the preserve of the few. Diverse consumers are reshaping the sector and luxury brands must pay attention or risk being left behind. According to a Bain report, non-white ethnic groups accounted for approximately 20% of U.S. luxury spend in 2019, projected to grow to 25–30% by 2025.

Keep your week on a brighter note, and maybe with a clearer headspace, with “DEM BOYZ ” A$AP FERG setting the tone.Tap in, turn it up, and let this week’s CBX Vibe do what it does.