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Intesa Sanpaolo Makes First Bitcoin Purchase Among Italian Banks

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago

Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy's largest bank, became the first in the country to directly purchase Bitcoin, potentially reshaping the approach to digital assets.

Breaking Tradition

Rumors of the Bitcoin acquisition arose on 4chan with screenshots of emails from Niccolò Bardoscia, head of digital asset trading. The messages indicated Intesa Sanpaolo's purchase of 11 BTC. Wired Italia confirmed the details. The bank previously used the Polygon network to issue Italy's first digital bond.

Institutional Adoption

The move aligns with the institutional investment trend pioneered by MicroStrategy. Japanese investment firm Metaplanet and KULR Technology Group are also heavily investing in Bitcoin, signaling increasing interest from major players.

Market Implications

The purchase of Bitcoin by Italy's largest bank could shift the country's conservative stance on cryptocurrencies and highlight digital assets' importance in the modern economy.

Intesa Sanpaolo's Bitcoin acquisition demonstrates a shift in the banking sector's attitude towards cryptocurrencies and may be a significant step towards their recognition in the financial industry.

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