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Italy’s Largest Banking Group Intesa Sanpaolo, Buys $1 Million in Bitcoin

Alfred Abaah
Last updated: January 14, 2025 7:44 pm
Alfred Abaah - News Editor
January 14, 2025
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Italy’s largest banking group, Intesa Sanpaolo, just made a bold move into the crypto world, Buying $1 Million in Bitcoin. This move has the financial world buzzing. But what does it really mean for the future of crypto and traditional finance?

Intesa Sanpaolo, a powerhouse in traditional banking with a history dating back to the 1500s, has decided to dip its toes into the digital waters of Bitcoin and has purchased 11 Bitcoins for roughly 1 million euros (US$1 million), becoming the first Italian bank to directly invest in the crypto.

Intesa Sanpaolo’s press office confirmed the news earlier today.

According to Italian crypto news outlet Criptovaluta, the acquisition was detailed in an email signed by Niccolò Bardoscia, head of the bank’s Trading and Investment division for Digital Assets.

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It is not the first time time the bank has ventured into into blockchain. In July 2024, Intesa Sanpaolo led a €25 million digital bond issuance on the Polygon network in collaboration with state-owned bank Cassa Depositi e Prestiti SpA.

The purchase marks a notable milestone for the crypto sector in Italy, with Intesa Sanpaolo emerging as a leader in digital assets adoption within the nation’s traditional financial landscape.

Its investment also arrives on the heels of increasing institutional interest in Bitcoin globally, with companies like Tesla, MicroStrategy, and even governments getting in on the action.

Intesa Sanpaolo’s 11 BTC purchase also came amid easing regulations in Europe. The Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulatory guideline came into full effect in December, making it easier for entities to hold digital assets.

The United States expects similar easing regulations following Donald Trump’s imminent inauguration. Trump has promised to issue a crypto-related executive order within the opening hours of his second term to establish a presidential crypto council comprising around 20 industry leaders.

This story could be the tip of the iceberg or fizzle out like so many crypto headlines. But one thing’s for sure—Bitcoin is no longer just for tech geeks and dreamers. Even the old-school banks are waking up to its power. So, stay tuned and subscribe, and we’ll keep you in the loop on all things crypto!

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