Italy’s largest bank steps into Bitcoin with $1M purchase
Italy's largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, buys $1M in Bitcoin, marking its first spot purchase amid growing institutional crypto adoption. The post Italy’s largest bank steps into Bitcoin with $1M purchase appeared first on...
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Italy's largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, buys $1M in Bitcoin, marking its first spot purchase amid growing institutional crypto adoption.
The post Italy’s largest bank steps into Bitcoin with $1M purchase appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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