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Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy's largest banking group, enters the physical Bitcoin market

Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy's largest banking group, has purchased 11 Bitcoins for approximately 1 million euros, marking the first direct transaction in physical cryptocurrency by an Italian bank.

Staff- 14 Jan 2025

End-of-Year considerations and Christmas greetings

Letter to clients, investors, colleagues, and collaborators.

Ferdinando Ametrano- 23 Dec 2024

Crypto Outlook 2025

Bitcoin closes a historic year: what does 2025 have in store for us? CheckSig, Italy's leader in crypto services, analyzes the sector's challenges and opportunities.

Staff- 18 Dec 2024

Italian Budget Law: No Blow to Bitcoin

The capital gains tax rate remains at 26% for crypto in 2025: decisive collaboration between Government, parliamentarians, and industry. Also planned is a revaluation procedure at 18% and the elimination of the exemption for capital ...

Staff- 14 Dec 2024

Bitcoin Hits Historic Milestone: Surpasses $100,000

Trump administration’s crypto-friendly policies and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s comparison of Bitcoin to gold have pushed the digital asset to a new all-time high. Next stop: 'to the moon' — the $1 million milestone.

Staff- 5 Dec 2024

CheckSig Announces the First Bitcoin-Backed Loan and Launches a New Capital Raise

The Italian fintech company solidifies its position as a leader in crypto innovation by serving as the escrow holder for the first Bitcoin-backed loan in Italy and announcing its new capital increase.

Staff- 28 Nov 2024

Bitcoin Surpasses $82,000: Trump’s Election Sparks New Records

Trump’s victory, along with increased institutional investor interest and regulatory clarity, drives Bitcoin to new highs. Meanwhile, the Italian government takes a different stance with a proposed tax increase.

Staff- 11 Nov 2024