Italy's biggest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo , has made its first proprietary bitcoin trade, buying 1 million euros ($1 million) of the world's largest digital currency in what CEO Carlo Messina described as "a test".

While the purchase was confirmed, the banking group declined to elaborate on its motivations or potential future strategies involving Bitcoin

Intesa Sanpaolo makes a historic move by purchasing 11 bitcoin, signaling a shift in Italy’s approach to digital assets.

Intesa Sanpaolo, the country's largest bank, has ventured into the cryptocurrency market by purchasing $1 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC).

Italy's largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, buys $1M in Bitcoin, marking its first spot purchase amid growing institutional crypto adoption.

Italy's largest bank by assets, Intesa Sanpaolo, has bought 11 BTC for over $1 million, according to a Reuters report. Reuters saw an internal message that said, "As of today, Jan. 13, 2025, Intesa Sanpaolo owns 11 bitcoins".

Banca Intesa Sanpaolo has become the first credit institution in Italy to conclude a direct crypto transaction.

Italy's biggest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, has made its first proprietary bitcoin trade, buying 1 million euros ($1 million) of the world's largest digital currency in what CEO Carlo Messina described as "a test".

Intesa Sanpaolo, the Italy's biggest bank has made its first proprietary Bitcoin purchase, buying roughly 1 million euros ($1 million) worth of the cryptocurrency. The lender bought 11 Bitcoin on Monday,

Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy’s largest bank by assets and a major player in the European financial landscape, has officially entered the Bitcoin market. According to a report from Reuters, the bank purchased 11 BTC valued at over $1 million on January 13,