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 ...
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
Trump Wins Election, Bitcoin Soars to All-Time High
Donald Trump has been elected the 47th President of the United States. His victory pushes Bitcoin to an all-time high, surpassing the $75,000 mark.