Italy
Banca Generali Leads $14M Round in Italian Crypto Custody Firm Conio
Banca Generali, a subsidiary of Italy’s largest insurer, will also help its customers hold bitcoin following the $14 million Series B.
Eyeing EU Banks, Hex Trust Teams With SIA on Crypto Custody
A multinational payments firm is partnering with cryptocurrency custodian Hex Trust to help its European banking clients hold digital assets.
Around 100 Italian Banks Are Officially on a Blockchain
The Italian Banking Association claims that about 100 local banks are now operating on a blockchain network designed to speed up interbank transactions and processes.
Italian Payments Giants Merging to Form Entity That Will Dominate Local Market
The new group will reportedly have an estimated 70% share of the Italian market.
Italian Banks Are Ready to Trial a Digital Euro
The Italian Banking Association announced its banks are interested in piloting a digital euro.
Italy's Leading Wire Service Is Using Ethereum to Thwart Copycats
Italy's ANSA newswire is trialing an ethereum-based system to track every article it publishes in an effort to prevent impersonators from publishing fake news under its banner.
Bitcoin Community Funds Italian Red Cross Medical Facility to Combat Coronavirus
Bitcoin donations have funded a mobile medical center used to assess Italians potentially hit by the novel coronavirus.
Bitcoiners in Europe Reflect on Economic Shocks as Coronavirus Spreads
From meetup organizers in Milan to cypherpunks in Spain, coronavirus is forcing bitcoiners to reconsider their plans.
There's a New Medici Bank After 500 Years, And This Time It's Crypto-Friendly
A descendant of the famed Medici Italian banking family has opened a cryptocurrency-friendly bank in Puerto Rico.
Italy's Senate Moves to Set Legal Foundation for Blockchain Timestamps
The Italian government could soon amend a law to allow legalized blockchain verification of documents.
