Italian Insurance Giant Generali Gets Into Bitcoin via Banking Arm, Launching...
Banca Generali, the banking arm of Italy’s largest insurance group, has announced that it will be offering cryptocurrency custody service to its customers beginning next year. To achieve this, the bank has acquired a stake in bitcoin wallet provider Conio. Assicurazioni Generali, Banca Generali, and Conio Bitcoin Wallet The banking arm of Italy’s largest insurance company, Assicurazioni Generali Group, announced Tuesday “the launch of a new corporate and commercial partnership with Conio Inc., a fintech company operating in the cryptocurrency industry.” The Italian....
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