Italy's biggest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, has sharply increased exposure to Bitcoin-linked investment products, with its total crypto-related holdings exceeding $200 million as of the first quarter of 2026. New filings show the bank also made major bets on a few U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs and on its options position tied to BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust.
Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have experienced their largest weekly outflow since January. Throughout the week, consistent withdrawals were reported, with no new capital coming in.