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CDP's move fits a larger pattern of sovereign and state-backed entities increasing exposure to fintech and digital rails—a trend that could eventually extend to blockchain-based payment networks. While not directly crypto-related, it normalizes digital asset infrastructure and may encourage similar moves by other state lenders, indirectly benefiting the crypto ecosystem's narrative of mainstream adoption.

Italy's state lender Cassa Depositi e Prestiti SpA plans to raise its stake in Nexi SpA to up to 29.9%.