2025-12-30 04:23:11

Sberbank of Russia—the country's largest commercial bank—has launched a Bitcoin-backed loan product. This move sends an important signal: as a leading institution in the traditional financial system, its participation signifies an official recognition of Bitcoin's asset properties. After all, only assets that are widely recognized as such have a foundation for value accumulation and can serve as collateral within the financial system. This is a significant institutional acknowledgment of digital assets.

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PensionDestroyer

· 12h ago

Wow, Russia's largest bank is starting to offer Bitcoin collateral loans? That's a major move. Traditional finance recognizes digital assets, that's what they say, but it still feels like they're just trying to cut the leeks... Wait, does this mean more and more countries will follow suit? Feeling a bit anxious. Honestly, this probably doesn't benefit ordinary retail investors much; the wealthy have already jumped on board. No, I need to think the other way around—are institutional recognitions a long-term positive or a sign of a top? Conflicted. If BTC really becomes a "formal asset," could it end up being heavily regulated and controlled?

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ChainPoet

· 12h ago

Oh my, Russia's largest bank has started using Bitcoin as collateral. Traditional finance really can't hold on anymore. The giants of traditional finance have bowed out. Now let's see who still dares to say BTC is a bubble. Wait, was this move by Russia driven by sanctions... Anyway, institutional entry is a good thing. This is called institutional recognition. It used to grow wildly on its own, but now it's different. Banks now admit that BTC can be used as collateral. What's next? Global reserve asset? Haha. Honestly, if a national-level bank is doing this, what are retail investors still hesitating about? Russia is stirring things up again. This move is really impressive.

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just_here_for_vibes

· 12h ago

Russia's move is really bold. Major traditional financial institutions directly recognize BTC. What does this mean? It shows that the underlying asset properties are finally being acknowledged, and this is the true breakthrough.

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VitaliksTwin

· 12h ago

This move by Russia is interesting. Major banks are starting to adopt Bitcoin, and the mainstream financial system has finally compromised.

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MEV_Whisperer

· 12h ago

Wow, Russia is so aggressive? Major banks are directly offering Bitcoin-backed loans. Traditional finance really can't stop it now.

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