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Raiffeisen Bank to Offer Cryptocurrency Trading Services in Partnership with Bitpanda, Targeting Vienna Residents

Raiffeisen Bank, listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange, has announced plans to offer cryptocurrency trading services to its clients by the end of January 2024. The service will be offered in partnership with Bitpanda and will initially target customers in Vienna. The bank app will be designed to be user-friendly and targeted at tech-savvy customers who wish to make small investments. This move by Raiffeisen Bank highlights the growing interest and adoption of digital asset services, particularly in regions with a robust regulatory framework for cryptocurrency.

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