Professional services giant Deloitte is getting increasingly serious about Bitcoin (BTC) amid the ongoing market downturn, setting up a major initiative to promote BTC adoption.Deloitte has partnered with the Bitcoin-focused financial services firm, New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG), to help companies of all sizes implement digital assets.According to a joint announcement on June 21, NYDIG and Deloitte are launching a strategic alliance to create a centralized approach for clients seeking advice in order to adopt Bitcoin products and services.The companies will work together to enable blockchain and digital asset-based services across multiple areas involving Bitcoin-related products, including banking, loyalty and rewards programs, employee benefits and others.According to the announcement, global financial institutions and banks have been facing an increasing demand to provide trusted exposure to Bitcoin.
The alliance between Deloitte and NYDIG aims to help accelerate adoption while ensuring compliance, Deloitte's digital assets banking regulatory practice lead Richard Rosenthal said, adding:The news comes months after NYDIG launched a benefits program allowing employees to convert a portion of their paychecks into Bitcoin in February 2022.
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