Sweden

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Libra Is ‘Catalytic Event’ for Central Banks, Says Head of Sweden’s Riksbank

William FoxleyOct 15, 2019

Libra, says Stefan Ingves, is forcing central banks to re-consider their primary product: money.

Sweden

A Middle Way Forward for Blockchain

Henrik HjelteDec 20, 2018

"Not too little. Not too much. Just right.” Chromaway's CEO gives his take on why the Swedish saying may be key to unlocking blockchain's potential.

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Libra Shows Central Banks’ Failure on Cross-Border Payments: Riksbank

Ian AllisonOct 17, 2019

A senior economist at Sweden's Riksbank says central banks need to "keep up" with cryptocurrency advancements like Libra and XRP.

Sweden

Swedish Bank Inks Deal to Offer Crypto Fund Trading

Muyao ShenAug 23, 2018

A blockchain startup based in Sweden, has signed a software license agreement with a local bank to deliver a crypto fund trading service.

Identity

Sweden’s Land Registry Demos Live Transaction on a Blockchain

Christine KimJun 15, 2018

Swedish Land Registry and Blockchain project have concluded their third phase of testing with a full demonstration.

Crime

Sweden’s Government to Sell Seized Bitcoin in Open Auction

Stan Higgins

The Swedish government is to hold a week-long bitcoin auction, starting today, with 0.6 BTC for up for grabs.

Crime

Swedish Police to Seek EU Funds for Cryptocurrency Research

Wolfie Zhao

National police forces in Europe are seeking new cash for research on how to tackle cybercrimes involving digital currency.

Sweden

Bitcoin Investment Vehicle Adopts Open Strategy Ahead of Blockchain Fork

Wolfie Zhao

The provider of a bitcoin ETN has said that it will track what the market considers to be "bitcoin" following a possible network split next week.

Sweden

Exchange-Traded Bitcoin Vehicle Announces Cold Storage Deal

Chuan Tian

XBT Provider, a Swedish bitcoin investment company, has announced a new partnership with cryptocurrency storage startup Xapo.

Europe

Swedish Government Utility Trials Blockchain Energy Transfers

Chuan Tian

The trading branch of Vattenfall, a leading Swedish power company wholly owned by the government, is testing a blockchain trading platform.

Exchanges

Why a Swedish MP Is Joining Bitcoin Exchange BTCX

Michael del Castillo

Mathias Sundin, Swedish Parliament member – and now chairman of the board for BTCX – talks about his love of bitcoin.

Sweden

Why Sweden is Taking a Chance on Blockchain Land Registry

Jonathan Keane

Sweden's land registry authority Lantmäteriet sits down with CoinDesk for an exclusive interview on its blockchain R&D efforts.

Iran

Sweden Incorporates Iran Investment Firm Using Only Bitcoin

Michael del Castillo

Sweden has opened a route for unbanked startups to incorporate with bitcoin accounts, and boosted investments in Iran at the same time.

Sweden

Blockchain’s Trust Paradox

Noelle Acheson

A Nordic country known for its friendliness and stoicism may be about to show us the importance of trust.

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