Sweden’s Riksbank said it would continue work with Accenture on a potential e-krona digital currency until next year.
Swedish Bankers Air Concerns Over E-Krona Digital Currency Plan
While the Riksbank appears keen to launch the e-krona, bankers are worried about how the digital currency might affect their industry.
Sweden Considering Whether to Switch to the E-Krona: Report
Sweden’s central bank has begun to study the feasibility of moving the country to a digital currency.
E-Krona or Bust, Says Sweden’s Chief Central Banker, Trying to Drag Swedish Govt Into Digital Age
Riksbank Governor Stevan Ingves sees a Swedish digital currency as an imperative for his central bank.
Sweden’s Central Bank Finally Embraces DLT – But Only in Simulation Mode
Riksbank’s e-krona pilot will run on distributed ledger tech, but the entire project will be operated as only a simulation through at least 2021.