Norway’s Bitcoin mining credentials are impressive: The small European country hosts 0.77% of Bitcoin’s hash rate using 100% green, renewable energy.
Crypto ownership among Norwegian women doubles, mirroring global trends
According to a recent survey from Arcane Research, the number of Norwegian women that own cryptocurrency has doubled from 3% to 6% in just one year.
Sustainable Bitcoin miner uses waste heat to dry wood
Not only does one Norwegian Bitcoin miner boast 99% renewable energy stats but it’s even using waste heat to dry out timber and soon seaweed.
Norwegian Block Exchange to become first Nordic crypto platform to list on Euronext
“The future of the financial industry is built on blockchain technology,” said NBX CEO Stig Kjos-Mathisen.
Norwegian FSA sees urgent need for crypto investor protection
Norway’s Financial Supervisory Authority says it only supervises crypto companies for money laundering.
HIVE Blockchain sells Norwegian data mining center, citing loss of government subsidies
Executive chair Frank Holmes described the sale as “unfortunate” but approved of the community continuing to find uses for the property.
Norway to start digital currency tests after four years of research
The Norwegian central bank aims to find a preferred CBDC solution through new technical tests.
Norwegian authorities urge crypto users to declare earnings on upcoming return
“Our experience is that most people will follow all laws and regulations, and we will help those who invest in crypto to do it right,” said Marius Johansen.
Norwegian billionaire ditches skepticism, invests in local crypto exchange
Norwegian billionaire investor Øystein Stray Spetalen made a 180° reversal in his opinions about cryptocurrency this month and now part-owns domestic crypto exchange MiraiEx.
Norway Central Bank Official Says ‘No Acute Need’ to Introduce a Digital Currency
The deputy governor of the Norges Bank said there’s no urgent need for the nation to launch a digital krone in a speech Thursday.
Norwegian Air Could Allow Customers to Pay for Flights in Crypto This Spring
Norwegian would accept cryptocurrency payments via its sister firm, crypto exchange NBX.
Norwegian Bank Invests in Crypto Exchange Founded By Airline Magnate
Savings bank Sparebanken Øst has just taken a stake in NBX, a crypto exchange set up by Norwegian Air founder Bjørn Kjos.
Norwegian Air to Accept Bitcoin Through Exchange Set up By Founder
Business magnate Bjørn Kjos and his family have reportedly set up a crypto exchange and plan to offer bitcoin payments at Norwegian Air Shuttle.
Norway Ends Power Tax Subsidy for Bitcoin Miners
The Norwegian government has scrapped a subsidy on electricity tax for cryptocurrency miners in its state budget, a report says.
Norway’s Central Bank Mulls Digital Currency as Cash Use Declines
Norges Bank has released a report suggesting it might one day launch a digital currency as citizens continue to turn away from physical money.
Norway’s Central Bank Mulls Digital Currency as Cash Use Declines
Norges Bank has released a report suggesting it might one day launch a digital currency as citizens continue to turn away from physical money.