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Wendy McElroy: The Narrative and Philosophy of Cryptocurrency
5.2.2020
“The central banks of Britain, Japan, the euro zone, Sweden and Switzerland have grouped up to assess potential use cases for digital currencies. Talk of such currencies gained momentum after Facebook announced plans last year to introduce a cryptocurrency called libra,” – CNBC....
Swedish Crypto Exchange BTCX Plans IPO in 2020
17.1.2020
An IPO offers BTCX the opportunity to help bring transparency to the industry, it's CEO says
Regulatory Roundup: Crypto ‘Inevitable’ in India, China Rankings, NY Streamlines Policy
16.12.2019
In this regulatory roundup, we cover a positive crypto story in India, China’s year-end rankings, and the European Central Bank entering the stablecoin race. We also cover the New York regulator’s proposed Bitlicense revision — the first in five years — and several other...
The Country With Europe’s Highest Interest Rate Has Cut It 5 Times This Year
14.12.2019
Around half of European countries, over 20, now have 0% interest rates and a few are already in negative territory. Ukraine, which has the highest benchmark interest rate on the continent, has just reduced it again, for the fifth time this year. The race between central banks to cut rates, when...
Accenture Picked to Build Sweden’s E-Krona Digital Currency Pilot
13.12.2019
Sweden has picked Accenture to handle its e-krona digital currency pilot
Sweden's Central Bank to Partner with Accenture to Launch E-Krona
13.12.2019
Sweden’s central bank is making plans to create a pilot platform for a digital currency known as the e-krona
Sweden’s Financial Authority Approves Swiss Crypto ETP Provider Amun
11.12.2019
On December 10, Switzerland-based firm Amun AG announced the company’s base prospectus has been approved by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (SFSA). The ETP provider said it has extensive plans to expand its digital asset ETPs throughout Europe, while Sweden shows “strong...
Crypto Gains New EU Stronghold as Sweden Approves Swiss ETP Startup
10.12.2019
Swiss crypto firm gets approval from Swedish authorities to offer its exchange-traded products to investors in the EU
Blockchain Registers for Recording Ownership Rights Around the World
26.10.2019
Which companies all around the world are using blockchain in real estate?
Libra Shows Central Banks’ Failure on Cross-Border Payments: Riksbank
17.10.2019
A senior economist at Sweden's Riksbank says central banks need to "keep up" with cryptocurrency advancements like Libra and XRP
Xpring Invests In Swedish Startup to Build XRP Hardware Wallet Firmware
16.10.2019
Xpring has invested in Swedish crypto self-custody startup Towo Labs to build hardware wallet firmware with support for XRP
Libra is ‘Catalytic Event’ for Central Banks, Says Head of Sweden’s Riksbank
15.10.2019
Libra, says Stefan Ingves, is forcing central banks to re-consider their primary product: money
Libra an ‘Important Catalytic Event,’ Says Swedish Central Bank Chief
15.10.2019
The head of Sweden’s Riksbank says Facebook’s Libra is shaking central banks globally into action
Swedish Government Auctions Cryptocurrency Again
12.10.2019
The Swedish Enforcement Authority, Kronofogden, is once again auctioning off cryptocurrency that has been allotted for public sale. The online auction, which is the second of this kind the government agency conducts, starts on Friday, October 11. Also read: Sean Walsh: Cryptocurrencies Can Harness...
Nature Abhors a Vacuum: Why Trump’s Proposed Negative Rates Bode Well for Bitcoin
14.9.2019
In a recent tweet, U.S. president Donald Trump delved into an explosive, all-caps-loaded mini-rant about the necessity of getting “interest rates down to ZERO, or less.” The bombastic politician stressed the need for America to refinance its debt, trailing off with some superficially...
Greta Thunberg Joins Satoshi in Questioning Bank Bailouts
12.9.2019
Saving planet Earth is a noble goal with many different dimensions. Climate change needs to be addressed vigorously as our world warms up faster than ever. Economic development needs a higher degree of financial freedom to provide everyone access to opportunities and wealth. A teenager from...
Crypto Banking Expands With Positive Interest Rates and New Services
9.9.2019
Banking, in the traditional sense of the term, has become a financial burden for account holders in regions where the era of subzero interest rates has already set in. European nations like Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, and Eurozone countries have been in negative territory for some time, and banks...
Major Swedish Bank Orders Negative Interest Rate on Euro Deposits
22.8.2019
Sub-zero interest rates have become the norm in some countries, especially in Europe. Nordic nations such as Sweden and Denmark have been in negative territory for a while and a growing number of banks in the region are now charging depositors for keeping their money. Saving in fiat right...
Central Banks Worldwide Testing Their Own Digital Currencies
15.8.2019
Central banks worldwide are examining the possibility of issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), with some already testing theirs for different uses. Countries that have advanced their digital currency projects include China, Singapore, Canada, the Bahamas, Thailand, Uruguay, and Sweden....
Owning Fiat Just Got More Expensive – NIRP Strikes Again
8.8.2019
With the recent Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) announcement that even more customers will be charged to hold money in their banks, people are scrambling to find ways to preserve their wealth, while USB and others scramble to dam the losses resulting from national negative interest rate policy...