Crypto firms in Norway’s wealth fund face ethics probe in 2025: report

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund’s ethics council will reportedly conduct investigations into crypto and gambling firms listed in the fund’s portfolio, including Binance and Marathon Digital, over money laundering risks. дальше »

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Norway’s financial task force urges cautious approach to CBDC: report

A Norwegian task force has advised against the immediate adoption of a central bank digital currency. A Norwegian advisory committee has recommended against the immediate adoption of a state-controlled digital currency, Bloomberg reported, citing the committee’s findings submitted to Finance… дальше »

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Norway supports MiCA, considers CBDC for financial stability

Norges Bank backs the EU’s MiCA regulation while considering a CBDC to enhance cross-border payments and support financial stability in Norway. дальше »

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An Arctic Circle Bitcoin Mine Will Heat a Building in a Fishing Village

Sazmining launches a bitcoin (BTC) mine in Norway that will heat a building, aiming to demonstrate sustainable mining benefits despite past regulatory concerns. дальше »

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Norway Central Bank to decide on digital currency recommendation next year

Norway’s Central Bank, Norges Bank, will make a decision regarding whether or not it will introduce a digital currency next year, says Deputy Central Bank Governor Pal Longva. In an interview with Bloomberg on Oct. 22, Norges’ Deputy Central Bank… дальше »

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Bitcoin Mining Shutdown Cause 20% Surge in Electricity Bills

The shutdown of a Bitcoin mining facility in Norway caused a 20% increase in electricity bills for the town's residents. The loss of the mining operation's revenue forced the local power company to raise rates to offset costs. дальше »

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Bitcoin news: Norway adds BTC to its portfolio - Impact on price?

The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund has increased its exposure to Bitcoin. Governments now hold over 400,000 BTCs. In a surprising turn of events, Norway's sovereign wealth fund has significThe post Bitcoin news: Norway adds BTC to its portfolio - Impact on price? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Central Banks of Norway and Switzerland Disclose Massive MicroStrategy (MSTR) Holdings

The shares of MicroStrategy are down 3.5% over the past 24 hours дальше »

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Online casinos in Sweden have one of the highest revenue-per-user rates in Europe, new data reveals

Sweden’s online casino ARPU forecast for 2024 is $1,820, the highest in Europe. Norway, Denmark, and Finland have lower ARPU figures, ranging from $1,070 to $1,080. France and Germany’s ARPU is much lower, with forecasts of $300 and $351. дальше »

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Ronin Hack Update: Norway Returns Millions Stolen In Record Crypto Heist

The Norwegian government has successfully frozen and returned $5. 7 million linked to a high-profile cyber-attack on the Ronin network, an Ethereum sidechain integral to the web3 game Axie Infinity. дальше »

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Norway recovers $5.7m in crypto stolen from Axie Infinity

Norwegian authorities have successfully frozen and returned $5.7 million in stolen crypto from the Ronin bridge attack. Norway has successfully frozen and returned nearly $6 million in stolen crypto from the $620 million hack of the online game Axie Infinity… дальше »

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Oslo Freedom Forum Witnesses Global Momentum For Bitcoin And Activism

Activists, educators and Bitcoin builders from around the world gathered in Oslo, Norway this week to discuss how Bitcoin is helping members of their respective communities. дальше »

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Combating Financial Repression With Bitcoin: Human Rights Activists to Gather at The 2024 Oslo Freedom Forum

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is set to convene leading humanitarian activists and technologists in Oslo, Norway, June 3-5. дальше »

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‘Open-source’ CBDCs aren’t going to protect you from government

Opinion: From Brazil to Norway, there is plenty of evidence that governments are planning to use CBDCs to abuse their people.

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Will Norway’s new regulations drive Bitcoin miners away?

How will Norway’s crackdown on crypto mining impact the global Bitcoin market and the country’s economy? Amid the recent completion of Bitcoin’s (BTC) fourth halving, which saw miner rewards halved to 3. дальше »

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Ripple CTO Says He’s ‘Still Not’ A Billionaire, But Holds Millions In XRP

In the world of cryptocurrency, where values soar and plunge unpredictably, David Schwartz, Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer, addresses community speculation about his wealth. Related Reading: Norway Draws The Line: Crypto Mining Faces Ban Over Energy Usage Ripple CTO: Clarification Amidst Confusion The latest clarification from Schwartz comes in response to a curious observation made during […] дальше »

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Norway regulators clamp down on crypto mining via new law

Regulators in Norway are looking to clamp down on cryptocurrency mining via a new law for data centers operating in the nation. According to a report from local media VG, the new framework will mandate that data centers register officially… дальше »

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Norway Draws The Line: Crypto Mining Faces Ban Over Energy Usage

The Norwegian government has enacted a new law aimed at reining in the burgeoning industry of crypto mining. The law, disclosed in a report by local news outlet VG on Monday, signals Norway’s resolve to regulate and potentially shutter cryptocurrency mining operations within its borders. дальше »

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Norway Wants to Restrict Crypto Mining by Regulating Data Centers, Lawmakers Say: Report

Energy-intensive crypto mining is an example of a type of business not wanted in Norway, Minister for Energy Terje Aasland reportedly said. дальше »

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Craig Wright Drops Appeal Against Hodlonaut in Norway

Wright’s decision to drop his appeal comes a month after a U.K. court ruled that he was not Satoshi Nakamoto. дальше »

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Bitpanda secures VASP License for digital asset trading in Norway

In an Oct. 19 post on X, Bitpanda, the European crypto exchange, announced their receipt of a VASP license in Norway. This makes the exchange the first non-local entity to achieve this milestone.  дальше »

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Bitpanda crypto exchange gets license in Norway amid European expansion bid

Bitpanda already holds a license in Austria, Germany, France, Czechia and Sweden.

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Norwegian Gambling Authority steps up oversight of online casinos

Norway’s online casino market faces increased scrutiny Lotteritilsynet oversees banks to enforce a ban on transactions with illegal online casinos in Norway. EGBA urges Norway to adopt a licensing model for online gambling, citing the need for diversity and player safety. дальше »

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With Crumbling Economic Fundamentals, The Future Of Bitcoin Adoption In Norway Is Bright

Bitcoin adoption in Norway has been slow, but the dwindling value of the nation’s currency and growing concerns about the economy might speed it up. дальше »

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Bitdeer pushes crypto mining expansion with new Norway, Bhutan data centers

Bitcoin cloud mining and mining services company, Bitdeer Technologies Group, has released operational updates for June 2023, highlighting continued efforts to expand infrastructure and increase the managed hash rate. дальше »

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Norway could go its own way on crypto asset regulation, central bank suggests

International regulation may be too slow and may represent interests that are not in line with Norway’s, Norges Bank suggests in an annual report. дальше »

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Norges Bank urges nation to forge ahead with national crypto regulation

In a recently published report, Norway's central bank, Norges Bank, has put forth a proposal, urging policymakers to carefully consider the creation of a comprehensive national strategy for regulating cryptocurrencies.  дальше »

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This is why Norway's central bank is endorsing independent regulations

Norway's central bank asked the country's regulators to see if the country needs to enforce its own regulations on crypto. Independent regulations would oversee the country's crypto industry whThe post This is why Norway's central bank is endorsing independent regulations appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Norway Should Consider a National Strategy for Crypto Regulation: Norges Bank Report

The bank says lawmakers should take advantage of existing regulations that cater to systemic risk and enforcement action for example, as well as stresses the need for crypto specific ones. дальше »

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Young Adult Investors Choose Crypto Over Equity Investment – Norway Survey

According to the Norwegian Crypto Adoption Survey 2023, conducted by K33 Research and EY, the number of Norwegian young male adults (aged 39 or younger) owning crypto in 2023 was higher than that of young male adults owning stocks. дальше »

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EU embraces blockchain, launches official platform to transform data management

The European Blockchain Services Infrastructure (EBSI) is launching a publicly accessible blockchain platform in collaboration with Norway and Liechtenstein дальше »

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At Northern Lightning 2023, Norway May Offer The Wildest Bitcoin Experience Yet

Norway is putting on a major Bitcoin conference with high-signal speakers, topped off with an otherworldly rave running on Lightning. дальше »

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Norway Recovers $5.9 Million Out of Axie Infinity Loot From Notorious ‘Lazarus Group’

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Norway Police Seize $5.9M in Stolen Crypto From Axie Infinity Hackers 

Norway Police have recovered $5.9 million from the Axie Infinity hackers who stole $620 million in the Ronin Bridge exploit last year. The post Norway Police Seize $5.9M in Stolen Crypto From Axie Infinity Hackers  appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Get started with cloud mining with QubitHashes

In 2022, the Bitcoin network consumed 0.5% of the world's electricity - more than Argentina, but less than Norway. The amount of electricity needed to maintain the network is rapidly growing every yeaThe post Get started with cloud mining with QubitHashes appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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How Norway Has Become Europe’s Biggest Bitcoin Mining Hub

Bitcoin mining centers are constantly shifting as new nations emerge as regional hubs. Norway is leading the charge in Europe due to its plentiful energy reserves. The post How Norway Has Become Europe’s Biggest Bitcoin Mining Hub appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Europe’s Last Bitcoin Mining Refuge Is No Longer Viable

Miners moved to northern Norway and Sweden to avoid high energy costs. Now, power prices are surging there, too. дальше »

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Startup Arkon Energy Raises $28M to Further Expand Into Bitcoin Mining

The Australian company also bought Hydrokraft AS, a leading renewable energy-based data center in Norway. дальше »

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Norway Steps Into the Metaverse With Decentraland Tax Office

The move is part of a greater effort to educate a younger audience about taxes related to DeFi and NFTs – starting with an office in the metaverse. дальше »

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Hodlonaut Expects Craig Wright to Appeal Verdict in Norway

The prominent Bitcoiner, also known as Magnus Granath, discussed his recent victory against Australian scientist Craig Wright in a Norwegian court and what this means for the road ahead. дальше »

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Crypto Platforms That We Can Use In Norway

Firi, eToro, and Plus 500 are some of the top crypto trading platforms in Norway. дальше »

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Sagaverse: Web 3.0 Platform Uniting Creators and Fans Raises $1.5M

The Sagaverse project raised $1.5 million during the most recent investment round from Com2Us and Innovation Norway, as well as a few super angel investors. This round of funding expands on prior investments made by venture capitalists with expertise in deep technology, web3, interactive media, and marketplaces, such as Promentum and several super angels like […] дальше »

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Norway Minister Proposes Scrapping Reduced Tax Policy For Minors

Cryptocurrency mining surf a large quantity of electricity. And since the crypto industry saw widespread adoption in recent years, it scaled up mining activities likewise, which caused electricity shortages in some countries like Iran and Kosovo. дальше »

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Norway's government proposes eliminating reduced electricity tax for Bitcoin miners

"We are in a completely different situation in the power market now than when the reduced rate for data centers was introduced in 2016," said Norway's finance minister. дальше »

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BIS Sets Up To Explore CBDC With The Central Banks Of Sweden, Israel And Norway

One of the most notable features of cryptocurrency is its ability to enable instant cross-border payments, which has attracted a widening number of territories so far. Around 105 countries have tapped the technology, with some currently in the final stages of launching their Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDCs), like China. Others, like Sweden and Israel, […] дальше »

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Swedish Riksbank Explores Cross-Border Payments in Project Icebreaker

In a press release on Wednesday, the Swedish Central Bank ( Sverige Riksbank) announced that in partnership with the central banks of Norway and Israel, along with the Bank of International Settlement (BIS), they were launching ‘Project Icebreaker’; a joint… дальше »

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Miners Take Off for The Great – and More Profitable – North

Bitcoin mining in most of Europe is now “impossible” as energy costs soar but miners are increasingly seeking refuge in the northern reaches of Norway and Sweden. дальше »

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Exploring the CBDC factor in Israel, Norway, and Sweden

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the central banks of Sweden, Norway, and Israel have joined forces to investigate the potential applications of central bank digital currencies (CBDC) The post Exploring the CBDC factor in Israel, Norway, and Sweden appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Sweden’s central bank tests CBDC for retail and international remittance payments

Sweden’s central bank, the Riksbank, along with the central banks of Israel and Norway and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), is exploring the use of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for immediate retail and international remittance payments, according to a September 28 release. дальше »

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Central Banks of Israel, Norway and Sweden Team Up to Explore Retail CBDC

Results of the project, run by the Bank for International Settlements, are expected in the first quarter of 2023. дальше »

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