Norway

Norway’s Central Bank to Test Technical Solutions for a CBDC Over Next Two Years
The bank said the motivation for research into CBDCs remains strong as many other central banks around the world are carrying out similar experiments.

Norway-Listed Aker to Put 100% Bitcoin in Treasury Reserves of New Investment Unit
Owned by billionaire Kjell Inge Roekke, the firm's new investment entity, Seetee, is going all in on bitcoin.

Arcane Crypto Lists on Nasdaq First North After Reverse Takeover
The Norway-based investment company is now known as Arcane Crypto AB and trades as "ARCANE."

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.

Norwegian Air May Allow Customers to Pay With Crypto as Soon as Spring
Norwegian Air would accept cryptocurrency payments via 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.


