The CoinGeek Pulse Episode 42: Norway’s CBDC test, Eminem NFTs and Hashing It Out premiere
Following a myriad of nations jumping in and four years of research, Norway has announced it is now ready to test its own central bank digital currency.
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The CoinGeek Pulse Episode 38: NY blockchain vaccine passport, Bitcoin SV at Ritossa Summit in Dubai, Abendum joins Norway regulatory sandbox
New York is making waves after Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the launch of the blockchain-based vaccine passport in a bid to reopen businesses and entertainment venues in the state.
Craig Wright wins landmark case in English Court of Appeal; defamation claim vs Hodlonaut to proceed in England
The ruling concerns an appeal by Dr. Wright to overturn an earlier decision in which a High Court judge declined jurisdiction to hear his defamation case against Norway-based Twitter user Magnus Granath.
Bitcoin SV now available at Norwegian crypto exchange Bitruption
The move sees Bitruption join the growing number of crypto exchanges worldwide in onboarding full support for BSV.
Crypto trader in Norway jumps off building to protect stash
The Oslo-based trader, whose identity has been withheld, has been reportedly very open about his crypto wealth and, as can be expected, the wrong people took notice.
Norwegian Savings Bank invests in crypto exchange owned by Bjørn Kjos
The bank is keeping up with the times by investing in a crypto exchange.
Norwegian city sets up its own cryptocurrency
City Coin is a secure and innovative cryptocurrency based on City Chain, a smart city platform that enables the design, implementation and use of next-generation services for smart cities and their inhabitants.
Norway scraps power subsidies for crypto miners
Norway has scrapped a subsidy granted to cryptocurrency miners in the country, which could result in spiraling energy costs for operators in the sector.
New AML rules target crypto businesses in Norway
Effective Oct. 15, cryptocurrency-related companies in Norway—including branches of multinational companies—will have to adhere to a new set of anti-money laundering regulations (AML) set by the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway.
After bomb threat, Norwegian crypto mining firm faces closure over noise complaints
One of Kryptovault's facilities could be shut down after residents filed noise complaints against the Norwegian crypto mining company, according to reports.
Noise complaints lead to bomb threat at Norwegian crypto mining farm
Kryptovault, a crypto mining company in Norway, said it received a bomb threat supposedly because of the noise made from its mining operations.
Bitfury secures government nod for $35M data center in Norway
Norway’s government has signed off a request by Bitfury to build a data center in the country near the town of Mo I Rana.