Norway seeks to close door on digital asset miners
Norway's new mandate gives more power to authorities to shut down data centers deemed undesirable, requiring these centers to disclose their services and the individuals behind their operations.
Latest Norway News
Christen Ager-Hanssen, co-conspirators and COPA: The failed nChain takeover
As the dust settles from Christen Ager-Hanssen’s failed takeover of blockchain technology hub nChain, attention is turning to his co-conspirators—some of whom might not have been aware of what they were doing at the time.
Norway’s fifth round of CBDC trials focuses on wholesale aspects
In a 20-page report, the Norges Bank said the likelihood of conducting retail central bank digital currency experiments could be higher due to the maturity of the local payment ecosystem.
Craig Wright appoints new US counsel ahead of a blockbuster legal year
Dr. Craig Wright has appointed new counsel in the United States: high-ranked Miami-headquartered firm Greenberg Traurig.
Norway wants to tighten rules on digital currency despite solid local regulations: report
Norway’s central bank and the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway are leading the drive by introducing a new testing framework to assess the cyber resilience of payment systems.
BIS wraps up cross-border retail CBDC ‘Project Icebreaker’
The Bank for International Settlements’ "Project Icebreaker" project delved into the benefits and risks of launching retail central bank digital currencies with cross-border functionalities.
Norway recovers nearly $6M from 2022’s infamous Ronin hack
Working with the FBI and DOJ, Norway successfully recovered $5.9 million worth of digital currencies from the Ronin hack perpetuated by the Lazarus Group.
Israel, Sweden, Norway collaborate on retail CBDCs to offer instant cross-border transactions
Retail CBDCs could solve cross-border friction, but Yaron admitted that several challenges remain, including enforcing AML rules and possibly pushing private operators out of business.
The problem with digital forensics: Dashley van Schijndel of BDO testifies in Hodlonaut Norway trial
BDO Norge manager Dashley van Schijndel testified at the recent Granath v Wright trial in Norway, explaining the points and techniques of KPMG's report and counter-point their findings.
CYFOR’s Klaudia Sokolowska testimony in Hodlonaut Norway trial casts more doubt on digital evidence
In her testimony at the Granath v Wright trial, Klaudia Sokolowska notes some difficulties when attempting to prove digital activities from over a decade ago.
Craig Wright’s appeal against Hodlonaut given permission to go ahead in Norway
Magnus "Hodlonaut" Granath and Dr. Craig S. Wright are set to have a rematch of their September 2022 trial in Oslo after a Norwegian judge granted Dr. Wright the right to an appeal.
Craig Wright had a decades-long interest in finance and transactions, says former colleague Robert Jenkins
Dr. Craig S. Wright was "highly intellectual" and demonstrated deep knowledge on topics related to security and digital ledgers, says Australian IT professional Robert Jenkins.