Norway

Norwegians celebrate as noisy BTC miners shut down
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23 September, 2024

Norwegians celebrate as noisy BTC miners shut down

Beyond noise and their intensive energy usage, several BTC mining facilities have ceased operations, with KryptoVault being the latest, and...
Switzerland launches instant payments
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30 August, 2024

Switzerland launches instant payments

As one of Europe’s most cash-loving nations, Switzerland has over one-third of all transactions in cash, which the central bank...
Norway seeks to close door on digital asset miners
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18 April, 2024

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...
Christen Ager-Hanssen, co-conspirators and COPA: The failed nChain takeover
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12 March, 2024

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...
Norway’s fifth round of CBDC trials focuses on wholesale aspects
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31 December, 2023

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...
Craig Wright appoints new US counsel ahead of a blockbuster legal year
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11 August, 2023

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.
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