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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Norwegian town wants 'noisy' Bitcoin miner out, CEO responds

A municipality in Norway is using all means necessary to avoid “energy-sucking” Bitcoin miners establishing further operations, citing noise complaints and energy concerns. дальше »

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Hodlonaut vs. Craig Wright Case Kicks Off in Norway

Hodlonaut, a pseudonymous Norwegian bitcoiner, and self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor Craig Wright have had their first day in a Norwegian court. The post Hodlonaut vs. Craig Wright Case Kicks Off in Norway appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin's Health May Hinge on a Legal Feud in Norway

Some developers say a lawsuit from pseudonymous bitcoiner Hodlonaut against Craig Wright, who claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto, is vital to the cryptocurrency’s growth. дальше »

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Long awaited Hodlonaut vs Craig Wright trial starts

Magnus Granath, a Twitter influencer known as Hodlonaut, has been in a legal dispute with the Australian computer scientist Craig Steven Wright (CSW) since 2019, and the long-awaited trial finally started in Oslo, Norway, on September 12. дальше »

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Crypto Twitter Took Center Stage During the First Day of Hodlonaut vs. Craig Wright

OSLO, Norway –– The harsh culture of crypto Twitter is the emerging key theme in a legal battle between crypto Twitter personality Hodlonaut and Craig Wright, the Australian computer scientist who has long claimed to be the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin. дальше »

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Norwegian central bank trusts Ethereum, credit goes to...

In a major announcement, the central bank of Norway, Norges Bank, has said that the source code for its central bank digital currency (CBDC) sandbox is now publicly available. The central bank has The post Norwegian central bank trusts Ethereum, credit goes to... appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Norwegian central bank uses Ethereum to build national digital currency

The prototype infrastructure for Norway’s central bank digital currency is based on Ethereum, the Norges Bank officially stated.

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Who Can Say Who Is Not Satoshi? Hodlonaut and Wright Go to Trial to Find Out

Craig Wright is suing Twitter influencer Hodlonaut over a series of tweets in 2019 in which Hodlonaut called Wright a fraud and a scammer. Hodlonaut sued Wright in Norway to secure a court confirmation that those tweets weren't defamatory. The trial kicks off this week in Oslo. дальше »

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3 Lessons From The Oslo Freedom Forum: Carter, Mahboob, and Volkov on Bitcoin

The Human Rights Foundation’s biggest event of the year took place last month in Norway. The Oslo Freedom Forum defines itself as a “global conference series bringing together human rights defenders from around the world to speak truth to power. дальше »

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Norway’s Central Bank Chooses Ethereum L2 Project for CBDC Test

Norway’s Central Bank is piloting it's Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) using a sandbox created by Nahmii, an Ethereum L2 solution. The post Norway’s Central Bank Chooses Ethereum L2 Project for CBDC Test appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Norwegian Crypto Miners Rejoice As Proposed Ban Rejected

On May 10, 2022, the parliament of Norway voted against a proposed ban on Bitcoin mining in the country. This was good news for crypto miners, who were relieved at the decision. Red Party (communist party of Norway) initially recommended a plan to restrict the Bitcoin mining activities in Norway in March 2022. However, the […] дальше »

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Norwegian Bitcoin Mining Ban Was Struck Down

A bill banning bitcoin mining, authored by the communist party in Norway, was struck down by a majority vote in the Norwegian parliament. дальше »

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Bitcoin mining in Norway gets the green light as the proposed ban rejected

The proposal to ban Bitcoin mining in Norway was rejected in a vote by the Norwegian Parliament on Tuesday.

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Bitcoin Mining Around The World: Norway’s Outsized Presence Relative To Its Size

What makes this Arctic outpost so attractive to bitcoin miners, considering the country’s tiny geographical size and small population? дальше »

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