Swedish Central Bank Proposes Collaborative Model for e-Krona Retail Payments
Riksbank proposed the use of e-Krona for retail payments under different conditions while evaluating factors such as transparency, privacy, and governance.
Swedish Central Bank Publishes First Phase Results of Its CBDC Project
The potential launch of a CBDC following the developmental work being carried out by the Riksbank may not be feasible under current banking laws.
BIS Survey: Central Banks Could Issue Digital Currencies in 3 Years
Many of the banks looking to implement CBDC projects are doing so with the hope that a digital asset will complement their physical fiat currency.
Sweden Has Some Concerns Related to Its E-Krona Plans
It is said that for the average person in Sweden the introduction of the e-Krona would make payments “as easy as sending a text”.
What’s State of Cryptocurrency Use in Nordics?
The Nordics is a region that is trying to form a crypto-friendly society, therefore crypto and blockchain are being used there in a great variety of spheres. The government is not an exception.
Riksbank Is to Kick Off E-Krona in Sweden in 2020 Joining Forces with Accenture
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Jeff Fawkes
During the next year, the Riksbank will employ Accenture experts to develop state-owned cryptocurrency called e-krona.
Illegal Selling of Non-existent National Cryptocurrency ‘e-krona’ Flourishes in Sweden
Sweden’s Riksbank has warned people to stay cautious while some fraudsters are trying to sell e-kronas that do not currently exist.