Sweden Financial News

22.02 / 15:09

Provident Accenture exits Sweden's Riksbank exits Phase 2 of CBDC technical tests

In the technical tests during phase 2, the Riksbank examined issues such as offline function, performance and integration of external participants - including Handelsbanken and TietoEvry - into the e-krona network. Mithra Sundberg, head of the e-krona division, says: “In phase 3 we will begin to formulate a basis for the requirements for an e-krona if a decision is made to issue it.

19.02 / 23:33

business Government Ethereum Bitcoin Crypto miners Mining worldwide: Where should crypto miners go in a changing landscape?

One of the main themes among the crypto community in 2021 was China’s aggressive policy toward mining, which led to a complete ban on such activities in September.

15.02 / 02:23

UPS Citi Digital Landmark Ertha Metaverse Sells Rome NFT for Record USD 120k

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11.02 / 20:01

Provident Digital CEO Platform nordics NextGen Nordics: 80% of Nordic payments now contactless

NextGen Nordics will bring together multiple stakeholders – the banking community, central banks, public authorities and trade and business beneficiaries – to generate community discussion, explore the benefits and offer practical advice on activating the opportunities of new technologies in the Nordic region. Register for the event here.

11.02 / 15:57

Provident Digital CEO Platform nordics Next Gen Nordics: 80% of Nordic payments now contactless

11.02 / 10:15

aids Winter Olympics hearing Winter Olympics: Doping hearing to decide Russian skater Kamila Valieva's fate

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva’s right to compete in the women’s event at the Beijing Olympics will be decided at an urgent hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

09.02 / 12:03

Technology World Health Organization Equality end COVID equality: WHO calls on rich countries to pay €14 billion urgently to end global pandemic

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday urged rich countries to urgently provide the $16 billion (€14 billion) that is still missing to finance its plan to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

09.02 / 12:03

Technology Survey NATO Ukraine crisis: Majorities across EU 'think Russia will invade Ukraine' this year, reveals survey

A majority of people across the European Union think Russia will invade Ukraine this year — and believe the EU and NATO should come to Kyiv's aid in the event of Russian aggression, according to a new pan-European survey.

09.02 / 11:05

Police restrictions COVID in Europe: Sweden joins Denmark and Norway in lifting most restrictions

Sweden is lifting almost all of its anti-Covid restrictions from Wednesday, as the pandemic enters what's described as a “new phase” with the dominance of the contagious but apparently less severe Omicron variant.

07.02 / 14:23

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Authorities in Austria say nine people were killed in a series of avalanches in recent days, mainly in the Tyrol region where around 100 snowslides were recorded.

05.02 / 03:09

COST Digital Citizens Fed to Release Paper Exploring Launch of Digital Dollar

The Federal Reserve is poised this week to release a paper soliciting public comment about central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.The paper was scheduled to be released earlier in the summer but was delayed. It represents the central bank's first concrete step forward in exploring the use of digital currencies in the U.S. economy and could pave the way for a Fed-backed digital dollar.

05.02 / 03:09

Digital Accenture Simulation Sweden Takes Another Step Toward a Digital Currency

Sweden is moving closer to eliminating cash entirely from its society. The country announced a review last week to study the possibility of introducing a digital currency issued by its central bank. Anna Kinberg Batra, a former chairwoman of the Riksbank's finance committee, will lead the inquiry, which is expected to end in November 2022.

02.02 / 13:49

Art Electric car sales accelerate as Europe turns away from diesel

Europeans bought as many hybrid cars as they did diesel in Europe in 2021 for the first time as the European Commission presses forward with its intention to ban the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035.

01.02 / 19:07

History News Far-right extremist Anders Breivik, who killed 77 people in 2011, has parole request rejected

The Norwegian judiciary on Tuesday rejected a request by neo-Nazi Anders Behring Breivik for parole just 10 years after he killed 77 people in the Nordic country.

01.02 / 16:11

Art News Hamburg school closed after 'armed youth' seen near building

A school in the German city of Hamburg has been locked down by police after a gunman was seen nearby.

01.02 / 14:53

History Kyiv Support Ukraine hails 'largest' diplomatic and military support amid Russia crisis

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he welcomed the diplomatic and military support provided to his country in recent weeks amid warnings of a Russian invasion.

01.02 / 12:17

Technology History Viktor Orban under fire for Moscow meeting with Vladimir Putin

MEPs have criticised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's meeting with Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, saying it risks EU unity over the Ukraine crisis.

01.02 / 10:04

Technology History Takeover One year since military takeover, Myanmar opposition holds 'silent strike'

Opponents of military rule in Myanmar marked the one-year anniversary of the army’s seizure of power with a nationwide strike Tuesday to show their strength and solidarity amid concern about what has become an increasingly violent contention for power.

01.02 / 08:03

Technology History COVID-19 in Europe: Austria vaccine mandate comes into force

Austria has become the first country in Europe to introduce a national COVID-19 vaccine mandate for adults.

31.01 / 20:13

Murder Spotify Maëlys de Araujo: Former soldier on trial for 2017 murder of eight-year-old French girl

A former French soldier has gone on trial over the kidnapping and murder of an eight-year-old girl in 2017.

26.01 / 14:51

Manufacturing CEO Baidu Chinese giant Baidu and automaker Geely put nearly $400 million more into their electric car venture

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