Career — Skills and Roles in a New Industry

This page brings together news and insight on careers and skills in blockchain, crypto and digital technologies — career paths, job moves, education and stories of people taking new steps. We cover a new industry where demand is growing for skills in technology, regulation, markets and communications across the Nordics and Europe.

H100 names new CEO after Moonshot acquisition

H100 names new CEO after Moonshot acquisition

The Nordics' largest listed bitcoin company brings in a new CEO from the firm it just acquired, strengthening its technology team.

Business
August 11, 2026
New study: Crypto exchanges and brokers target banks, institutions

New study: Crypto exchanges and brokers target banks, institutions

A new study by two KTH students shows why crypto exchanges and brokers are targeting banks and institutions rather than retail customers.

Career
July 27, 2026
Crypto industry adds $55 billion to US economy

Crypto industry adds $55 billion to US economy

An NCA report estimates the crypto industry directly employs 34,000 in the U.S. and contributes more than $55 billion to the economy in 2026.

Adoption
July 23, 2026
From KPMG to Nordic Financial CERT: Johanne Andresen strengthens the Nordic defence against financial crime

From KPMG to Nordic Financial CERT: Johanne Andresen strengthens the Nordic defence against financial crime

After nearly four years of building KPMG Norway's focus on crypto and blockchain technology, Johanne Andresen now joins Nordic Financial CERT

Career
March 3, 2026
Firi’s COO steps down – just over a year after taking on the role

Firi’s COO steps down – just over a year after taking on the role

Marte Eriksen Skoglund is stepping down as COO of Firi, a year after taking on the role. She is moving on to new opportunities beyond fintech

Crypto exchanges
March 3, 2026
Founder Frank Schuil returns as CEO of Safello with a strong AI focus

Founder Frank Schuil returns as CEO of Safello with a strong AI focus

Safello‑founder Frank Schuil is back as CEO of the Swedish crypto company. He takes over after Emelie Moritz

Crypto exchanges
March 2, 2026
H100 builds a Bitcoin axis between Switzerland and the Nordics

H100 builds a Bitcoin axis between Switzerland and the Nordics

H100 is in the process of establishing a bitcoin axis between the Nordic region and Switzerland

Treasury companies
February 18, 2026
People on the Move – 4 February 2026

People on the Move – 4 February 2026

Nordic crypto, fintech and digital assets are built on people in motion. People on the Move gives an overview.

Career
February 4, 2026
Bybit steps up its Nordic expansion – hires Safello and K33 profiles for a new growth team

Bybit steps up its Nordic expansion – hires Safello and K33 profiles for a new growth team

Bybit is ramping up a new growth and relations team under the leadership of Gustav Buder, with David Leeb and Jan Platou now playing key roles

Crypto exchanges
February 2, 2026
From retail favourite to industrial player: Firi raises its Nordic crypto ambitions

From retail favourite to industrial player: Firi raises its Nordic crypto ambitions

Firi is now taking the step from a Nordic retail favourite to building a more industrial, institution‑ready platform for digital assets

Crypto exchanges
February 2, 2026
Bitget builds EU headquarters in Vienna and picks former KuCoin and Bitpanda top as Europe chief

Bitget builds EU headquarters in Vienna and picks former KuCoin and Bitpanda top as Europe chief

Bitget establishes an EU headquarters in Vienna and has hired Oliver Stauber to lead the company's Europe strategy under the upcoming MICA regime

Crypto exchanges
January 29, 2026
Rune Paulseth becomes Commercial Manager at Klein Group AS

Rune Paulseth becomes Commercial Manager at Klein Group AS

Rune Paulseth, formerly of Spond, Hjem.no and before that Meta and Microsoft, is employed as commercial manager at Klein Group.

Career
October 15, 2025