Innovation & Growth

Innovation & Growth brings together stories about Nordic Web3 and fintech builders – from infrastructure projects and new protocols to established financial institutions testing blockchain technology. Here you will find news, analysis and case studies for those who are actually building the internet and finance of the future.

Blockchain Sweden invites Swedish businesses to test blockchain in practice

Blockchain Sweden invites Swedish businesses to test blockchain in practice

From curiosity to use cases: On 13 February, Blockchain Sweden will host a free webinar showcasing three concrete blockchain examples.

Society
January 30, 2026
From hype to help: How Nordic NGOs are testing blockchain in practice in Copenhagen

From hype to help: How Nordic NGOs are testing blockchain in practice in Copenhagen

In Copenhagen on Thursday, a group of Nordic NGOs will gather to test whether blockchain technology can make their daily work easier and safer.

Society
January 29, 2026
Norwegian digital ID wallet could unlock billion‑kroner gains by 2030

Norwegian digital ID wallet could unlock billion‑kroner gains by 2030

A new analysis estimates that a Norwegian digital identity wallet can yield gains of up to NOK 1 billion over ten years.

Build
January 28, 2026
Rumble Wallet: Where Web2 Creators and Influencers Meet the Web3 Economy

Rumble Wallet: Where Web2 Creators and Influencers Meet the Web3 Economy

Rumble's new Moonpay-powered wallet pulls the “creator economy” out of theory and allows mainstream creators and to access an on-chain economy.

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January 7, 2026
Tangiamo partners with K33 to launch forward-leaning Bitcoin Treasury strategy

Tangiamo partners with K33 to launch forward-leaning Bitcoin Treasury strategy

The Swedish technology company Tangiamo is strengthening its iGaming expansion with a forward-looking bitcoin treasury strategy together with K33.

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January 7, 2026
Signicat will secure ID documents in Denmark's new digital wallet

Signicat will secure ID documents in Denmark's new digital wallet

Signicat enters into an agreement with the Danish Agency for Digitization to provide secure verification of passports and other official ID documents

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December 17, 2025
Klarna Partners with Crypto Wallet Provider Privy – Accelerating Its Crypto Efforts

Klarna Partners with Crypto Wallet Provider Privy – Accelerating Its Crypto Efforts

Klarna is teaming up with wallet infrastructure provider Privy to develop intuitive crypto solutions, a clear signal of increased crypto investment.

Payments
December 12, 2025
Venturetoken combines technology, engagement and sports

Venturetoken combines technology, engagement and sports

Venturetoken, Norway's first engagement token, can be traded on the Norwegian crypto exchange NBX and has now replaced Elise Thorsnes as ambassador.

Investments
December 9, 2025
Latvian Bitcoin data center to heat Scandinavian cities

Latvian Bitcoin data center to heat Scandinavian cities

Two mobile Bitcoin data centers are shipped from Latvia to Scandinavia, where they can produce up to 19.4 bitcoin a year and heat 4,000 homes.

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December 8, 2025
Finland to Host Major International Crypto Conference in Turku Next May

Finland to Host Major International Crypto Conference in Turku Next May

Finland will have another major event in crypto and Web3 in May 2026, when Boating Accident 2026 is held over two days in Turku.

community
December 5, 2025
Blockchain Sweden: “Sweden must take the opportunities with blockchains seriously”

Blockchain Sweden: “Sweden must take the opportunities with blockchains seriously”

In an interview with Kaupr, Blockchain Sweden's Secretary General Pehr Granfalk warns that Sweden risks falling behind in blockchain development.

Society
November 28, 2025
Increased maturity in Norwegian fintech — new opportunities in IT, blockchain and tokenization

Increased maturity in Norwegian fintech — new opportunities in IT, blockchain and tokenization

The Norwegian fintech industry is now showing positive signs in terms of revenue and profitability, with new opportunities in AI and blockchain.

Build
October 28, 2025
The Norwegian Kompetansespor won the Fyrlykt award 2025

The Norwegian Kompetansespor won the Fyrlykt award 2025

The project Kompetansespor, developed by UDI, Oslo Municipality, Folkeregisteret and the Symphony, received award.

Society
October 23, 2025
The Nordics’ biggest blockchain and web3 gathering returns to Stockholm in 2026

The Nordics’ biggest blockchain and web3 gathering returns to Stockholm in 2026

The Nordic Blockchain Association has announced plans for the next Nordic Blockchain Conference, taking place on May 26–27, 2026, in Stockholm

Society
October 14, 2025
Stay Ahead in Web3: Kaupr’s Telegram Channels and Top Nordic Crypto Communities

Stay Ahead in Web3: Kaupr’s Telegram Channels and Top Nordic Crypto Communities

Telegram is a top platform for Web3 and crypto news. Kaupr’s channels and leading Nordic groups offer fast updates and discussions.

Kaupr
October 10, 2025
K33-owned Norlend bets on financial infrastructure built around Bitcoin

K33-owned Norlend bets on financial infrastructure built around Bitcoin

Norlend, led by Andre Johnsen and eidd of K33, is now providing infrastructure for businesses that want to offer loans secured by Bitcoin.

Banking services
September 12, 2025
Klein Group retires the Aurora3 brand and consolidates Web3 venture into Klein Group

Klein Group retires the Aurora3 brand and consolidates Web3 venture into Klein Group

Klein Group is discontinuing the Aurora3 brand and consolidating its investment in Web3 and the blockchain in Klein Group AS.

Technology
September 9, 2025
Gaming and Web3 company Fragbite Group establishes Bitcoin Treasury as its own business area

Gaming and Web3 company Fragbite Group establishes Bitcoin Treasury as its own business area

Fragbite Group AB has signed an agreement for an investment of SEK 5 million in connection with the establishment of Bitcoin Treasury business area.

Investments
July 3, 2025