In a world marked by uncertainty, trust and transparency are more crucial than ever. Blockchain technology offers solutions, and Jakob Mikkel Hansen, CEO of NBA, believes the Nordics have a unique role to play in advancing these values.

Photo: Morten Brun
We are interviewing Hansen in connection with the Nordic Blockchain Conference, a major event organized by the Nordic Blockchain Association (NBA) taking place in Stockholm on June 18–19.
Jakob Mikkel Hansen emphasizes that the core Nordic values of stability and innovation, combined with a clear regulatory framework, provide fertile ground for a thriving blockchain industry in the Nordics.
Below you can find the main points in the talk we had with Jakob.
00:26 A Nordic mission in a turbulent world
02:06 Building an inclusive Nordic association
04:06 Defining the industry
05:51 Status and opportunities
07:48 Regulatory challenges
09:41 Ongoing political hurdles?
11:38 Industry and societal use cases
13:44 The importance of MiCA
15:36 Opportunities for Nordic companies
17:58 Traditional finance awakening
19:54 Competing or collaborating
21:15 Looking ahead
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