Kraken owner Payward is buying Lithuanian bank Saldo Bank, gaining an EU banking license with passporting in five markets. Expected to close in 2027.
Norway's NBX wants to become a bank in Latvia and has registered a Riga subsidiary applying for a banking licence in the EEA.
NBX is building banking infrastructure with Tieto Banktech, a new step in its plan to become a regulated digital asset bank in the Nordics.
Kraken is considering a European banking license via Lithuania—treading the same regulatory path Revolut took in 2018 to gain full market access to th
Safello‑founder Frank Schuil is back as CEO of the Swedish crypto company. He takes over after Emelie Moritz
Norwegian Block Exchange AS (NBX) withdraws from bank-related discussions with Globitex Holding
The Danish challenger bank Lunar is the first Nordic bank to obtain a MICA license for crypto services.
On September 19th, DNB hosted the first Digital Asset Summit, a groundbreaking event exploring the future of finance.
Thuc Hoang, who leads Firi, says that traditional finance and decentralized finance will coexist
On 19 September, DNB will host Digital Asset Summit conference in Oslo to explore opportunities in the next chapter of the financial industry.
Hilbert Group AB, listed on the Swedish Nasdaq First North, acquires 100% of Nordark, a fast-growing crypto banking platform.
JPMorgan Chase and Coinbase have launched a strategic partnership aimed at simplifying how millions of JPMorgan customers buy and hold crypto.
Swedish crypto exchange Safello has signed a framework agreement with Marginalen Bank that will allow Safello's customers to access banking services.
Safello has entered into a series of partnerships in 2025 that signal the company's ambitions to move beyond traditional brokerage services.
Safello published its interim report for the first quarter of 2025 on Friday, showing stable revenue but pressured profitability.
NBX and Globitex enter into a strategic partnership on a joint venture into digital banking. The goal is to occupy a leading position in Europe.
According to NBX boss Stig Alexander Kjos-Mathisen, interest in stablecoins is increasing strongly, a market NBX will be betting on in Europe.
The crypto exchange NBX last year traded close to $1.1 billion worth of crypto, but continues to lose money.
Founded to bridge this gap, Januar has evolved into a significant player in the future of payments.
