Building trust and transparency in an uncertain world

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.

June 17, 2025

Photo: Morten Brun

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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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