Finland

Finance

Stablecoin Issuer Paxos to Buy Finland's Membrane Finance to Gain EU Access

Paxos agreed to buy electronic money institution Membrane Finance, which is licensed in Finland.

By Camomile ShumbaNov 19, 2024

Paxos CEO Charles Cascarilla (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Finance

Bitcoin Exchange LocalBitcoins to Close, Citing Market Conditions

LocalBitcoins is suspending the exchange 10 years after its inception because weekly volume has slumped.

By Oliver KnightFeb 9, 2023

LocalBItcoins is sunsetting its exchange. (Johannes Plenio/Unsplash)

Consensus Magazine

The World's Best Crypto Policies: How They Do It in 37 Nations

What can the United States learn from regulation around the world? Jeff Wilser takes a grand tour.

By Jeff WilserJan 23, 2023

Policy

Finnish Minister Calls for EU Law to Recognize DAOs

Brussels must act to enable smart contracts to take off across the bloc, communications minister Timo Harakka said.

By Jack SchicklerJan 17, 2023

Timo Harakka at the 2022 World Economic Forum in Davos (Manuel Lopez/WEF)

Videos

These Countries Are Most Affected by Ethereum Merge-Related Scams: Chainalysis

A Chainalysis report reveals bad actors took advantage of the Ethereum Merge to make millions via scams. Cybercrimes Research Lead Eric Jardine breaks down the countries that were most heavily affected, including Finland, Panama and Vietnam.

Nov 2, 2022

Policy

Crypto Prices Are Fanned by Flawed Economics and Conspiracy Theories; CBDCs Are Immune: Bank of Finland Governor

While making a case for digital euro, Bank of Finland Governor Olli Rehn said central bank digital currencies won't be subject to the price volatility of private cryptos.

By Sandali HandagamaAug 24, 2022