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Feb 19, 2025

Ahead of the annual Bitcoin Symposium, BTCX interviewed Linnéa, the chairman of the Swedish Bitcoin Association. We wanted to hear her thoughts on Bitcoin’s role in Sweden and the world, why she took on the leadership role, and what we can expect from this year’s symposium.

Feb 17, 2025

In Södermalm, Stockholm, one of the city's most popular falafel bars has taken a step into the future. Falafelbaren at Hornsgatan 39 now accepts bitcoin, attracting not only a new customer base but also contributing to a larger discussion about money, power, and technology. We spoke with the owner, Nidal, about the decision to accept bitcoin, customer reactions, and why this is much more than just a payment solution.

Feb 10, 2025

Over the weekend, a new bill was introduced in Missouri that, if approved, would make the state the first in the U.S. to have an official bitcoin reserve. However, Missouri is far from alone in this development. So far, a total of 17 U.S. states have proposed similar legislation, indicating a growing trend where Bitcoin is increasingly seen as a legitimate asset at the state level.

Feb 5, 2025

Bitcoin – just for nerdy tech guys in hoodies? Hardly. Women are getting on board! Rebecka and Hani have launched Sweden’s first podcast about Bitcoin, by and for women. Their mission? To break the stigma, normalize the conversation, and show more women that the future of finance doesn’t require a degree from KTH or Stockholm School of Economics.

Feb 4, 2025

Last week, Aleš Michl, the governor of the Czech National Bank, announced that he plans to propose an investigation into investing in Bitcoin as a way to diversify the bank’s currency reserves. If the proposal is approved, the central bank will invest approximately 5% of its total reserves of 140 billion euros in Bitcoin, which amounts to around 7 billion euros. On Thursday, the proposal was confirmed as accepted, meaning that an analysis of the investment possibilities will now take place.

Jan 28, 2025

Why settle for a Dry January when you can make it pink? At BTCX, we want to make things even easier for you. That’s why we’re offering a unique campaign: from January 29 to 31, we’re completely removing our sales fee. This means you can sell your Bitcoin and keep 100% of the value.

Jan 21, 2025

On January 24, 2012, BTCX was launched as Western Europe’s first Bitcoin trading platform. At that time, there was only one cryptocurrency – Bitcoin – and the company was entirely focused on it. Bitcoin was then an unknown and niche technology, embraced by a small group of enthusiasts and visionaries.

Jan 21, 2025

The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (FI) is the regulatory body overseeing Sweden’s financial markets, tasked with ensuring stability and consumer protection. This is an important role, but when it comes to Bitcoin and crypto, FI stands out as one of the most restrictive regulators in Europe.

Jan 21, 2025

Blockchain - a technology for transparency, security, and decentralization - is more than just a buzzword. It’s the future! In Sweden, the industry organization Blockchain Sweden has taken on the task of advancing this technology and fostering a strong, innovative environment for blockchain development.

Jan 9, 2025

As we step into 2025, Bitcoin stands stronger than ever. Once seen as a speculative experiment for a few enthusiasts, Bitcoin has evolved into a global economic force whose value is increasingly recognized - not just as an investment, but as a fundamental shift in how we perceive money and the economy. But is 2025 the year Bitcoin finally goes mainstream?