The government of Sweden has found itself in the unusual situation of paying out around $1.5 million worth of Bitcoin to a drug dealer, whom they convicted and then jailed. Authorities are being forced to pay the man 33 BTC, after his illegally obtained bitcoin appreciated while behind bars. A Swedish Prosecutor’s Mistake Two years ago,…
Bitcoin, and cryptocurrencies in general, has been a controversial topic for a long time. There are many words for what cryptocurrencies pretend to be but are not: decentralized, safe, fair, valuable, stable, a currency, honest, a solution, the future. Much like many other central bankers, Sweden’s Central Bank governor is very skeptical about Bitcoin trading.…
Reference: Bitcoin Treasury Capital Europe Gets A Bitcoin-Backed Preferred Stock As Treasury Demand Spreads Bitcoin Treasury Capital AB has launched a Bitcoin-backed preferred stock in Sweden, adding another example of how corporate Bitcoin treasury strategies are moving beyond the United States. The product, listed as BTC PREF, is designed to give eligible investors exposure to…