Add Sweden to the list of countries pursuing a national crypto currency.
How will the e-Krona, cyrptocurrency pilot work?
- users will be able to hold e-kronor in a digital wallet
- send or receive payments
- make deposits or withdrawals using their mobile phones
- transactions will also be possible via wearables like smart watches, as well as bank cards
What is the country’s goal? create a longer-lasting electronic payment system that is safe and efficient
When did the country begin work on the e-Krona? 2017
Will Sweden’s national bank work with national banks in other countries? yes, the national banks of Britain, the Eurozone, Japan, and Switzerland
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