Norway

Norway Fund Raises Bitcoin Holdings 149% to 9,573 BTC in 2025

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund increased its Bitcoin exposure by 149% in 2025, bringing holdings to 9,573 BTC and backing positions in major crypto-focused companies. The step highlights rising institutional demand and could tighten available supply for BTC.

Norway Plans Temporary Ban on Power-Intensive Crypto Mining – cover image
Norway Plans Temporary Ban on Power-Intensive Crypto Mining

Norway aims to introduce a temporary ban on highly energy-consuming crypto mining data centers starting autumn 2025 to conserve electricity for other industries. This move addresses environmental and economic concerns linked to cryptocurrency mining.