Sweden's central bank pushes digital krona as stablecoins and digital euro gain ground
Sweden's central bank, the Riksbank, is reviving the debate over an e-krona, a digital version of the Swedish currency. It says the e-krona is critical for keeping national payments secure and for monetary control. The discussion comes as stablecoins and a digital euro draw more attention.
Why it matters
- The Riksbank sees an e-krona as critical to securing national payments.
- It also links the e-krona to monetary control, a core central bank function.
- Stablecoins and a digital euro are part of the wider debate on digital money.
What to watch next
Watch for any formal Riksbank decision on the e-krona, and for new rules or moves on stablecoins and the digital euro.
