Swedish authorities' perception of bitcoin and crypto is outdated and stigmatized. This is stated by CEO Christian Ander of GooBit/BTCX, who believes in both a trend shift in Sweden and business opportunities abroad.
In a video interview with Kaupr, Ander predicts that Swedish authorities will be forced to change their perception of Bitcoin and crypto due to the introduction of MiCA across Europe. Ander believes that the same will also happen in the Swedish banks, which today have a very conservative and restrictive stance towards crypto investments and crypto companies.
Goobit as a publicly traded holding company and BTCX as the company's brand and crypto trading platform have purged their profile as a Bitcoin trading platform. The retail-based trading platform thus offers only Bitcoin, in a simple and user-friendly way. However, private banking customers can trade most other types of cryptocurrencies through the company's OTC service.
In the interview, Ander also talks in general terms about the company's plans to grow internationally. Ander sees opportunities both in and outside Europe, as the company is clearly positioned in Bitcoin trading! 2.
In the conversation, we also talk about the history behind BTCX, which is Sweden's oldest crypto trading platform, about why Goobit bets so heavily on Bitcoin and what sets Bitcoin apart from other cryptocurrencies.
We also talk about the company's strategic initiatives in ESG (Environment, Social & Governance), the importance of getting women to invest in Bitcoin and the company's services vis-à-vis small businesses and entrepreneurs. We also discuss challenges the company has faced along the way, as well as explanations for Goobit's strong quarterly figures which was recently presented.
Below you will also find a timeline of the interview.
00:26 Welcome to Christian Ander
01:01 The story behind Sweden's first crypto exchange
02:21 BTCX a crypto trading platform
02:46 Why two brands?
03:55 What happened during the trip?
05:13 Strong growth in the latest quarter
07:21 Difference between Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
08:24 Other uses of Bitcoin
10:13 Cooperation with third parties
11:14 How unique is the company's OTC service
12:42 Banks, Neobanks and Crypto Banks
14:48 Alarm clock for Swedish authorities
16:58 New signals from Klarna
18:29 Increased adoption and ESG rating
19:54 Mining, Bitcoin and Other Protocols
23:03 Women, Bitcoin and Investments
25:53 Small businesses and entrepreneurs
28:21 Plans for international expansion
30:34 Roadmap in Europe with MiCA
31:05 Heading into Norway?
Swedish authorities' perception of bitcoin and crypto is outdated and stigmatized. This is stated by CEO Christian Ander of GooBit/BTCX, who believes in both a trend shift in Sweden and business opportunities abroad.
In a video interview with Kaupr, Ander predicts that Swedish authorities will be forced to change their perception of Bitcoin and crypto due to the introduction of MiCA across Europe. Ander believes that the same will also happen in the Swedish banks, which today have a very conservative and restrictive stance towards crypto investments and crypto companies.
Goobit as a publicly traded holding company and BTCX as the company's brand and crypto trading platform have purged their profile as a Bitcoin trading platform. The retail-based trading platform thus offers only Bitcoin, in a simple and user-friendly way. However, private banking customers can trade most other types of cryptocurrencies through the company's OTC service.
In the interview, Ander also talks in general terms about the company's plans to grow internationally. Ander sees opportunities both in and outside Europe, as the company is clearly positioned in Bitcoin trading! 2.
In the conversation, we also talk about the history behind BTCX, which is Sweden's oldest crypto trading platform, about why Goobit bets so heavily on Bitcoin and what sets Bitcoin apart from other cryptocurrencies.
We also talk about the company's strategic initiatives in ESG (Environment, Social & Governance), the importance of getting women to invest in Bitcoin and the company's services vis-à-vis small businesses and entrepreneurs. We also discuss challenges the company has faced along the way, as well as explanations for Goobit's strong quarterly figures which was recently presented.
Below you will also find a timeline of the interview.
00:26 Welcome to Christian Ander
01:01 The story behind Sweden's first crypto exchange
02:21 BTCX a crypto trading platform
02:46 Why two brands?
03:55 What happened during the trip?
05:13 Strong growth in the latest quarter
07:21 Difference between Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
08:24 Other uses of Bitcoin
10:13 Cooperation with third parties
11:14 How unique is the company's OTC service
12:42 Banks, Neobanks and Crypto Banks
14:48 Alarm clock for Swedish authorities
16:58 New signals from Klarna
18:29 Increased adoption and ESG rating
19:54 Mining, Bitcoin and Other Protocols
23:03 Women, Bitcoin and Investments
25:53 Small businesses and entrepreneurs
28:21 Plans for international expansion
30:34 Roadmap in Europe with MiCA
31:05 Heading into Norway?
