Why only 7% of Swedes hold crypto (and how that’s changing)

Mikael Olsson explains how regulation could finally legitimize crypto in Sweden.

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December 10, 2025

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Hey Hodlers,

This week we’re heading north, to Sweden, where Mikael Olsson, founder of Kryptovalutaguiden, is leading the crypto conversation in one of Europe’s toughest regulatory climates.

In this episode, Mikael broke down the unique triangle of crypto, iGaming, and regulation, shaping the Nordic market.

🇸🇪 Sweden loves innovation, but hesitates on crypto. Only around 7% of Swedes hold digital assets, and mainstream media still treat crypto like a curiosity rather than a revolution. Mikael says that’s about to change.

💬 “MiCA will bring structure and trust,” he told us. “Regulation doesn’t kill innovation — it helps it grow.”

💸 Meanwhile, iGaming, a huge Swedish export, is quietly driving fresh crypto use cases. From on‑chain payments to provable fairness, gaming companies are showing regulators what adoption actually looks like.

🎰 “Players want speed, freedom, and transparency. Crypto delivers all three,” Mikael said.

As MiCA rolls out and the iGaming industry embraces blockchain, Sweden could become Europe’s most interesting test case for regulated crypto growth.

If you’ve ever wondered how the future of gambling and digital assets might collide (and what that says about adoption), this one’s for you.

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