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In 2023 Central Bank of Norway believes CBDC is the future of currencies, Bitcoin a fringe asset.

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TIL:

In 1882 The Norwegian Central Bank HQ declined a regional office’s (Kristiansand) request for a telephone as it was thought to be a nuisance.

Also in 1891 another regional office (Bodø) requested a telephone. HQ was against a telephone but would not deny.

https://www.norges-bank.no/tema/Om-Norges-Bank/historien/Norges-Banks-historie/Utvalgte-hendelser/1882-Nei-til-telefon/