Overview
Sweden’s central bank; early explorer of retail cbdc (e-krona). Cash use in Sweden is among the lowest globally.
Recent Developments
- 2026-10: Deputy Governor Per Jansson urged Parliament to reopen legal preparedness for a retail e-krona—Riksbank survey: 5% of respondents used cash for their most recent in-store purchase (2025), down from 10% (2023). No issuance decision; ≥5 years estimated for legislation plus implementation. Cites digital-euro timeline (~2029) and stablecoin competitiveness (2026-10-26-riksbank-reignites-e-krona-debate, 2026-10-26-riksbank-e-krona-reuters)
2023 government inquiry found no urgent e-krona need; Riksbank argues conditions changed.