Nordic Blockchain Association

What Nordic Blockchain Association does

The Nordic Blockchain Association (NBA) is a Copenhagen-based nonprofit industry association founded in 2017 that serves as the leading cross-Nordic convening body for the blockchain and Web3 ecosystem across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland. Its core activities include the annual Nordic Blockchain Conference (NBC) — now in its 8th edition and the largest blockchain gathering in Northern Europe (NBC2026 attracted 150 speakers, 400+ companies, and attendees from 50 countries) — three cross-regional steering committees focused on Legal & Advocacy, Best Practices, and Industry Financing, plus annual industry reports including the Nordic Crypto Adoption Survey covering ~2.5 million crypto-owning adults across the region.

NBA monetizes through a tiered membership program (Innovator Core at €2,000/year, Pioneer Enhanced at €3,500/year, Individual Private at €150/year) sold via Stripe and invoicing, alongside multi-tier event sponsorships (Diamond, Gold, Silver, Bronze) for NBC and one-time ticket sales through Billetto. It serves three primary customer segments: blockchain/Web3 companies and protocol foundations (Ripple, Ethereum Foundation, Cardano, Stellar, Algorand), crypto exchanges (eToro, Bitvavo, Firi, Safello, Bybit, OKX), and traditional financial institutions (BlackRock, JP Morgan, Danske Bank, Visa, Nordea), with secondary engagement of NGOs (UNDP AltFinLab) and Nordic policymakers.

The association operates as a strategic advisor to Nordic regulatory authorities, having established a working group with the Danish Tax Ministry, hosted the first parliament conference at Christiansborg in 2025, and joined the UNDP Blockchain Advisory Group in June 2026. It has built a 100+ partner ecosystem, 150+ community meet-ups, and nine years of institutional brand equity that together form a regulatory and network-driven moat in the Nordic blockchain sector.

Name

Nordic Blockchain Association

Legal name

Nordic Blockchain Association

Website

https://nordicblockchain.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Nordic Blockchain Association is a Copenhagen-based nonprofit industry association founded in 2017 that convenes blockchain companies, protocol foundations, crypto exchanges, and traditional financial institutions across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland through its annual Nordic Blockchain Conference, three steering committees, and industry reports.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Association and Blockchain Events

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK)

Keywords

• Blockchain industry association
• Web3 ecosystem advocacy
• Blockchain conference events
• Membership-based association
• Crypto regulatory policy

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Corporate Memberships: Corporate memberships (Innovator Core at €2,000/year and Pioneer Enhanced at €3,500/year) are sold to blockchain companies, crypto exchanges, fintech firms, protocol foundations, and financial institutions. Paid by invoice for companies and via Stripe for individuals. Members receive steering committee seats, conference tickets, branding, and access to exclusive reports.
2. Individual Memberships: Individual memberships at €150/year provide priority event invitations, partner conference discounts, and access to exclusive reports. Sold via online payment (Stripe).
3. Event Ticket Sales: Conference and event tickets for the Nordic Blockchain Conference and other NBA-organized events are sold through third-party platforms (Billetto, Stripe). All ticket purchases are subject to those platforms' terms.
4. Partnership & Sponsorship Revenue: NBA generates revenue through event sponsorships at various tiers (Diamond, Gold, Silver, Bronze) and community partner arrangements, with partners receiving branding across NBA's website, LinkedIn, and newsletter.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Nordic Blockchain Association is a nonprofit industry association that sells corporate and individual memberships, organizes the annual Nordic Blockchain Conference (NBC) and ancillary events, convenes three cross-regional steering committees on legal policy, industry standards, and capital formation, and publishes annual blockchain adoption reports. Its core offerings are membership subscriptions, event tickets, sponsorship packages, and research publications targeting blockchain companies, crypto exchanges, protocol foundations, financial institutions, and policymakers across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland.

Product overview

Nordic Blockchain Association (NBA) is a nonprofit industry association that serves as the leading cross-Nordic blockchain ecosystem organization, operating since 2017. It offers a portfolio of products and services including: the annual Nordic Blockchain Conference (NBC), its flagship and largest blockchain event in Northern Europe (now in its 8th edition); three-tier corporate and individual membership programs (InnovatorCore at €2000/year, Pioneer Enhanced at €3500/year, and Individual Private at €150/year); three cross-regional steering committees focused on Legal & Advocacy, Best Practices, and Industry Financing; and annual industry reports including the Nordic Crypto Adoption Survey series. NBA also organizes and co-hosts targeted events such as the Nordic Banking Roundtable, Danish Blockchain Forum, NGO Blockchain Workshop, Blockchain Impact Forum at UN Copenhagen, and the annual Nordic Crypto Adoption Week series. Its advocacy initiatives include Kryptolisten, which provides transparency on politicians' positions regarding crypto regulation in Denmark. NBA connects a network of 100+ partners and 150+ meet-up attendees, and serves as a strategic advisor to Nordic authorities on regulatory matters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nordic Blockchain Conference (NBC) The largest international blockchain and Web3 conference in Northern Europe, organized annually by Nordic Blockchain Association. Features speakers from major financial and blockchain companies, covering digital finance, regulation, and emerging technologies. The 2026 edition brought together 150 speakers and attendees from 50 countries and 400+ companies, with Diamond sponsors including Bybit, BSV Association, Dfns, and TRM Labs.
• Nordic Blockchain Association Membership Program Three-tier membership program offering access to the Nordic blockchain ecosystem: Innovator Core (€2,000/year) with steering committee seat, 2 NBC passes, executive networking, and exclusive reports; Pioneer Enhanced (€3,500/year) with up to 2 steering committee seats and 2 VIP NBC passes; and Individual Private (€150/year) with priority event invitations, partner conference discounts, and access to exclusive reports. Members receive branding across website, LinkedIn, and newsletter.
• Cross-Nordic Steering Committees

Quantifiable outcome

• NBC2026 brought together 150 speakers and attendees from 50 countries and 400+ companies across digital finance, regulation, and emerging technologies.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

32 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• UNDP AltFinLabcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2025NBA partners with UNDP AltFinLab to host the Blockchain Impact Forum at UN City Copenhagen and co-organize NGO workshops exploring blockchain applications for NGO operations. NBA joined the UNDP Blockchain Advisory Group in June 2026. The partnership focuses on blockchain for development, cross-border payments, supply chain transparency, and the SDG Blockchain Accelerator, where NBA CEO Jakob Mikkel Hansen serves as a mentor and showcase judge.
• eTorocoreGTM or Marketing PartnereToro is a Diamond sponsor of NBC2026 and featured prominently in NBA's partner ecosystem. eToro participates as a speaker and brand partner at the Nordic Blockchain Conference, leveraging NBA's network to reach Nordic blockchain companies, financial institutions, and policymakers.
• BybitcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBybit is a Diamond sponsor of NBC2026 and NBA partner. Bybit co-hosted the Nordic expansion anniversary celebration with NBA in Stockholm (November 2024). The partnership involves event sponsorship, speaking slots at NBC, and co-marketing initiatives targeting the Nordic blockchain and crypto community.
• BitGocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBitGo is an NBA partner and co-host of the Nordic banking roundtable held in Copenhagen (December 2025). BitGo also participated in NBA's Davos activities (January 2026) alongside NBA. The partnership focuses on institutional digital asset custody and market education.
• RipplecoreTechnology or IntegrationRipple is an NBA partner and sponsor of NBA events. Ripple participates in NBA's conference, steering committees, and industry reports, contributing to regulatory dialogue around digital assets and cross-border payments in the Nordics.
• LedgermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLedger is a Gold sponsor of NBC2026 and NBA partner. Ledger leverages NBA's network to connect with Nordic financial institutions and blockchain companies exploring hardware wallet and custody solutions.
• TRM LabscoreTechnology or IntegrationTRM Labs is a Diamond sponsor of NBC2026 and NBA partner. TRM Labs contributes to NBA's discussions on blockchain security, AML compliance, and regulatory technology, participating in conference panels and industry reports.
• PartisiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartisia is an NBA partner and was represented at the Danish Blockchain Forum 2025 at Christiansborg, speaking on reducing financial crime through blockchain infrastructure. Partisia participates in NBA's steering committees and industry events.
• Stellar Development FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStellar Development Foundation is an NBA partner that co-organized an NGO workshop with NBA in Copenhagen (January 2026), providing live wallet demonstrations of blockchain-based payments in conflict zones such as Ukraine and Syria. SDF contributes to NBA's educational initiatives and conference programming.
• Cardano FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCardano Foundation CEO Frederik Gregaard opened the main stage at NBC2026. Cardano Foundation is an NBA partner and actively participates in conference programming, contributing insights on digital trust and blockchain infrastructure strategy for enterprises.
• Ethereum FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEthereum Foundation's Enterprise Lead EMEA, Marius Smith, participated in NBC2026's panel on institutional-grade protocols. Ethereum Foundation is an NBA partner contributing to discussions on enterprise blockchain infrastructure selection and strategy.
• Algorand FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlgorand Foundation is an NBA partner that participated in NBC2026, with Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer Marc Vanlerberghe speaking on the panel for institutional-grade protocols.
• ADVORA Law FirmminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerADVORA Law Firm co-organized an NGO workshop with NBA (January 2026), addressing legal and compliance frameworks including AML, KYC, MiCA, DAC6, and CARF for NGOs implementing blockchain solutions.
• BitvavomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerBitvavo is an NBA partner and Silver sponsor of NBC2026. Bitvavo is a major Dutch crypto exchange with significant presence in the Nordic markets, participating in NBA's conference and community events.
• FirimajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFiri is an NBA partner and Norwegian crypto exchange that commands approximately 50% market share among Norwegian crypto owners. Firi participates in NBA events, Nordic Crypto Adoption Week panels, and community events.
• SafellominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSafello is an NBA partner and Swedish crypto exchange. Safello participates in NBA's events and community, supporting the Swedish blockchain ecosystem through NBA's network.
• OKXmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerOKX is an NBA partner and global crypto exchange. OKX participated in NBA's events and MiCA launch activities, leveraging NBA's network for market entry and regulatory engagement in the Nordics.
• CoinmotionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoinmotion is an NBA partner and Finnish crypto exchange, Silver sponsor of NBC2026. Coinmotion contributes to NBA's Nordic Crypto Adoption Week discussions on market trends and regulatory developments in Finland.
• Kvarn XminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKvarn X is an NBA partner and Silver sponsor of NBC2026. Kvarn X contributes to NBA's discussions on stablecoins, tokenization, and the evolution of the Nordic crypto market.
• Bitpanda EnterpriseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBitpanda Enterprise is an NBA partner and Bronze sponsor of NBC2026. Bitpanda Enterprise provides institutional digital asset infrastructure and participates in NBA's community and events.
• dfinemajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partnerd-fine is an NBA partner, Gold sponsor of NBC2026, and Diamond sponsor alongside NBA at NBC2026. d-fine contributes to NBA's events on digital assets, regulatory compliance, and European financial infrastructure, including hosting the Stockholm Forum on Digital Assets & Applications.
• K33majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerK33 is a co-presenter of the Nordic Crypto Adoption Week 2026 alongside NBA and Kaupr. K33 provides market research and crypto investment data, contributing to NBA's annual consumer crypto adoption surveys and industry reports.
• KauprmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKaupr is a co-presenter of the Nordic Crypto Adoption Week 2026 alongside NBA and K33. Kaupr is a Nordic blockchain media outlet that partners with NBA on research publications, conference content, and industry surveys.
• Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBGA partnered with NBA and UNDP AltFinLab to co-organize the Blockchain Impact Forum at UN Copenhagen. BGA's #BGAwards recognized teams from the SDG Blockchain Accelerator, with NBA CEO Jakob Mikkel Hansen serving as a showcase judge.
• European Blockchain ConventionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEuropean Blockchain Convention (EBC) is a Community Partner of NBC2026 and NBA partner. EBC co-organizes the Digital Assets Forum in London, where NBA's CEO Jakob Mikkel Hansen led a panel on capital flows and Web3 infrastructure.
• Blockchains SwedenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBlockchains Sweden is a Community Partner of NBC2026 and NBA partner, representing the Swedish blockchain industry ecosystem and cross-promoting events with NBA.
• Estonian Web3 ChamberminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstonian Web3 Chamber is a Community Partner of NBC2026 and NBA partner, representing the Estonian Web3 ecosystem and co-promoting events.
• Helsinki Blockchain CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHelsinki Blockchain Center is a Community Partner of NBA and contributes to NBA's Finnish activities, including Nordic Crypto Adoption Week discussions on the Finnish market.
• Soho House & Co CopenhagenminorOthersSoho House & Co Copenhagen hosted the Nordic banking roundtable organized by NBA in December 2025, providing the venue for exclusive cross-sector dialogue between banking leaders and NBA.
• Brett Reeves (BitGo)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrett Reeves from BitGo co-hosted the Nordic banking roundtable with NBA in Copenhagen, bringing together banking and payments leaders for dialogue on the future of financial infrastructure in the Nordics.
• NBXminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNBX is an NBA partner and Norwegian crypto/payments company. NBX's Stig Aleksander Kjos-Mathisen participated in NBA's Nordic Crypto Adoption Week panels, discussing stablecoins and payments. NBX is an issuer of a stablecoin and has applied for a specialized banking license in Latvia.
• BillettominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBilletto is NBA's third-party event ticketing platform for conference and event ticket sales. Billetto handles payment processing and ticket distribution for NBA events, with purchases subject to Billetto's terms.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC): GBBC is an international industry association for blockchain with members across multiple continents, hosting events including at Davos. It is a broader incumbent comparable to NBA in its global membership and Davos engagement model, but with a much wider geographic mandate.
• Chamber of Digital Commerce: The Chamber of Digital Commerce is the largest US blockchain industry trade association, advocating for the digital asset and blockchain industry with policymakers and regulators. It is a broader incumbent comparable to NBA in its advocacy, membership, and policy engagement model, but operates at national scale in the world's largest crypto market.
• European Crypto Initiative (EUCI): EUCI is a Brussels-based advocacy organization representing the European crypto industry before EU institutions. It is a broader incumbent comparable to NBA in its policy focus, but operates at EU level across all member states, partially overlapping with NBA's Nordic mandate.

Direct peers

• Estonian Web3 Chamber: Estonian Web3 Chamber is a national industry association for the Web3 ecosystem in Estonia and a community partner of NBA. It is directly comparable as a country-level blockchain trade body running events, advocacy, and member services for crypto companies.
• Blockchain Sweden: Blockchain Sweden is the national Swedish blockchain industry association and a community partner of NBA. It is directly comparable as a country-level blockchain trade association running events and policy advocacy, though with a narrower national scope than NBA's cross-Nordic mandate.
• British Blockchain Association: The British Blockchain Association is a national industry association promoting blockchain adoption through research, events, and policy engagement in the UK. It is directly comparable to NBA as a regional blockchain trade body running conferences, working groups, and policy advocacy - NBA even lists it as a community partner.
• Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA): BGA is a nonprofit alliance using blockchain for social impact, co-organizing events with NBA including the Blockchain Impact Forum at UN Copenhagen. It is directly comparable as a mission-driven blockchain advocacy organization running conferences, awards, and accelerator programming.
• European Blockchain Convention: European Blockchain Convention (EBC) is a conference and community organizer for the European blockchain industry, hosting the Digital Assets Forum in London. It is directly comparable to NBA's NBC, with overlapping speaker rosters, sponsorship models, and crypto-native audiences.
• Bundesblock: Bundesblock is the German blockchain industry association and a community partner of NBA. It is directly comparable as a country-level blockchain trade body running policy advocacy and community events for crypto companies in Germany.

Regional players

• Helsinki Blockchain Center: Helsinki Blockchain Center is a Finnish blockchain ecosystem organization and NBA community partner focused on Finland. It is a regional peer comparable to NBA's Finnish activities (board members, Nordic Crypto Adoption Week Finland), but operates only within Finland rather than cross-Nordic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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