Niklas Nikolajsen
Niklas Nikolajsen | |
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| Nationality | Danish-Swiss |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, Investor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Known for | Founder of Bitcoin Suisse |
| Title | Chairman of Bitcoin Suisse AG |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | www |
Niels Niklas Bang Nikolajsen (*1975) is a Danish-Swiss[1] FinTech entrepreneur in the field of cryptocurrencies. He is the founder of Bitcoin Suisse and serves on the board of Nikolajsen Capital AG. Since 2011, he has been residing in Switzerland.
Career
[edit]Nikolajsen worked as a software architect and software developer, focusing primarily on the financial sector.[citation needed] Since 2010, he has been an advocate for Bitcoin and blockchain technology, particularly in Switzerland.[2] In 2013, he co-founded Bitcoin Suisse AG, which, as of 2021, is a broker, asset manager, and financial service provider in the crypto-finance sector.[citation needed] He served as CEO of the company until the end of 2017.[citation needed] Since 2018, Nikolajsen has been the chairman of the board of Bitcoin Suisse AG.[citation needed] In 2014, he co-founded the Digital Finance Compliance Association and joined its board.[3] In 2016 and 2018, the Swiss business magazine BILANZ ranked him among the top 100 most influential bankers in Switzerland.[4][5]
Personal life
[edit]In 2018, Nikolajsen purchased the Salesianum in Zug. After extensive renovations, he moved into the cultural heritage site in the summer of 2023.[6] He is married and has two children.[7]
Wealth
[edit]According to the 2023 "Rich List" published by Bilanz, Nikolajsen's wealth was estimated at 250 million Swiss francs.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Zuger Krypto-Millionär zeigt seine goldene Dusche" (in German). 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ^ Manuel Stagars, (Aug 11, 2016) "FinTech Made in Switzerland: Interview with Niklas Nikolajsen, Bitcoin Suisse" FinTech Made in Switzerland (Documentary)
- ^ Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi, (Sep 8, 2016) "Low tax Zug aims to become Switzerland's 'Crypto Valley'"Reuters
- ^ Erik Nolmans, Dirk Schütz, Harry Büsser, and Stefan Lüscher, (Bilanz no. 18, 2016, p. 60, 62) BILANZ "Die 100 Top-Banker"BILANZ
- ^ Bilanz. "Die 100 Top-Banker der Schweiz 2018" (PDF).
- ^ Martin Messmer (2024-02-28). "Niklas Nikolajsen spricht über den Verkauf des Karslhofes" (in German). Retrieved 2024-10-29.
- ^ "10vor10 – FOKUS: Krypto-Millionär Niklas Nikolajsen". Play SRF (in German). Retrieved 2023-01-16.
- ^ Mordrelle, Eflamm (2024-11-27). "Bitcoin-Millionär Nikolajsen: Schweizer Krypto-Branche ist gefährdet". Neue Zürcher Zeitung (in Swiss High German). ISSN 0376-6829. Retrieved 2025-01-04.