Sweden-based publicly traded health technology company H100 made a remarkable investment decision. The company purchased 4.39 Bitcoin for 5 million Norwegian kroner. Thus, it became the first publicly traded company in Sweden to add BTC to its balance sheet. 

This investment led to a nearly 40% increase in the company’s stock price. The purchase was made as part of H100’s “Bitcoin Treasury Strategy.” The goal is to convert cash reserves into a stronger, long-term asset like Bitcoin. 

CEO Sander Andersen said, “H100’s addition to the Bitcoin Treasury Strategy follows the growing number of technology-focused growth companies holding Bitcoin on their balance sheets.” 

“And I believe the values of individual sovereignty, which are quite common in the Bitcoin community, align with and appeal to the customers and communities we are building the H100 platform for,” he added. 

A Financial Vision Strengthened by Bitcoin Investment 

H100 did not stop with this investment. The company announced it may acquire more Bitcoin in the future. To this end, it signed a letter of intent with an undisclosed investor for a 10 million SEK credit facility. The funds will be used for general purposes and potential BTC purchases. 

Additionally, led by Blockstream CEO Adam Back, an additional 21 million SEK in funding was secured. Moreover, this investment reflects H100’s confidence in digital assets. H100 did not stop with this investment. The company announced it may acquire more Bitcoin in the future. With the newly raised funds, it plans to purchase approximately 20.18 more Bitcoin. 

21,000,000 SEK has been raised in a convertible round led by the legendary @adam3us

Accelerating our Bitcoin treasury strategy and strengthening our focus on sovereign health — let’s build! pic.twitter.com/SrpbKM2TID

— H100 (@H100Group) May 25, 2025

The company continues its core operations in health technology development. H100 provides solutions to healthcare and longevity service providers through AI-based automation systems and digital platforms. 

According to BitcoinTreasuries.net, more than 109 publicly traded companies worldwide hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets. H100 became the first Swedish company to join this group. Companies first adopted Bitcoin as a corporate asset in the U.S. with a strategy led by Michael Saylor. This approach began with MicroStrategy adding BTC to its balance sheet. Subsequently, companies spread this approach to Latin America and Europe, making it widespread globally. Particularly, organizations in technology and finance have actively started using Bitcoin as a reserve asset. 

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The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) presented the proposal in a Technical Advice report to the European Commission on March 27. Unlike traditional asset classes such as stocks and real estate, which have lower capital requirements, crypto assets would need to be fully backed.

“EIOPA considers a 100% haircut in the standard formula prudent and appropriate for these assets in view of their inherent risks and high volatility,” the authority stated.

Why the 100% Requirement?

The 100% capital charge is based on the assumption that crypto prices could drop completely. EIOPA noted that Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) have previously seen declines of 82% and 91%, respectively. This is significantly higher than the capital requirements for stocks (39%-49%) and real estate (25%), according to Commission Delegated Regulation 2015/35.

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EIOPA offered four options for the European Commission:

1. Make no changes.
2. Implement an 80% stress level for crypto holdings.
3. Implement a 100% stress level (EIOPA’s recommendation).
4. Broaden the approach to include risks of tokenized assets.

“An 80% stress to the value of crypto-asset exposures does not appear sufficiently prudent,” EIOPA stated, emphasizing the need for 100% backing.

Impact on Insurance Markets

The proposed regulation would mostly affect insurers in Luxembourg and Sweden, which account for 69% and 21% of all crypto-related insurance undertakings. Other impacted nations include Ireland (3.4%), Denmark (1.4%), and Liechtenstein (1.2%).

Most of these holdings are structured within funds, such as exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and held on behalf of unit-linked policyholders.

Future of Crypto in Insurance

Despite proposing a 100% capital requirement, EIOPA acknowledged that broader adoption of crypto assets may require a more differentiated approach in the future. As the sector evolves, further regulatory adjustments could be introduced.

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The Swedish Police Authority, in collaboration with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), has classified these exchanges as “professional money launderers (PMLs)” after evaluating the services offered by unlicensed and illegal operators.

According to the FIU, PMLs have ties to criminal activities, allowing individuals and networks to systematically launder funds. They’ve categorized these PMLs into four groups based on their operational characteristics: node exchange providers, hawala exchange providers, asset exchange providers, and platform exchange providers.

Monitoring cryptocurrency exchange platforms The report emphasized the need for more active law enforcement involvement on crypto trading platforms to counteract illegal activities, stating:

“The FIU Sweden considers illicit cryptocurrency providers a growing threat in money laundering schemes and a key component for organized crime to sustain and expand their criminal enterprises.”

At the same time, Swedish authorities recognized the positive role of licensed and legitimate crypto exchanges in fighting money laundering. They encouraged these platforms to monitor suspicious user activity and take necessary actions such as halting transactions or terminating customer accounts. Sweden continues to crack down on illegal cryptocurrency operations, with Bitcoin mining recently falling under scrutiny.

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Sweden recovers unpaid taxes from Bitcoin miners Between 2020 and 2023, the Swedish Tax Agency investigated 21 crypto-mining companies and found irregularities in many of their tax filings.

The investigation revealed that 18 mining firms had submitted “misleading or incomplete” tax returns in an attempt to evade value-added tax (VAT). The agency explained that this practice results in lost tax revenue due to incorrect VAT filings, unpaid VAT on profits, and unreported crypto assets.

The tax authorities issued a $90 million demand to these firms, which was subsequently challenged in court. While most appeals were rejected, two companies had their penalties reduced after the court reviewed their cases.

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