Nearly a hundred delegates from the Northern Hemisphere, the Emirati region, Singapore, Hong Kong and New Zealand, descended into Sydney for Policy Week (organised by Blockchain APAC).  Most saw the noise from the Trump administration about the US crypto industry as positive, suggesting the USA is open for business.  Trump winning the US election proved crypto adoption has scaled enough to become a US election issue. Trump’s administration has been actively engaging with the crypto industry since.  This is one of the most bullish signals for crypto I’ve seen since I became a crypto lawyer in 2017.

Last week’s Policy Week brought together industry leaders, regulators, and innovators from across the globe for five days of deep discussions on blockchain security, regulation, and the future of tokenization. … Continue reading "Policy Week Recap: Insights from Executive Director Trevor Topfer"

Kia ora Blockchain NZ whānau, 2025 is here, and we’re kicking it off with a bang! With Bitcoin holding strong above $100k, the market is buzzing with optimism, and Trump’s … Continue reading "Welcome to 2025"

Congratulations to this year’s winners in the Web3NZ and Blockchain NZ Awards. This annual event celebrates the outstanding contributions of individuals, startups, and companies within the blockchain and Web3 industry.

Are you passionate about blockchain technology and building strong communities? BlockchainNZ is looking for a part-time Executive Director to lead our efforts in growing and connecting the blockchain ecosystem across … Continue reading "Become Our Executive Director at BlockchainNZ!"

Welcome to the BlockchainNZ & Web3NZ Awards 2024. This is your chance to celebrate the outstanding contributions to Aotearoa’s blockchain and Web3 industries. This year, we’re honouring the innovators, leaders, … Continue reading "BlockchainNZ & Web3NZ Awards 2024"

Spring has brought fresh beginnings at Blockchain NZ, and we’re excited to introduce the newly elected members of our Executive Council. Each of these industry leaders brings unique expertise and … Continue reading "Meet the New Members of the Blockchain NZ Executive Council"

There is now an opportunity to put yourself forward or nominate someone else for a role on the BlockchainNZ Executive Council. All nominations must be entered into the online form by 5pm, 24 July 2024. 

The IoT Alliance is pleased to partner with Chorus to announce the release of their new report, ‘Solving problems with fibre-enabled IoT’.

It is another big week for blockchain as we watch the impact of the latest Bitcoin halving.