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. 

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

In the wake of an inquiry into the future nature, impact and risks of cryptocurrencies by a select committee, industry body BlockchainNZ says New Zealand must seize the transformative opportunities blockchain technologies offer.   “There is an urgent need for proactive measures to harness the transformative potential of blockchain technologies,” says BlockchainNZ’s executive director, Alison Mackie. … Continue reading "NZ missing real growth opportunities – BlockchainNZ"

Kia ora, It’s been a busy start to the year over here at BlockchainNZ and we hope it’s a sign that it will be a bullish year for our industry!  Recently, we welcomed Steve Vallas and Richelle Cox from Blockchain APAC, alongside notable blockchain figures including Ripple’s Nicole Waaka and Rahul Advani, Jack Deeb (Pier Two), David Kowalski (CryptoTaxCalculator), and Gary Howells (CoinSpot), to explore New Zealand’s blockchain … Continue reading "Welcome to Blockchain 2024! | February Newsletter"

It’s almost a week to go until our BlockchainNZ Awards and End of Year Celebration with Web3NZ! It was a tight competition and we are so impressed by the calibre of nominations. But now is the time to announce our finalists! Congratulations to the following:  Business Finalists: BlockchainNZ & Web3NZ Web3 Business of the Year: … Continue reading "BlockchainNZ and Web3NZ Awards Finalists Announced"

The BlockchainNZ Podcast is looking for new sponsors! As we continue to grow we require new sponsors to support our mission. Please consider this opportunity –  providing excellent exposure for your brand, connecting with our audience and demonstrating your support of New Zealand’s blockchain and cryptocurrency community. We are conducting a blind auction for gold, … Continue reading "How you can support our growth"

Introducing Debanking and its Implications for Aotearoa New Zealand’s Web3 Ecosystem. Published by Web3NZ and supported by BlockchainNZ, this study explores debanking challenges in New Zealand’s business landscape.  Many banks and financial institutions have been cautious about providing services to digital asset-related businesses due to potential risks and regulatory uncertainty. The research found that over … Continue reading "New study explores debanking challenges"

The not-for-profit, BlockchainNZ, is calling for any future Government to ensure they focus on supporting the development and growth of blockchain to contribute to the prosperity of New Zealand.

Kia ora, It’s been a packed month at BlockchainNZ and the wider Web3 community. We recently hosted our AGM, where we discussed our progress over the last 12 months, our strategy for the coming year, announced our new Executive Council, and thanked our departing council members. We have a few familiar faces re-join our council, … Continue reading "Fostering a thriving tech industry in NZ"

We are pleased to invite you to nominate yourself or another individual for BlockchainNZ’s Executive Council.  The purpose of BlockchainNZ is to support the growth of a sustainable blockchain ecosystem in New Zealand and advocate for blockchain technology in the public and private sectors. To achieve this purpose BlockchainNZ collaborates with others to:  Help connect the blockchain ecosystem. Promote the importance … Continue reading "BlockchainNZ – Seeking Nominations For Our Executive Council 2023"