BlockchainNZ News
What a very different landscape this is since our last newsletter. With everyone at the beginning of lockdown for who knows how long, we are all very thankful that we can at least remain connected through technology.
27 March 2020
BlockchainNZ News
Blockchain in a new decade
Welcome to the new decade; let’s see what Blockchain has in store and how it will continue to evolve and grow. We are kicking the year off with our first two events, in partnership with FinTechNZ What place does this new technology have in modern financial services? If you are planning to attend please register now. Auckland on … Continue reading "Blockchain in a new decade"
20 February 2020
BlockchainNZ News
Regulatory approaches to blockchain, upcoming events
Welcome to our monthly update about what is happening in the New Zealand Blockchain world.
13 November 2019
BlockchainNZ News
Decoding Libra, upskilling opportunities
Welcome to our monthly update about what is happening in the New Zealand Blockchain world.
30 October 2019
BlockchainNZ News
Is New Zealand dragging the blockchain
Welcome to our new look monthly update about what is happening in the New Zealand blockchain world.
14 August 2019
BlockchainNZ News
Libra and our letter to the Prime Minister
Dear readers, Wow, what an exciting few weeks it has been. Many would argue that the Facebook Libra announcement was the biggest news in the crypto/blockchain world since the bitcoin whitepaper was released over 10 years ago. The entry of Facebook and some of the biggest companies in the world into this market means everybody … Continue reading "Libra and our letter to the Prime Minister"
16 July 2019
BlockchainNZ News
NZ needs to tackle predicted Libra onslaught
The national blockchain group has appealed to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her government to adopt a more dynamic attitude or it could prove costly to the New Zealand economy, given blockchain tech’s likely global impact.
02 July 2019
BlockchainNZ News
Global summit needed to address Libra
The announcement of Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency raises many questions about the impact this may have in the future, not only on financial services, but also on privacy and identity.
01 July 2019
BlockchainNZ News
Asking Government for a blockchain strategy
Dear readers, As always, there have been lots of interesting developments in the local and international blockchain scene. In May, some of our members attended one of the biggest blockchain events of the year, New York Blockchain Week, which apparently had a few less Lamborghinis but a few more suits than previous years. Quite a few people … Continue reading "Asking Government for a blockchain strategy"
13 June 2019
BlockchainNZ News
Waikato Blockchain Meetup at Techweek19
On the evening of Friday 24 May, the blockchain and crypto-curious came together at Waikato Innovation Park, Hamilton, for a Blockchain Meetup as part of Techweek19. A Blockchain event was also held as part of the Techweek programme last year, marking the beginning of Hamilt(r)on’s active participation in the wonderful world of DLT – with … Continue reading "Waikato Blockchain Meetup at Techweek19"
11 June 2019