BlockchainNZ and Web3NZ Awards Finalists Announced

30 November 2023

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 "Waikato Blockchain Meetup at Techweek19"

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Ensuring innovation thrives | November Newsletter

23 November 2023

Kia ora,  The intersection of traditional banking systems and the continuously growing world of cryptocurrencies and digital assets presents both challenges and opportunities for New Zealand’s economy. Following the recent report on debanking published by Web3NZ, BlockchainNZ and Web3NZ hosted a workshop with key stakeholders from the banking, legal and government sectors. The discussions within the workshop focused … Continue reading "Waikato Blockchain Meetup at Techweek19"

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BlockchainNZ Pod E21 with Janine Grainger on Growth & Launching a Wallet and Stablecoin

21 November 2023

Janine Grainger is the cofounder and CEO of Easy Crypto which is coming up on their 6th anniversary and very well known in new zealand. In this conversation we talk about growing a crypto company, competition in the new zealand market, building a wallet and some of the security issues that come with it, and … Continue reading "Waikato Blockchain Meetup at Techweek19"

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Reel Factory releases WTF is Crypto? A TVNZ original docu-series

30 October 2023

Auckland based production house Reel Factory have just released WTF is Crypto? the latest in their long-form ventures via TVNZ+. WTF is Crypto? takes an entertaining and informative approach to demystifying the wild world of Crypto.  Directed by Rita Attwood, the six-episode series tells the stories of Aotearoa-based pioneers all making a name for themselves … Continue reading "Waikato Blockchain Meetup at Techweek19"

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Redefining New Zealand’s approach to digital assets and blockchain technology | October Newsletter

26 October 2023

Last month, the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee released their long-awaited report on the inquiry into the current and future nature, impact, and risks of cryptocurrencies. The report contained 22 recommendations set out by our very own Jeremy Muir and Alex Sims and aimed to redefine New Zealand’s approach to digital assets and blockchain technology. The recommendations advocate for a … Continue reading "Waikato Blockchain Meetup at Techweek19"

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How you can support our growth

12 October 2023

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 "Waikato Blockchain Meetup at Techweek19"

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New study explores debanking challenges

09 October 2023

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 "Waikato Blockchain Meetup at Techweek19"

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