01 October 2025
Another big month following the success of CryptoWinter25. In September, we saw strong member thought leadership, progress on the Digital Asset Working Group (read on for an exciting announcement about that), and I represented BlockchainNZ at key events in Sydney, Auckland, and on the global stage.
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02 July 2025
Kia ora, 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 … Continue reading "NZ’s crypto moment: Working group launch, Token2049, and FMA tokenisation response"
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08 December 2024
I’m thrilled to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of BlockchainNZ. Joining at such a pivotal time for blockchain innovation and adoption, I’m eager to work alongside you—visionary members, innovators, and leaders—to shape the future of blockchain in New Zealand and beyond.
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04 December 2024
Coinbase has rolled out a major update to crypto onboarding in the USA, integrating Apple Pay for seamless fiat-to-crypto purchases. This has the potential to revolutionize how everyday users engage with crypto—but what does this mean for New Zealand?
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28 November 2024
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.
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14 November 2024
Kia ora, In September, BlockchainNZ submitted to Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee Inquiry into Banking Competition, addressing the challenges Web3 businesses in New Zealand face in accessing and maintaining essential … Continue reading "NZ’s crypto moment: Working group launch, Token2049, and FMA tokenisation response"
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02 October 2024
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 "NZ’s crypto moment: Working group launch, Token2049, and FMA tokenisation response"
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25 September 2024
Kia ora, As we welcome the vibrant energy of spring, we embrace a season of renewal and fresh beginnings here at Blockchain NZ. Just as nature transforms around us, so … Continue reading "NZ’s crypto moment: Working group launch, Token2049, and FMA tokenisation response"
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24 September 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 "NZ’s crypto moment: Working group launch, Token2049, and FMA tokenisation response"
Read More Kia ora BlockchainNZ whānau, Another big month following the success of CryptoWinter25. In September, we saw strong member thought leadership, progress on the Digital Asset Working Group (read on for an exciting announcement about that), and I represented BlockchainNZ at key events in Sydn
October 1, 2025
Press Release Auckland, NZ — Could blockchain technology be the key to unlocking the property market for everyday New Zealanders? As housing affordability continues to dominate headlines and investors look for new frontiers, a quiet revolution is brewing: tokenised real estate. Next We
July 17, 2025
Among all sectors exploring tokenised real-world assets (RWAs), real estate appears to be moving fastest. The appeal is straightforward. Estimates suggest tokenised real estate could be worth up to $4 trillion by 2035—more than the total crypto market today. For an industry often associated wi
July 8, 2025
Kia ora, 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 connec
July 2, 2025
Well, May has arguably been the biggest month in the history of blockchain globally with MAJOR developments ushering in the next billion users. The rise of stablecoins is the ticker with big plays across multiple chains and major players. Let’s dive in: $BTC hits another ATH this month, coin
June 9, 2025
March has been a pivotal month for blockchain and crypto in Aotearoa and beyond. From major industry acquisitions to key insights from Policy Week, there’s plenty to discuss. Here’s what’s happening: ✅ Swyftx Acquires Easy Crypto – A major shift in the NZ crypto landscape. More below.
April 2, 2025
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 US
March 25, 2025
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. From an in-depth analysis of the Bybit hack to high-level conversations on regulator
March 18, 2025
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 return to the White House may bring renewed buoyancy to the industry. We're already seeing tremendous interest from both ne
January 29, 2025
Kia ora, I’m thrilled to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of BlockchainNZ. Joining at such a pivotal time for blockchain innovation and adoption, I’m eager to work alongside you—visionary members, innovators, and leaders—to shape the future of blockchain in New Zealand and
December 8, 2024