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 banking services. This week, BlockchainNZ Chair, Jeremy Muir, presented to the Committee, summarising our submission, and responding to their questions. We are also preparing a … Continue reading "Blockchain in Business and Governance"
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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, and trailblazers who have made a real difference in our vibrant ecosystem. Whether you’re an individual or a business, we invite you to recognise those … Continue reading "Blockchain in Business and Governance"
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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 too does our commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration within the blockchain community. It is my pleasure to welcome our newly elected Blockchain NZ Executive … Continue reading "Blockchain in Business and Governance"
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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 passion to the table, ready to drive the next wave of innovation and collaboration in Aotearoa’s blockchain community. Memoona Zareen – University of Auckland Memoona … Continue reading "Blockchain in Business and Governance"
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This month's newsletter introduces two game-changing, real-world blockchain applications that are set to disrupt business-as-usual in the areas of business, governance, and democracy. It’s also a call to raise awareness of Blockchain technology beyond crypto and finance and to promote more traini
August 18, 2021
We live in a 24/7 digital news cycle with vastly different opinions on every conceivable topic. It is not difficult for untested statements to be accepted as truths: “Cryptocurrencies are destroying the planet” or “Blockchain is just like any other database already available”, just so
July 20, 2021
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
July 19, 2021
We are fortunate to be living in the only developed country in the world that managed to dodge a pandemic. Our unique position as an isolated island away from the madness, has made New Zealand one of the most desirable places in the world to live. For good reason, too. However, we have yet to feel
June 24, 2021
The UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) is seeking tech companies from Australia and New Zealand who are considering the UK for international expansion. The selected group will join the official hybrid mission to London Tech Week in September 2021. LTW is Europe’s la
June 23, 2021
Join NZTech in this diverse new role supporting communities in the Tech Alliance to deliver activities that provide value for members. Proud winners of the NZ Hi-Tech Awards 'Best Contribution to the NZ Tech Sector' in 2021. The role The purpose of this newly established position with NZTe
June 20, 2021
As we start to move into the second half of the year with the hope that things around the world start to ease up, we cannot say the same for the crypto market as Elon Musk continues to cause whiplash. After hyping up cryptocurrencies such as dogecoin and bitcoin we see twitter bounce back. How
May 28, 2021
As we head into the second quarter of the year, what better way to kick it off than with an Easter break. Here’s hoping everyone had a chance to rest and recharge for what seems to be an interesting few months ahead.Some key events have dominated the global blockchain space of late, with per
April 21, 2021
One year ago in March 2020 the world looked very different; countries all around the world were just beginning to prepare for a proper lockdown and major economic challenges were anticipated across every industry segment. The blockchain and crypto markets were no different: Liquidity became th
March 19, 2021
As this is the first newsletter in the year for 2021, I would like to take this opportunity and wish everyone a great year ahead. We at BlockchainNZ are all excited to see how far blockchain technology will emerge this year. To give a sense of what’s going on in the blockchain world and
February 16, 2021