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 "Will 2019 be the year blockchain flops, or flies?"
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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 "Will 2019 be the year blockchain flops, or flies?"
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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 "Will 2019 be the year blockchain flops, or flies?"
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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 "Will 2019 be the year blockchain flops, or flies?"
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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 "Will 2019 be the year blockchain flops, or flies?"
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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 "Will 2019 be the year blockchain flops, or flies?"
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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 "Will 2019 be the year blockchain flops, or flies?"
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Last year was a turning point for blockchain as we saw a formerly experimental philosophy evolve into tangible projects. So, will 2019 be the year blockchain becomes ubiquitous, or will some well-publicised failures spell the end of the road. Neither says Centrality CEO and Founder Aaron
March 5, 2019
Many believe that using Blockchain technology to create self-sovereign identity solutions is the future. Can decentralising identity management empower the individual by returning control over their own identity to them, the user? Is it more secure than relying on centralised identity
February 20, 2019
The new BlockchainNZ After a lot of behind the scenes work we’re excited to be officially re-launching BlockchainNZ (previously known as the Blockchain Association of New Zealand) under the Tech Alliance family. New name, brand, website and social media channels (
February 15, 2019
I’m really excited about the potential of Blockchain Financial Markets to deliver real value to people, their families and their communities. For me, this is the magic of finance (refer Blog №1). I’m also aware that we need to approach this in the right way or we may inadvertently cause
January 29, 2019
GSX Group, tZERO, SharesPost, and Techemy among founding members of the Verified Token Framework to provide interoperable security token guidelines A consortium of some of the most influential blockchain industry leaders have announced the launch of a common framework to facilitate market intero
December 5, 2018
Every time we swipe our bank card, upload a photo to Facebook, watch a video on YouTube, use a loyalty discount, hand over a prescription, read an article online, we’re giving ourselves away. In 2018, a detailed, digital record of our lives is a valuable commodity. Companies, governments,
October 17, 2018
A central bank-issued cryptocurrency, thriving cryptocurrency exchanges and the ability for businesses to trade in GST-free cryptocurrency are needed if Aotearoa New Zealand is to enjoy the vast potential benefits from this technology, a new report finds. Most people have heard of Bitcoin after
September 28, 2018
Operators in the New Zealand agricultural sector are likely to have heard of blockchain, the technology that underpins Bitcoin, and will be starting to see the very real application for blockchain in supply chain management. As the interest in blockchain technology increases in numerous secto
June 14, 2018