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 "Libra and our letter to the Prime Minister"
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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 "Libra and our letter to the Prime Minister"
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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 "Libra and our letter to the Prime Minister"
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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 "Libra and our letter to the Prime Minister"
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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 i
July 16, 2019
Wellington – 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. BlockchainNZ executive director Mark Pasca
July 2, 2019
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. While the answers to these questions are unknown, it is important that these issues are debated befor
July 1, 2019
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
June 13, 2019
Digital Asset Exchange Limited, trading as Dasset, is the first fully compliant digital asset exchange in New Zealand. Dasset is an online platform for retail and institutional customers to buy, sell or trade bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for New Zealand Dollars. Customers will find the lo
June 11, 2019
Centrality is a blockchain venture studio that partners with innovators in key industries to create a decentralised peer-to-peer marketplace of applications. With a team “UNthinking the digital landscape,” Centrality is equipped to support its customers around the globe in the transition to
June 11, 2019
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 par
June 11, 2019
Blockchain has the potential to offer many benefits to inject growth into the New Zealand economy, BlockchainNZ executive director Mark Pascall has just told a government select committee. New Zealand has a golden opportunity to take leadership globally by using blockchain for a positive economi
June 3, 2019
BlockchainNZ’s Executive Director Mark Pascall presented to Parliament’s Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee on Thursday about how economy can accelerate using blockchain. Watch his presentation. https://youtu.be/UmbUE17e7aE
May 29, 2019
The country and economy need to grasp blockchain technology and start reaping the benefits, says BlockchainNZ Executive Director Mark Pascall. Pascall will present to parliament’s economic development, science and innovation select committee hearing in Wellington on Thursday 30 May on how the
May 23, 2019