Creating APAC as the hub of web3 innovation

22 March 2023

On 28 February, many of the BlockchainNZ team attended the FinTech Hui Taumata, hosted by FinTechNZ, our sister association under the NZTech Group. It was a pleasure to moderate a fireside chat with Sorel Carr, BCNZ executive council member and head of fintech business at BNZ, and Jerome Faury, CEO and co-founder of Immersve, on the future of money … Continue reading "New kid on the block: crypto and gaming"

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Q&A with Shane Brunette, CEO of CryptoTaxCalculator

21 March 2023

Crypto or blockchain? Crypto  Tell us about your organisation in 20 words or less CryptoTaxCalculator was built for crypto natives to accurately calculate the tax obligations on their complex DeFi and NFT trading activity. What’s your blockchain origin story? I began my career in sales with a background in behavioural economics and psychology. Upon exploring … Continue reading "New kid on the block: crypto and gaming"

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BlockchainNZ Pod E14 with Paul Salisbury on Crypto Estate Planning

07 March 2023

Paul Salisbury has been around the crypto scene in New Zealand for over a decade. He’s been a founding member of BlockchainNZ and BlockchainLabs, and now has a new venture into crypto estate planning with Everlasting to help folks manage their crypto because one day you’re not going to be around to sign a message … Continue reading "New kid on the block: crypto and gaming"

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The potential of Web3 + the future of money

23 February 2023

Kia ora, Last November, our Law and Regulations Working Group hosted a roundtable with Hon. Judith Collins to discuss the National Party’s upcoming digital strategy and how Web3 could be a critical path towards an economically prosperous Aotearoa. During this session we discussed the current regulatory frameworks, compliance laws and taxation issues within New Zealand and other … Continue reading "New kid on the block: crypto and gaming"

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Q&A with BlockchainNZ member Scott Lawrie, Owner of Scott Lawrie Gallery

23 February 2023

Crypto or blockchain? Blockchain Tell us about your organisation in 20 words or less SLG is a contemporary art gallery (bricks and mortar).  Fountain.art is our dedicated platform for curated digital art. Tell us about a “typical” day for you I stress from 8am to 11pm daily! Seriously, no two days are ever the same … Continue reading "New kid on the block: crypto and gaming"

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BlockchainNZ Pod E13 with Sorel Carr on FinTech

22 February 2023

Sorel Carr is the Head of FinTech Business at BNZ (Bank of New Zealand). Sorel comes from a decade in corporate banking and has been down the blockchain rabit hole looking to inject new emerging tech such as defi into the more traditional banking world. In this conversation we discuss the centralised networks banks are … Continue reading "New kid on the block: crypto and gaming"

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Blockchain New Zealand – Heated Bull Market of 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 thin and the price of bitcoin dropped to 10% of what … Continue reading "Blockchain New Zealand – Heated Bull Market of 2021"
19 March 2021
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BlockchainNZ’s 2020 wrap up

The festive season is almost upon us but blockchain developments do not show any sign of slowing. Recent blockchain adoption and development include: Bermuda’s plan to create a stable coin blockchain’s continued use in supply chains, both within New Zealand and internationally. Details on these stories and more below. Last week, the Data Intelligence Special … Continue reading "BlockchainNZ’s 2020 wrap up"
23 November 2020
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The last quarter and the road ahead: Governance and passion projects

Thanks to all of you who have participated in the survey that was circulated recently asking about your or your organisation’s interests in  blockchain technology, and the issues, obstacles and challenges faced in relation to blockchain. We have used the information provided to us wisely to set the strategy for Blockchain’s 2020-2021 activities, in order to … Continue reading "The last quarter and the road ahead: Governance and passion projects"
30 September 2020