New Zealand

New Zealand publishes AI strategy; critics identify concerns
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17 July, 2025

New Zealand publishes AI strategy; critics identify concerns

Elsewhere, China plans to launch several training initiatives, including AI training programs, to deepen local talent pools in the country.
New Zealand bans Bitcoin ATMs in crackdown on financial crime
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14 July, 2025

New Zealand bans Bitcoin ATMs in crackdown on financial crime

New Zealand’s Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee stated that the measures were part of a broader strengthening of the country’s...
70% of New Zealanders say CBDC is ‘not important’
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26 December, 2024

70% of New Zealanders say CBDC is ‘not important’

The New Zealand central bank released the results of its public consultation, revealing people aren’t interested, with security and privacy...
2024: Year in regulation for digital assets
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18 December, 2024

2024: Year in regulation for digital assets

In 2024, key trends in the blockchain space include global authorities focusing on regulating stablecoins, block reward mining, and enforcing...
New Zealand to enforce OECD tax reporting frameworks by 2026
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2 September, 2024

New Zealand to enforce OECD tax reporting frameworks by 2026

With the new policy, New Zealand-based digital asset service providers must collect information on users' digital asset transactions starting April...
New Zealand researchers identify new AI use cases in healthcare
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20 May, 2024

New Zealand researchers identify new AI use cases in healthcare

The team confirmed that initial studies have yielded promising results with test models demonstrating proficiency in identifying surgical tools and...
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