New Zealand

Global taxable crypto hits $457B as NZ, S. Korea eye reform
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4 September, 2026

Global taxable crypto hits $457B as NZ, S. Korea eye reform

Chainalysis reports $457B in taxable crypto activity as New Zealand proposes tax-free gains and South Korea prepares new digital currency...
New bill protects physical IDs in New Zealand
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9 September, 2025

New bill protects physical IDs in New Zealand

While the New Zealand gov’t funds millions to launch the digital ID, the New Zealand First party wants to preserve...
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...