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New Zealand parliamentary report advises against hasty crypto regulation
18.8.2023
An independent report prepared for a House committee suggests the government foster the development of digital asset technology and regulate it cooperatively
Today in Crypto: ETFs 'May Account for 10%' of BTC Market Value in 3 Years, Jacobi Lists Europe's 1st Spot Bitcoin ETF, Binance Asks for Protective Order Against the US SEC, Dasset Exchange Begins Liquidation
15.8.2023
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New Zealand Crypto Exchange Dasset Begins Voluntary Liquidation, Customer’s Assets Frozen
15.8.2023
An Auckland-based crypto exchange Dasset has apparently gone into liquidation, denying hundreds of customers from accessing their assets.
According to a report by local media The Herald, customers are desperate to assess their trapped funds and the firm has been unresponsive to their...
New Zealand crypto exchange Dasset enters liquidation
15.8.2023
Customers of Auckland-headquartered crypto exchange have been denied access to their funds
Kim Dotcom-Backed Crypto Startup Bitcache Liquidated in New Zealand
15.7.2023
Bitcache, a crypto startup backed by Kim Dotcom, has been liquidated, reportedly over unpaid legal fees. Phil Creagh, an Auckland lawyer who acted as Bitcache’s director until Sept. 2020, is reported to have applied for the startup’s liquidation on May 24. Bitcache’s Unpaid Legal Fees A...
Today in Crypto: Mastercard to Start Testing Its Multi-Token Network This Summer, OKX's Liquid Marketplace Exceeds $3BN in Trading Volume, Binance’s Institutional Clients Remain Optimistic on Crypto
30.6.2023
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New Zealand Is Not Exploring Crypto Regulation, but Recommends Increased Vigilance
30.6.2023
After receiving 50 submissions as part of a consultation process, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has said it won't propose a regulatory approach towards stablecoins and crypto-assets
Crypto 'regulatory approach isn't needed now' — New Zealand central bank
30.6.2023
Reserve Bank of New Zealand however said that crypto and stablecoins should be more closely monitored
United States Plunges in Economic Freedom Rankings, Study Reveals
26.6.2023
American television presenter and author, John Stossel, released a video on June 20, 2023, where he delved into the findings of a recent study on global economic freedom. Conducted by the Heritage Foundation and unveiled in late February, the research unveils a stark reality: the United States...
ThinkMarkets launches New Zealand entity to expand in Asia-Pacific region
20.4.2023
ThinkMarkets has gained an edge in the Asia Pacific region by launching a New Zealand entity. This gives the residents of the region a window to participate in trading activities through ThinkTrader. The platform is regulated by FMA – New Zealand Financial Markets Authority – and can...
Aussie 'Big 4' bank mints stablecoin for carbon trading and remittances
19.1.2023
This marks the second "Big 4" bank in Australia to launch an Australian-dollar pegged stablecoin in a bid to boost the digital economy
Binance Officially Launches Crypto Exchange in New Zealand Following Regulatory Approval
1.10.2022
Binance has officially launched a cryptocurrency exchange in New Zealand after successfully registering with the country’s financial regulator. “We see significant value in having a serious New Zealand presence,” said Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ). Binance Launches Crypto...
Binance launches New Zealand-based offices following regulatory approval
30.9.2022
New Zealand lawmakers and regulators largely have not imposed strict guidelines for crypto firms to operate in the country, nor for Kiwis to use cryptocurrencies freely
Spanish Telecom Giant Invests in Crypto Exchange, MicroStrategy Looking for a Bitcoin Lightning Software Engineer + More News
30.9.2022
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Binance Registers in New Zealand and Opens Local Office
30.9.2022
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has registered as a financial service provider in New Zealand and launched Binance New Zealand. The development comes after similar recent moves toward global expansion in France, Italy, and Spain, among others
Huobi Global suspends derivative trading in New Zealand
16.8.2022
Huobi Global claims compliance with local regulations as its reason for excluding New Zealand from its list of countries in which it operates derivatives trading
Huobi to End Crypto Derivatives Trading in New Zealand
16.8.2022
The Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange cited "local compliance policies" as the reason for blocking margin-traded products, options and exchange-traded products to users in New Zealand starting next week
Study Shows Singapore Leads in NFT Searches Worldwide, Researchers Say ‘Poland Is the Most Anti-NFT Country’
5.7.2022
During the past seven days, non-fungible token (NFT) sales have dropped 23.37% and 30-day statistics show NFT sales are down 63.10% from the month prior. While NFT interest has been waning, a recent study indicates that global regions like Singapore and Hong Kong lead the pack in terms of...
Huobi crypto exchange wins licenses in Dubai and New Zealand as Thai affiliate closes
21.6.2022
Huobi cryptocurrency exchange is expanding its global footprint by winning its first-ever licenses in Dubai and New Zealand
Huobi Expands Exchange Operations to New Zealand
17.6.2022
The move into New Zealand marks the latest step in the exchange's growth efforts