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Her Majesty the Queen Rules Out Crypto as Currency
9.11.2019
HMRC is publishing a new policy paper for individual and business crypto taxes
Bank of Japan Eyes Lower Rates for Halloween as Negative Global Trend Continues
1.10.2019
In a recent rate review meeting of the Bank of Japan (BoJ), bank governor Haruhiko Kuroda and others on the nine-member board urged leaving all options on the table, where further cuts to the country’s negative interest rate are concerned. The talk of further stimulus reflects an ever-growing...
To Improve the Resilience of its Financial System is Now a Priority for Reserve Bank of New Zealand
30.9.2019
Central banks all over the world are currently looking for a way to make their country’s financial system more efficient and in that regard, New Zealand is no different. In a new development, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand has indicated that the country’s financial system is good enough to tackle...
Stricter Norms Expected in the New Zealand Financial Sector
25.9.2019
One of the most important aspects of the financial markets all over the world is regulation. Regulation ensures that no unfair practices are allowed in the markets and helps retail investors in participating in the markets without the fear of being taken for a ride. On the other hand, bankers...
New Zealand Puts Its Step Forward In Cryptocurrency Arena Through Its Progressive Approach
14.9.2019
Since the highly-anticipated launch of the world’s first-ever cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, there has been no looking back for this domain of virtual currencies. Having borne its share of applauds and criticism, the digital currency area has established itself as a strong contender of fiat money....
Nature Abhors a Vacuum: Why Trump’s Proposed Negative Rates Bode Well for Bitcoin
14.9.2019
In a recent tweet, U.S. president Donald Trump delved into an explosive, all-caps-loaded mini-rant about the necessity of getting “interest rates down to ZERO, or less.” The bombastic politician stressed the need for America to refinance its debt, trailing off with some superficially...
Crypto Salaries Gain Regulatory Recognition Around the World
29.8.2019
Salaries paid in decentralized digital coins have become a norm across the crypto industry, but there’s really no reason why cryptocurrencies can’t be used for remuneration by businesses in other sectors as well. In many jurisdictions that should be legal even in the absence...
New Zealand’s Radio Personality Denies Promoting BTC on Social Media
27.8.2019
Duncan Garner, the radio host who hosts the program called The AM Show on the MagicTalkRadio in New Zealand, has declined of promoting BTC (Bitcoin) on Facebook. As noted in the video, a local news outlet, on 26th August 2019, Garner can be seen setting the record straight about his inclusion...
ASX Developing New Blockchain-Based Platform With Digital Asset and VMWare
27.8.2019
The ASX (Australian Securities Exchange) is developing a new blockchain-based platform in partnership with companies Digital Asset and VMWare. This new platform will replace ASX’s existing registry, clearing and settlement system called CHESS (Clearing House Electronic Subregister System) by 2021....
New Zealand Radio Host Denies Shilling Bitcoin on Social Media
27.8.2019
A New Zealand radio host says that social media posts containing his likeness and promoting Bitcoin are an impersonation
Australian Securities Exchange Confirms It’ll Go Blockchain in 2021
26.8.2019
Australian Securities Exchange makes new partners to deliver CHESS replacement with blockchain app in 2021
New Zealand’s ASB Bank has Invested in TradeWindow to Develop DLT Trade Platform
15.8.2019
New Zealand’s ASB Bank has invested into a blockchain startup TradeWindow, in a bid to speed up the development of the DLT (distributed ledger technology) trade platform. AJ Smith, TradeWindow Founder, and CEO says the platform considerably reduces the danger of fraud and cybersecurity...
New Zealand’s ASB Bank Takes Stake in Trade Finance Blockchain Startup
13.8.2019
ABS has invested a "significant" amount in TradeWindow, a startup working to put trade finance on a blockchain
New Zealand Bank ASB Invests in Local Blockchain Trade Platform
13.8.2019
NZ Bank invests in DLT-based platform to streamline global trade
New Zealand Honors Bitcoin with Legal Status But Falls Within Tax Purview
13.8.2019
A cryptocurrency (Ethereum, Bitcoin, Litecoin, etc.) has stirred controversy worldwide. Countries around the globe have variant perspectives, notions, and most importantly are skeptical about the evolving concept, Cryptocurrency. It would be righteous to state what the Financial Markets Authority’s...
New Zealand Tax Office Makes It Legal to Pay Salaries in Crypto
12.8.2019
New Zealand's Inland Revenue Department has made it legal to receive salaries in cryptocurrency, and be taxed accordingly
New Zealand Rules Receiving Income in Bitcoin is Legal, Taxable
12.8.2019
New Zealand's tax authorities have ruled that income in cryptocurrencies is legal and provided guidance on how exactly it should be taxed
Owning Fiat Just Got More Expensive – NIRP Strikes Again
8.8.2019
With the recent Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) announcement that even more customers will be charged to hold money in their banks, people are scrambling to find ways to preserve their wealth, while USB and others scramble to dam the losses resulting from national negative interest rate policy...
Exclusive: Microsoft Registers Blockchain and AI Platform for Agriculture in Brazil
6.6.2019
Microsoft has registered a suite of apps using blockchain, IoT and AI to improve agricultural sector efficiency in Brazil
Liquidators of Hacked Cryptopia Exchange Release Report, Note $4.2M Owed to Creditors
31.5.2019
Liquidators of now-defunct New Zealand crypto exchange Cryptopia have released the first report on the state of affairs of the firm