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Policy

New Zealand to Put OECD Crypto Tax Framework in Place by April 2026

New Zealand-based crypto-asset service providers will have to collect information on users' transactions starting April 1, 2026.

New Zealand parliament building in Wellington. (Squirrel_photos/Pixabay)

Videos

JPMorgan Expects Bitcoin to Drop After Halving; New Zealand Starts Digital Cash Consultation

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as a new research report from JPMorgan says the bitcoin price is likely to drop after the halving event. Plus, the launch of digital cash consultation in New Zealand, and the latest from the Mango Markets fraud trial.

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Policy

New Zealand Starts Digital Cash Consultation

The consultation paper asked its citizens to respond on the digital cash design, whether or not interest should be paid and if there should be holding limits.

Wellington, New Zealand (Wolf Zimmermann/ Unsplash)

Policy

New Zealand Crypto Policy Should Support Industry, Minister for Commerce Says

The country's "wait and see" approach to regulating crypto could risk New Zealand missing out on the benefits of industry developments, a government inquiry found.

New Zealand parliament building in Wellington. (Squirrel_photos/Pixabay)

Finance

Bankrupt Cryptopia Exchange to Return Crypto to Some Creditors

The New Zealand exchange went offline in 2019 following a cyber attack that saw millions of dollars worth of tokens stolen.

Wellington, New Zealand (Wolf Zimmermann/ Unsplash)

Markets

New Zealand Central Banker Adrian Orr Says Stablecoins Aren’t Stable: Report

The central banker said fiat money is more credible than stablecoins because it has the power of government behind it.

Auckland, New Zealand (Dan Freeman/Unsplash)

Policy

New Zealand Is Not Exploring Crypto Regulation, but Recommends Increased Vigilance

"Issues raised by crypto-assets and other innovations do not fall neatly within agency boundaries," said Ian Woolford, Director of Money and Cash, Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

Auckland, New Zealand (Dan Freeman/Unsplash)

Policy

Binance Registers in New Zealand and Opens Local Office

Binance has recently made similar moves toward global expansion in France, Italy and Spain, among others.

Auckland, New Zealand (Dan Freeman/Unsplash)

Policy

Huobi to End Crypto Derivatives Trading in New Zealand

The Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange cited "local compliance policies."

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Policy

Huobi Expands Exchange Operations to New Zealand

The move into New Zealand marks the latest step in the exchange's growth efforts.

Auckland, New Zealand (Dan Freeman/Unsplash)

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