Fri, November 8

New Zealand Introduces Crypto-Reporting Bill to Implement OECD

The Ministry of Revenue introduced the taxation bill. This new proposal is to implement the crypto-reporting framework created by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). This was introduced by Hon Simon Watts on 26 August 2024. The proposals will take effect from 1 April 2026, with the first

August 27, 2024 2 mins read

New Zealand Central Bank Governor Expresses Concerns Over Stablecoins

New Zealand’s central bank governor Adrian Orr has voiced serious worries about digital assets, particularly stablecoins. Furthermore, he emphasized that fiat-pegged stablecoins cannot be considered a replacement for actual fiat currency. Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Adrian Orr warned about stablecoins’ seeming stability, calling them “the biggest misnomers” and

February 12, 2024 1 min read

Crypto Exchange Dasset Announces Liquidation; Locks Customer Funds

Customers of the cryptocurrency exchange Dasset in Auckland are locked out of their funds since the company has apparently disclosed liquidation plans. The Dasset exchange, headquartered in Auckland, was founded in the midst of 2017’s ICO frenzy. Local media The Herald reported on Monday that hundreds of consumers had been

August 15, 2023 1 min read

New Zealand Under Pressure as Inflation Soars up to 32-Years High

Annual inflation rate exceeds the central bank’s prediction, rising to 7.3%. The price of constructing a new dwelling increases by 18% in a year. According to government data, the annual inflation reached a new 32-year high, increasing from 6.9% in the first quarter to 7.3%. Analysts predicted a 7.1% growth

July 18, 2022 2 mins read