New Zealand

Highlights: New Zealand’s regulator says NZDD Stablecoin does not qualify as a financial product under the law. Officials say the token does not pay interest or returns, so regulators do not treat it as an investment product. The decision followed […]

Highlights: New Zealand will ban crypto ATMs, cap transfers to stop illegal money from moving overseas. New rules ease AML burdens for low-risk businesses and target high-risk criminal activity. Criminals use crypto ATMs to send money for drugs and scams […]

Highlights: A person from Wellington was arrested for involvement in a $265 million cryptocurrency scam. The stolen funds were laundered and used for $9M in high-end cars and luxury goods. In April 2025 alone, reports of crypto thefts increased by […]

Highlights: Cryptopia has distributed $225m to over 10,000 verified users, mainly in Bitcoin and Dogecoin. Additional top-up distributions may allow users to recover up to 100% of their holdings. Remaining account holders must register on the claims portal before the […]

Highlights: New Zealand proposes adopting OECD’s Crypto Reporting Framework by April 2026. Non-compliance fines for crypto service providers range from 300 to 10,000 New Zealand Dollars. New Zealand’s stricter crypto rules aim to enhance tax compliance. On August 26, New […]

New Zealand’s tax authority, Inland Revenue, announced its initiative to intensify scrutiny on individuals who engage in cryptocurrency trading without duly reporting their income. The regulatory body focuses on taxpayers who fail to declare profits from their crypto asset dealings […]