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A Bill awaiting the new Parliament would change how some crypto lending, staking and stablecoins are taxed from 1 April 2027. Industry body BlockchainNZ backs the direction but says the rules need work. Nothing changes for investors yet.

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Flow founder Eli Hylands talks building a Kiwi crypto exchange on The Crypto Conversation

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The NZ$11.2 billion Binance hack is the strongest case yet for holding your own keys

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Crypto platforms are now reporting your trades to Inland Revenue

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Regulation

Government drops crypto ATM ban in favour of cash limits

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Regulation

New Zealand still has no crypto law. The FMA wants one

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