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Last call! Off the Chain social event for all blockchain enthusiasts in Auckland kicks off in one hour. See you at MinterEllisonRuddWatts frens: blockchain.org.nz/event/off-the-…

How to DAO – DAOs in Practice | Wednesday, May 7th! 🏛️ Don't miss this exclusive webinar on how Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) are transforming business, governance, and community building. We're bringing together New Zealand's leading DAO experts: • Harry Satoshi - Founder, Cryptocurrency NZ • Alex Sims - Associate Professor, The University of Auckland • Mark Pascall - Co-founder, The Wellbeing Protocol • James Waugh - Founder, Axia Labs • Callum Gladstone - Blockchain Developer & Educator • Will REMOR - Head of Tokenised Assets, MakerDAO You'll discover: ✅ What DAOs are (beyond the buzzwords) ✅ Real-world implementation examples ✅ Practical tips to leverage DAOs for your organisation Whether you're blockchain-savvy or just DAO-curious, this is your opportunity to learn from those who've built and implemented successful DAOs in Aotearoa. 📅 Wednesday 7 May 🕕 6:00 PM 🌐 Online Webinar Register now before spots fill up! shorturl.at/J0aRd

To Auckland members - Off the Chain tonight is postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Please keep an eye out for a new date early in April. Apologies for any inconvenience. Thank you.

Good article in the NBR - National Business Review this morning from Nicholas Pointon (paywall, sorry), picking up on Hon Andrew Bayly's (@bayly_andrew) comments at the Financial Services Council Outlook event this week. Our Chair Jeremy Muir is also featured answering some questions around the regulatory treatment and way forward in New Zealand. TLDR - we are well set up in New Zealand to welcome businesses who want to offer crypto services, but we could do even better, with perhaps a more formal licensing option, and of course continuing to address the ease of accessing banking services. But the basic legal rules (e.g. treatment and classification of tokens) are well understood, and the Financial Markets Authority - New Zealand takes a reasoned approach, and through its fintech hub and the #RegulatorySandbox has shown it is open to innovation and new businesses. Nice input from @easycrypto's Paul Quickenden too at the end of the article. Read more here: nbr.co.nz/tech/bayly-on-…

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Elon Musk’s X Partners with Visa for Digital Wallet Expansion 🚨 In a major move that could shake up the payments landscape, @elonmusk's @X has teamed up with @Visa to push deeper into the digital wallet space. According to @CNBC, this partnership will enable users to make payments inside and outside of X’s ecosystem, bridging social media and financial transactions in a way never seen before. For the blockchain and Web3 community, this signals a significant step toward mainstream adoption of digital finance solutions. While details are still emerging, could this be X's next step toward crypto integration? Musk has previously hinted at enabling payments in multiple currencies, including crypto, and Visa’s global network provides a powerful foundation for scaling such a vision. At Blockchain New Zealand, we’re closely watching how this development will impact the future of digital payments, stablecoins, and decentralized finance (DeFi). What do you think? Is this the beginning of X becoming a major fintech powerhouse? 🔗 Read more: cnbc.com/2025/01/28/elo…

@avatars_global Exciting to see cutting edge NZ companies in the space.

🚀 2025 is the year to harness the power of AI agents! 🤖✨ From immersive digital avatars 🧑‍🎨 to innovative brand engagement 📈, we're redefining what’s possible. Ready to take your business to the next level with AI-driven solutions? Let’s create something extraordinary! 🔑🌟 Your AI-powered future starts here! 🌍 #AIForBusiness #FutureReady

Donald Trump’s re-election on November 5, 2024, was a turning point for global crypto policy. With 15% of Americans invested in digital assets, the industry’s backing of Trump—recognising his pro-business stance—was seen as instrumental in his victory. This cemented crypto as a serious political force in the U.S. Now, imagine a country where 17% of the population holds crypto. This is New Zealand... A strong signal appeared across the ditch today that Blockchain and Crypto will become an election issue this year in Australia. Let's hope the New Zealand government is taking notice and we see this trend of action here also. Massive congratulations to @amydashrose and the team at Digital Economy Council of Australia (@DECAustralia) for their tireless advocacy for Blockchain. This is the value of organisations like Blockchain NZ and the impact we can have. If you want to see change in the industry here too, join us (lnkd.in/g5Wih-A8). Read Amy-Rose's post here: lnkd.in/g52dXzfu

Blockchain is the answer 😉

If Fed Chair Powell says banks can fully serve crypto customers in the US, why not here in New Zealand too?

in other news: US president-elect Donald Trump is planning to release an executive order elevating cryptocurrency as a policy priority and giving industry insiders a voice within his administration... scmp.com/tech/blockchai…

Trump on Friday signed a long-awaited executive order on developing America’s digital-asset sector, with measures including creating a working group tasked with advising the White House on crypto regulations... 2025 has kicked off with a bang for the blockchain and crypto sector and we're here for it. scmp.com/tech/blockchai… @topcatt_

Consensus - Hong Kong - special offer for BCNZ Members Consensus Hong Kong (by @CoinDesk) is marketed as Crypto’s most influential event - the #1 destination for Dealflow and Blockchain NZ are proud partners for this epic event. With 2025 shaping up to be a massive year for the crypto space and Hong Kong being one of the most vibrant and progressive global hubs for Blockchain and crypto, this is truly an event not to be missed. Check out the agenda, speakers and experiences in store on their official website: consensus-hongkong2025.coindesk.com Blockchain NZ members enjoy 15% off ticket prices. If you are a member and would like to attend, please contact trevor.topfer@blockchain.org.nz to grab this offer. If you aren’t a member and are planning on attending, why not join us to take advantage of this offer? Click here to join us: blockchain.org.nz/join/ See you at Consensus Hong Kong friends! @consensus_hk

@topcatt_ Blockchain + AI = Blue Ocean

Imagine a world where AI-powered agents are tracking cryptocurrency trends and are able to buy and sell coins autonomously, making you profits 24/7. A cash generating machine. It’s already a thing. ai16z’s Eliza Labs ships white paper for Web3-native AI agents - the Eliza protocol and ai16Z are already providing the frameworks for these autonomous agents - and the space is exploding. Could that with Virtuals.io - a protocol allowing anyone to create autonomous AI Agents that create and publish content, respond to comments and reply to trending posts and you have powerful tools to set up a cash generating machine. This could change everything for Blockchain and AI - creating an entirely new global economy. School yourself cointelegraph.com/news/ai16z-eli… @BlockchainNZ @Web3NZ

BREAKING: Coinbase launches Bitcoin-backed onchain loans via DeFi protocol Morpho (Source: theblock.co/post/335007/co…) TL/DR: - Coinbase now offers Bitcoin-backed onchain loans of up to $100,000 in USDC. - The service is powered by DeFi protocol Morpho, a Coinbase Ventures portfolio company. Coinbase has launched Bitcoin backed onchain loans through Morpho, a decentralized lending protocol available on Ethereum and Coinbase-incubated Ethereum Layer 2 network Base. Customers can borrow up to $100,000 in the USDC stablecoin using their bitcoin holdings on Coinbase as collateral, the company said Thursday. The borrowing process is facilitated by Morpho specifically on Base (not on Ethereum), with Coinbase providing an interface to access the protocol but not directly managing the loans. What does this mean for the Bank controlled lending market? Are home loans next?

Over the weekend, Cryptocurrency NZ (CNZ) was absolutely thrilled to be named Web3 Company of the Year at the BlockchainNZ & Web3NZ Awards! 🏆 It’s been an epic journey so far, but we’re only just getting started... 🧵

@CNZ_DAO Well deserved! 👏🏼

Want to be more engaged in the Blockchain community of New Zealand? Join us! blockchain.org.nz/join/

Source: rbnz.govt.nz/money-and-cash…

134 countries representing 98% of global GDP, including key trading partners, are exploring digital currency. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua, is concerned about the limited choices New Zealanders have to pay, and the lack of competition and innovation in our money and payments markets. In a recent RBNZ research effort on Digital Currency, More than 500 individuals and groups have made their voices heard via written submissions and over 18,000 responded to our online survey. 84% of respondents were worried about losing access to banknotes and coins (physical cash) and 90% of people were worried that introducing Digital Cash would result in their spending being monitored or controlled. What are your thoughts on #NewZealand deploying a Digital Currency?