New Zealand

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New Zealand Police Seize $90M Linked to Alleged BTC-e Exchange Operator

Sebastian SinclairJun 22, 2020

The bank funds are said to be linked to Russian Alexander Vinnik, who allegedly ran the defunct crypto exchange BTC-e.

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Crypto Scams Targeting Pacific Communities on the Rise, Say New Zealand Regulators

Sebastian SinclairMay 13, 2020

A rise in cryptocurrency and coronavirus investment scams has prompted authorities to launch an awareness campaign.

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New Zealand Stock Exchange Hit Repeatedly by Cybercriminals Demanding Bitcoin

Sebastian SinclairAug 27, 2020

NZX has halted trading for the third day in a row as a result of cybercriminals attempting to extort cryptocurrency.

Cryptopia

Cryptopia Users Win Victory in Court Case Over Crypto Assets Worth Over $100M

Daniel PalmerApr 8, 2020

In the fallout from a massive hack of the New Zealand cryptocurrency exchange, users at last have a little good news.

Tax

New Zealand Plans to Drop ‘Unfavorable’ Sales Tax Treatment of Cryptocurrencies

Daniel PalmerFeb 25, 2020

New Zealand's Inland Revenue Department is considering how best to change its tax regimen so cryptocurrencies aren't at a disadvantage.

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Investment

New Zealand’s ASB Bank Takes Stake in Trade Finance Blockchain Startup

Daniel Palmer

ABS has invested a "significant" amount in TradeWindow, a startup working to put trade finance on a blockchain.

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Tax

New Zealand Tax Office Makes It Legal to Pay Salaries in Crypto

Daniel Palmer

New Zealand's Inland Revenue Department has made it legal to receive salaries in cryptocurrency, and be taxed accordingly.

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Law

Hacked Crypto Exchange Cryptopia Files for US Bankruptcy Protection

Yogita Khatri

Cryptopia has filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. seeking to preserve vital user data held on servers in Arizona

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Exchanges

Hacked Cryptocurrency Exchange Cryptopia Goes Into Liquidation

Yogita Khatri

Cryptopia, the crypto exchange hit by a major hack in mid-January, has appointed professional services firm Grant Thornton as liquidator.

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Crime

Hackers Just Stole Another $180K in Ether From Cryptopia Exchange

Yogita Khatri

Hackers still have control over cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia and have removed more funds, says blockchain data firm Elementus.

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Crime

New Zealand Police Keeping ‘Open Mind’ on Cryptopia Hack

Yogita Khatri

New Zealand Police says the investigation into the hack of crypto exchange Cryptopia is complex and it's keeping an "open mind" on all possibilities.

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Crime

New Zealand Crypto Exchange Cryptopia Goes Offline Citing Hack

Yogita Khatri

New Zealand-based cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia has gone offline claiming "significant" losses arising from a hack.

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Scams

Fake News Site Used New Zealand Prime Minister to Pump Bitcoin Startup

Wolfie Zhao

A fake news site used images of New Zealand's prime minister in sponsored posts on Facebook to promote a bitcoin firm.

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Crime

New Zealand Watchdog Warns Investors Over Marketplace ICO

Nikhilesh De

New Zealand's financial markets watchdog has warned citizens from investing in an initial coin offering for an online marketplace.

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