FinTechNZ News
James Brown, General Manager of FinTechNZ discusses how Blockchain could become a key enabler of Open Banking. There’s recently been a lot of talk in the news about Blockchain and … Continue reading "How Blockchain can become a key enabler of Open Banking"
19 July 2018
Local News and Events
Why NZ can be a block party
Source: ANZ With an innovative culture, good skills and businesses that know each other and collaborate already, New Zealand is an ideal petri dish to develop blockchain technology, according to a panel of … Continue reading "Why NZ can be a block party"
11 July 2018
Local News and Events
Beyond the Hype – A Practical Use Case of Blockchain Technology
Mitchell Pham shares his perspective on the applications of Blockchain beyond cryptocurrencies: Many Blockchain conversations seem to focus on crypto finance – the issuance of currency or tokens to raise … Continue reading "Beyond the Hype – A Practical Use Case of Blockchain Technology"
15 May 2018
FinTechNZ News
New Zealand becoming global centre for Blockchain
New Zealand is becoming a global blockchain centre, FintechNZ general manager James Brown says. New Zealand is a living laboratory for global tech developments and inventions and Kiwis are producing … Continue reading "New Zealand becoming global centre for Blockchain"
25 March 2018
FinTechNZ News
NZ tech stars lead world first blockchain launch
New Zealand tech stars are leading a global team in launching the world’s first ever blockchain platform for the multi-billion-dollar global online ratings and review industry.
11 January 2018
Research and Trends
67 Insane facts about Bitcoin
Source: bitcoinplay.net Bitcoin is a virtual currency that uses Blockchain technology for secure payments and storing money electronically, without requiring a bank or a person’s name. Satoshi Nakamoto created this … Continue reading "67 Insane facts about Bitcoin"
11 January 2018
Local News and Events
FMA commentary on ICOs and cryptocurrencies
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has published commentary on initial coin offers (ICOs) and cryptocurrency services alongside online resources for investors.
02 November 2017
InsurTechNZ News
Blockchain in insurance: successful proof-of-concept shows it’s ready for prime time
Article by Shaun Crawford on LinkedIn Blockchain and distributed ledger technologies have the potential to change the traditional insurance model for the better and make the entire industry more efficient, … Continue reading "Blockchain in insurance: successful proof-of-concept shows it’s ready for prime time"
20 September 2017
Global News and Events
How Blockchain Is Kickstarting the Financial Lives of Refugees
Finland’s digital money system for asylum seekers shows what blockchain technology can offer the unbanked. For a refugee in a new country, identity—at least in the official sense—can be among … Continue reading "How Blockchain Is Kickstarting the Financial Lives of Refugees"
07 September 2017