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Crypto Scams Targeting Pacific Communities on the Rise, Say New Zealand Regulators
A rise in cryptocurrency and coronavirus investment scams has prompted authorities to launch an awareness campaign.
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Cryptopia Users Win Victory in Court Case Over Crypto Assets Worth Over $100M
In the fallout from a massive hack of the New Zealand cryptocurrency exchange, users at last have a little good news.
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New Zealand Plans to Drop 'Unfavorable' Sales Tax Treatment of Cryptocurrencies
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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New Zealand's ASB Bank Takes Stake in Trade Finance Blockchain Startup
ABS has invested a "significant" amount in TradeWindow, a startup working to put trade finance on a blockchain.
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New Zealand Tax Office Makes It Legal to Pay Salaries in Crypto
New Zealand's Inland Revenue Department has made it legal to receive salaries in cryptocurrency, and be taxed accordingly.
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Hacked Crypto Exchange Cryptopia Files for US Bankruptcy Protection
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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Hacked Cryptocurrency Exchange Cryptopia Goes Into Liquidation
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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Hackers Just Stole Another $180K in Ether From Cryptopia Exchange
Hackers still have control over cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia and have removed more funds, says blockchain data firm Elementus.
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New Zealand Police Keeping 'Open Mind' on Cryptopia Hack
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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New Zealand Crypto Exchange Cryptopia Goes Offline Citing Hack
New Zealand-based cryptocurrency exchange Cryptopia has gone offline claiming "significant" losses arising from a hack.
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