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Swyftx becomes first crypto sponsor of Super Rugby Pacific teams

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Brisbane-based digital asset platform Swyftx has become the first cryptocurrency sponsor of New Zealand's Super Rugby Pacific teams.
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Swyftx signs first crypto sponsorship with NZ Warriors rugby team

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Swyftx signs landmark multi-year crypto sponsorship with New Zealand Warriors, marking the first crypto deal with a pro sports team in New Zealand.
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PAM secures NZD $570,000 to launch family admin app in the US

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Wellington startup PAM raises NZD $570,000 seed funding to launch its AI-powered family admin app in the US, easing parental stress worldwide.
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Locate Technologies appoints Janine Grainger as Bitcoin drive begins

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Locate Technologies appoints Janine Grainger to its board as it plans to become New Zealand’s first listed Bitcoin treasury firm on the NZX exchange.
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Crypto: From grey zone to growth zone

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Crypto adoption stalls near 20% in Australia amid regulatory fears, but clear rules could boost trust and unlock widespread growth and investment potential.
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“Is this the top?” Keeping a calm brain amidst the noise

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Bitcoin's soaring highs spark questions of timing and risk; a calm, disciplined plan beats chasing peaks in the unpredictable crypto market.
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Papamoa Beach section could be New Zealand’s first Bitcoin sale

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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A beachside section on Papamoa Beach may become New Zealand’s first property sale settled using Bitcoin, marking a new era in crypto real estate.
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Swyftx acquires Caleb & Brown to target wealthy US investors

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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Swyftx is acquiring US crypto brokerage Caleb & Brown to target wealthy investors, marking the largest crypto acquisition in Australasian history.
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Swyftx acquires Easy Crypto, expands ANZ crypto presence

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Australian exchange Swyftx has acquired New Zealand's leading crypto platform, Easy Crypto, enhancing its presence in the trans-Tasman digital asset market.
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New Zealand hosts first Web 3 hackathon to explore solutions

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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New Zealand will host its inaugural Web 3 hackathon at the University of Auckland, focusing on innovative solutions like government expenditure tracking.
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Meme coins: boom, bust and billion-dollar gambles

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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The launch of the $Trump meme coin saw an astonishing market peak of over USD $14.5 billion, only to crash 66% shortly thereafter, leaving many traders devastated.
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‘Crypto is a tax-free investment’ (*and other crypto tax myths!)

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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As crypto gains popularity, common myths about tax obligations arise, but experts stress that profits made from crypto transactions are taxable in New Zealand.
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Bitcoin: What’s Trump got to do with it?

Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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Ripple's £5 million donation to Donald Trump's inaugural fund, alongside significant backing from crypto firms, highlights a strategic shift in US politics.
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Why your money buys less every year — and how to fight back

Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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As inflation erodes purchasing power, experts advise investing in assets that outpace price rises to safeguard your finances against currency debasement.
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No question is a stupid question: a guide to crypto right now

Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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With crypto dominating headlines and social media, newcomers are urged to ask questions and understand the market before diving into investing.
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Bitcoin is about to hit an all-time high! Now what?

Wed, 6th Nov 2024
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As Bitcoin nears an all-time high, investors like Sarah are eager to understand the market cycle and develop sound strategies for their investments.
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Is Crypto gambling? Let’s ‘roll the dice’ on this debate

Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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As cryptocurrencies polarise opinion, the debate rages: is crypto merely gambling, or a daring avenue for diversifying investments?.
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Questions NOT to ask a crypto investor

Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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At social gatherings, crypto investors often face cringeworthy questions about their investments, revealing widespread misconceptions about the digital currency world.
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‘How much crypto users buy’ is the wrong success metric for a crypto exchange

Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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Easy Crypto reveals it returned NZD $2.7M to customers affected by fraud, shifting focus from trading volume to security and user protection in the crypto space.
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Easy Crypto reveals $2.7m returned to fraud victims

Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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Easy Crypto becomes the first exchange to disclose fraud refunds totalling $2.7M, stressing security as about 50% of Aussies & Kiwis show crypto interest.