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New Zealand Police Seize $90M Linked to Alleged BTC-e Exchange Operator
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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By Sebastian Sinclair
Jun 22, 2020 at 9:52 a.m. UTC
Jun 22, 2020
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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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By Sebastian Sinclair
May 13, 2020 at 9:17 a.m. UTC
May 13, 2020
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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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By Daniel Palmer
Apr 8, 2020 at 9:10 a.m. UTC
Apr 8, 2020
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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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By Daniel Palmer
Feb 25, 2020 at 12:41 p.m. UTC
Feb 25, 2020
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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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By Daniel Palmer
Aug 13, 2019 at 1:10 p.m. UTC
Aug 13, 2019
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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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By Daniel Palmer
Aug 12, 2019 at 1:15 p.m. UTC
Aug 12, 2019
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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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By Yogita Khatri
May 27, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
May 27, 2019
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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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By Yogita Khatri
May 15, 2019 at 7:50 a.m. UTC
May 15, 2019
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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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By Yogita Khatri
Jan 30, 2019 at 3:15 p.m. UTC
Jan 30, 2019
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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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By Yogita Khatri
Jan 16, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 16, 2019
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