David Ding is a self described futurist, and I haven’t yet decided if hes a bit mad, or a bit genius. I think its likely hes a bit of both. By day David is an innovationa advisor at callaghan innovation, hes deep in the start up and founder mindset, and loves the potential that immutable … Continue reading "BlockchainNZ Pod E18 with David Ding on Ternary Thinking Beyond Blockchain"

We are pleased to invite you to nominate yourself or another individual for BlockchainNZ’s Executive Council.  The purpose of BlockchainNZ is to support the growth of a sustainable blockchain ecosystem in New Zealand and advocate for blockchain technology in the public and private sectors. To achieve this purpose BlockchainNZ collaborates with others to:  Help connect the blockchain ecosystem. Promote the importance … Continue reading "BlockchainNZ – Seeking Nominations For Our Executive Council 2023"

Mike Bacina is a former software engineer turned lawyer that chairs the blockchain Australia organization. In this conversation we talk about de-banking and the regulatory environment in crypto. We touch on CBDCs, Blackrock, and Coinbase. Mike tells us what a blockchain lawyer does, And he plugs some of the speakers and events lined up for … Continue reading "BlockchainNZ Pod E17 with Michael Bacina on Banking Industry Friction"

There’s been a few changes over at BlockchainNZ. We recently said our farewells and well-wishes to our long-standing executive council chair, Bryan Ventura, as he pursues new ventures. I want to thank Bryan for bringing such a depth of knowledge of the blockchain and FinTech space and for helping us turn BlockchainNZ into what it is … Continue reading "Opportunities and challenges for web3 based businesses"

The national blockchain group has appealed to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her government to adopt a more dynamic attitude or it could prove costly to the New Zealand economy, given blockchain tech’s likely global impact.

Blockchain has the potential to offer many benefits to inject growth into the New Zealand economy, BlockchainNZ executive director Mark Pascall has just told a government select committee.

Blockchain has the potential to offer many benefits to inject growth into the New Zealand economy, BlockchainNZ executive director Mark Pascall has just told a government select committee.

BlockchainNZ will next week ask the government to research and prepare a blockchain strategy for New Zealand to get up to speed with other countries.

Auckland – Kiwis could be future leaders in the billion-dollar global blockchain market across government and industry, BlockchainNZ executive director Mark Pascall says.