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Bet365, Super Group, Skycity Face Coordinated New Zealand High Court Action Over Offshore Gambling

DIGIT — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:30:18 +0000

Three separate proceedings have been filed in the High Court at Auckland against bet365, Super Group, and Skycity over online gambling operations offered to New Zealand residents. Key Takeaways: Three NZ High Court proceedings filed against bet365, Super Group, and Skycity. Skycity class-action claim covers February 2020- 2026 player losses. Bet365 formally objects to New […]

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Crypto ATMs were just banned in New Zealand: Here’s why it matters

DIGIT — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:02:39 +0000

New Zealand’s financial watchdog outlawed crypto ATMs, citing regulatory gaps and AML concerns and raising questions about retail access and compliance.

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New Zealand Says Crypto ATM Ban Aims to Close Money Laundering Loophole

DIGIT — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 23:16:47 +0000

The New Zealand government has announced it is banning crypto ATMs as part of its efforts to enhance anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism measures. New Zealand Says It Is Targeting Criminals, Not Legitimate Businesses The New Zealand government has announced a ban on crypto ATMs to bolster its anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism […]

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Bankrupt Cryptopia exchange distributes $225M to hack victims

DIGIT — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:32:58 +0000

Initially owing creditors $4.2 million, Cryptopia’s liquidator Grant Thornton has distributed at least $225 million in crypto to hack victims in December.

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‘I’m not leaving’ — Megaupload’s Kim Dotcom to fight US extradition

DIGIT — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 03:54:24 +0000

“I love New Zealand. I’m not leaving,” said Bitcache and Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom on X after the New Zealand Justice Minister signed off on a United States extradition order.

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Kim Dotcom’s Extradition to US Approved by New Zealand Justice Minister

DIGIT — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:46:11 +0000

Kim Dotcom, the founder of Megaupload, may soon be extradited to the U.S. from New Zealand following a decision by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. Dotcom, who has long resisted extradition since an FBI raid in 2012, said he has a plan and expressed his affection for New Zealand. He is accused by the U.S. of […]

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New Zealand dollar stablecoin goes live through local crypto exchange

DIGIT — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 02:17:01 +0000

Easy Crypto launched the aptly named New Zealand Dollar Stablecoin (NZDD) in partnership with an Australian blockchain development firm.

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New Zealand parliamentary report advises against hasty crypto regulation

DIGIT — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 18:23:25 +0000

An independent report prepared for a House committee suggests the government foster the development of digital asset technology and regulate it cooperatively.

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New Zealand crypto exchange Dasset enters liquidation

DIGIT — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 10:00:09 +0000

Customers of Auckland-headquartered crypto exchange have been denied access to their funds.

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Crypto ‘regulatory approach isn’t needed now’ — New Zealand central bank

DIGIT — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 04:35:08 +0000

Reserve Bank of New Zealand however said that crypto and stablecoins should be more closely monitored.

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