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Crypto Yield, Full Regulation: What the Australian Block Earner Decision Could Mean for New Zealand Businesses
A recent decision from Australia’s highest court reinforces a clear message to the crypto industry both across the Tasman and here in New Zealand: digital asset products can be...
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Taxation of cryptoassets for investors in New Zealand
Over the past decade, cryptocurrency, digital assets, or cryptoassets (crypto), have grown in both...
Taxation of cryptoassets and residency in New Zealand
Tax residency and crypto obligations Investors or speculators in cryptoassets (crypto) who have lived...
Taxation of cryptoassets for New Zealand businesses
Crypto trading – when are you in business? Individuals and entities engaged in the...
Blockchain expertise recognised in latest Chambers Global Practice Guide
During the past year, New Zealand’s blockchain market has seen significant activity, emphasising its...
Increasing blockchain adoption across New Zealand sectors
Blockchain adoption in New Zealand is progressing across multiple industries, driven by a mix...
Blockchain technology – our legal landscape
New Zealand’s legal framework is gradually adapting to blockchain innovation, but there remains a...
Webinar: taxation on cryptocurrencies and crypto transactions
The intersection of crypto, taxation and insolvency is evolving rapidly, and the stakes are...
NZ Blockchain technology law evolving at pace
Blockchain is a new concept for a lot of New Zealanders, however the market...
Chambers Global Practice Guide – Blockchain 2024
When it comes to regulating blockchain and cryptoassets, New Zealand is taking a cautious...
Get smart with smart contracts
The increasing use of smart contracts is saving users time and money, however there...
WATCH HERE: Key legal issues for crypto/web3 projects
Lane Neave Partners James Cochrane and Andrew Comer recently spent time with David Ding...
WATCH HERE: From paint to pixels – TechWeek 2023 with James Cochrane
On 18 May 2023 Lane Neave Partner James Cochrane joined BlockchainNZ’s Alison Mackie and...
LISTEN HERE: Crypto podcast with James Cochrane
What happens to your crypto if your relationship ends? Lane Neave Partner James Cochrane...
Nothing boring about digital assets and intellectual property
Alongside the world-wide takeover of cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), has come a range...
The Long Read: Keeping up with Crypto Influencer Liability
Social media has become an incredibly effective marketing tool for all types of businesses....
Permissioned distributed ledger technology governance
In a simplistic sense, distributed ledger technology, or DLT, involves spreading the record of...
Regulating cryptocurrencies in New Zealand
In September 2018 the Law Foundation published its report on cryptocurrencies.  You can access...
Cryptocurrencies – deciphering New Zealand’s approach to regulating digital tokens
If you’re thinking about providing a financial service in relation to cryptocurrencies, it’s critical...