The Ultimate Guide to Blockchain

2026 · Kiwi Edition

Blockchain technology represents a transformative breakthrough in how data and transactions are recorded and verified, promising to enhance transparency, security, and efficiency across various industries. By leveraging a decentralized ledger system, blockchain eliminates the need for intermediaries and enables trustless, tamper-proof record-keeping.

Our collection of stories explores the broad impact and evolving applications of blockchain beyond its cryptocurrency origins. From banking and fintech innovations to supply chain transparency, digital identity management, and data protection, blockchain is reshaping traditional business models and security frameworks. Readers can discover insights into current trends, key challenges, emerging use cases, and expert perspectives that reveal both the potential and practical considerations of adopting blockchain technology.

Whether you're interested in understanding blockchain's role in digital finance, its implications for cybersecurity, or its integration with other cutting-edge technologies like AI and IoT, this tag offers a comprehensive view into the ongoing blockchain revolution. Dive in to learn how blockchain is driving innovation, disrupting markets, and influencing the future of digital interaction.

Kiwi Blockchain news
Analyst Insights
Autonomous AI 'agentic customers' set to reshape banks
Gartner · Blockchain · Data Protection
Last month
Expert columns
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By Aparna Watal of Halfords IP
Last week
An open letter to the IRD: supporting clarity while enabling growth
By Paul Quickenden of Swyftx
Last week
Pay your crypto taxes, just don't pay too much
By Paul Quickenden of Swyftx
Last month
The disappearance of crypto and the rebirth of finance
By Jason Titman of Swyftx
Last month
Fintech must match tech progress with true inclusion
By Georgia Hanias of Ecology Media
Last month
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
By Rasangi De Silva
Last month
Easy Crypto migrates customers to Swyftx: Crypto is growing up; the tools must too
By Easy Crypto
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
2026 begins: Crypto's heavyweight rumble - round by round
By Easy Crypto
Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
How five digital forces will redefine banking by 2026
By Dominik Wurzer of G+D Netcetera
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Broken rails, better rails: why TradFi needs DeFi now
By Paul Quickenden of Swyftx
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
Starting 2026 strong: how investors can navigate the new year with clarity and confidence
By Paul Quickenden of Swyftx
Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
US rate decision reverberates across global technology and investment markets
By Staff Writer of Groomlead
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Why resilience won't future-proof our supply chains
By Farokh Ghadially of Schneider Electric
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Dear Santa - A Christmas wishlist for crypto owners (2025 edition)
By Paul Quickenden of Swyftx New Zealand
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Interviews
Pepperstone Crypto: Digital assets go mainstream as investors take control of financial future
Discussing BitCoin
Last week
Recent news
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About Collaboration
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
NZTech rebrands as Tech New Zealand, uniting groups
About Software-as-a-Service
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Have we finally broken Bitcoin's four-year cycle?
About BitCoin
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
“Not my keys, not my crypto?” Maybe it's time for an upgrade?
About BitCoin
Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Industry leaders urge blockchain policy to protect NZ GDP future
About Collaboration
Tue, 14th Oct 2025
AI agents meet stablecoins…when money gets interesting!
About Spotify
Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Locate Technologies appoints Janine Grainger as Bitcoin drive begins
About BitCoin
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Crypto: From grey zone to growth zone
About Crypto
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
“Is this the top?” Keeping a calm brain amidst the noise
About BitCoin
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
How to invest like you're uber rich (even if you're not!)
About Investment
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Could Bitcoin finally be 'mooning'?
About BitCoin
Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Stablecoins, smart contracts and the rise of more intelligent cash
About Digital wallets
Mon, 30th Jun 2025
New Zealand crypto traders move to Bitcoin & stablecoins in Q1
About BitCoin
Fri, 2nd May 2025
NFTs aren't just art - they will shape your future
About Gaming
Mon, 10th Mar 2025
New Zealand hosts first Web 3 hackathon to explore solutions
About EduTech
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Meme coins: boom, bust and billion-dollar gambles
About BitCoin
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
'Crypto is a tax-free investment' (*and other crypto tax myths!)
About Taxation
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Maori-led fund seeks $100 million with Ethereum focus
About Market
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Crypto's tech doesn't like people
About Cloud Services
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
Why your money buys less every year — and how to fight back
About BitCoin
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
Job moves
Locate Technologies appoints Janine Grainger as Bitcoin drive begins
Move at NZX
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Easy Crypto appoints ONZM Mitchell Pham to its Board
Move at Easy Crypto
Wed, 10th May 2023
SMX strengthens team with new CTO
Move at SMX
Thu, 16th Feb 2023
Blockchain NZ appoints Ben Rose as Executive Council
Move at Auckland University
Fri, 4th Nov 2022
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