The Ultimate Guide to Crypto

2026 · Kiwi Edition

‘Digital money’ was ushered in with the 2008 invention and 2009 launch of Bitcoin. While still the most popular and nominally valuable of them all, there are thousands of cryptocurrencies available in the market today. Cryptocurrencies are created with encryption algorithms and are intended as a store of value or a means of exchange, and are generally (but not always) based on blockchain technology. Blockchain is a distributed ledger enforced by a network of independent computers.
Kiwi Crypto news
Analyst Insights
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This month
Expert columns
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
Tap into the future: How the University of Sydney transformed campus life with digital ID
By Gallagher Security
Last month
Fintech must match tech progress with true inclusion
By Georgia Hanias of Ecology Media
Last month
Why fintech needs more women in the room where risk decisions are made
By Kristina Nikipolska of xpate
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A deep dive into ANZ's travel insurance landscape - through the lens of payments
By Worldpay
Last month
Building payments that work for everyone: Why diverse teams are the key to secure innovation
By Lucy Anderson of Global Payments
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
Five insurance payment trends shaping Australia and New Zealand
By Abbigail Granada of Worldpay
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Broken rails, better rails: why TradFi needs DeFi now
By Paul Quickenden of Swyftx
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
The future of authentication in 2026: Insights from Yubico's experts
By Ronnie Manning of Yubico
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Top Fraud Trends and Considerations for 2026
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Mon, 5th Jan 2026
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 Data Protection
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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About Gaming
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
AI-driven cybercrime to reshape online trust by 2026
About Trends & Predictions
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Bitcoin 2.0 - 2025 is the year crypto grew up (mostly!)
About BitCoin
Tue, 2nd 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
Swyftx becomes first crypto sponsor of Super Rugby Pacific teams
About Marketing
Mon, 13th Oct 2025
Swyftx signs first crypto sponsorship with NZ Warriors rugby team
About Rugby
Fri, 10th 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 Opinion
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
“Is this the top?” Keeping a calm brain amidst the noise
About BitCoin
Mon, 8th Sep 2025
AI gives cyber criminals new tools in evolving ransomware threat
About Malware
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Papamoa Beach section could be New Zealand's first Bitcoin sale
About BitCoin
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Calls grow for KiwiSaver diversification as Bitcoin yields soar
About BitCoin
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Bitcoin settles billboard campaign deal in Christchurch, NZ
About Marketing
Fri, 8th Aug 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
Bitcoin breaks the rules - but that might just be the point
About BitCoin
Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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
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