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New Zealand bans Polymarket
The New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs has deemed Polymarket & Kalshi illegal gambling platforms, with no plans to enforce with individual user penalties.
Harry Satoshi26 Feb 2026
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No, New Zealand schools are not teaching students cryptocurrency
Repeated viral claims that the 2026 refreshed NCEA curriculum will include education on crypto have spread to hundreds of thousands - while the Ministry of Education affirms such claims are false.
Harry Satoshi28 Jan 2026
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Bitcoin Policy Institute NZ calls for $1,000 tax break on small payments
The Bitcoin Policy Institute NZ launch event and paper proposes tax exemptions for transactions under $1,000, aiming to make BTC everyday money, not just speculation.
Harry Satoshi23 Nov 2025
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