New Zealand
New ZealandNot active
No crypto licensing regime; VASPs are supervised only for AML/CFT, mainly by the Department of Internal Affairs.
There is no dedicated crypto regime to follow in New Zealand yet. We keep it on the map and will open a full rulebook when that changes.
Nearby markets at a glance
How the markets Four Pillars tracks in full across Oceania stand on the questions people ask about New Zealand, each linked to its full rulebook.
| Market | Exchanges | Stablecoins | Tokenisation | Retail | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AustraliaAn early AML registrant for crypto exchanges that is now pulling platforms, stablecoins and tokenisation into full financial services law. | Partial | Developing | Partial | Comprehensive | Comprehensive |
AustraliaLatest news.
From local outlets, summarised in English.
- New Zealand ACT Party: Investment gains from virtual assets held for more than one year would be tax-exempt
Digital Asset - New Zealand ACT Party proposes capital gains tax exemption for crypto assets held over one year
Odaily - Bitget Completes Financial Service Provider (FSPR) Registration in New ZealandOdaily
Papua New GuineaNot active
FijiNot active