Easy Crypto launches new NZD-backed stablecoin

Easy Crypto launches new NZD-backed stablecoin
CEO Janine Grainger, front, says stablecoin can become the infrastructure for the digitalisation of NZ's payments. (Image: Easy Crypto)
Ben Moore
Easy Crypto, a New Zealand-based cryptocurrency exchange, is launching its own crypto wallet and a stablecoin, the New Zealand Digital Dollar (NZDD).Wallets have been a fundamental part of cryptocurrencies since the earliest days, while stablecoins are newer and aim to bridge the gap between traditional ‘fiat’ currency and crypto.Easy Crypto chief executive and co-founder Janine Grainger said the two projects came out of the quieter crypto markets this year.“We have a saying in crypto that the bear market is when you build, an...

More Editor's Picks

On the Money: A sports star joins Craigs, Vero centre and more
Editor's Picks

On the Money: A sports star joins Craigs, Vero centre and more

Mark Mitchell's fitness regime, Canadian billionaires, and more. 

Victoria Young 22 Mar 2025
Du Val debt balloons to $306 million
Property

Du Val debt balloons to $306 million

Statutory managers chase strange GST transactions and founder drawings.

Maria Slade 21 Mar 2025
Investor Jim Grenon challenges NZME board on dividend excesses
Markets Exclusive

Investor Jim Grenon challenges NZME board on dividend excesses

PLUS: NZME reveals talks it was having with rival publisher Stuff are on hold. 

Compass accused of ‘failing legal obligations’
Law & Regulation

Compass accused of ‘failing legal obligations’

Compass is required to offer a new job or pay redundancy to vulnerable staff – lawyer.

Michael Neilson 21 Mar 2025