The Ultimate Guide to Decentralized Finance

2026 · Kiwi Edition

Also known as DeFi.

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) represents a transformative shift in the financial landscape, leveraging blockchain technology to create transparent, inclusive, and efficient financial systems. It challenges traditional centralized institutions by enabling peer-to-peer transactions and reducing barriers to entry, fostering financial innovation and accessibility.

Exploring recent trends and developments in DeFi reveals its expanding role—from the rise of stablecoins as reliable digital assets to innovations in blockchain interoperability and institutional adoption challenges. Readers will find insights into how DeFi is shaping new forms of investment, payment solutions, and governance models, alongside discussions on security, regulatory considerations, and the evolving crypto ecosystem.

Engaging with stories tagged under Decentralized Finance offers an opportunity to understand the dynamic interplay between technology, finance, and regulation, as well as practical implications for investors, developers, and consumers navigating this rapidly evolving space.

Kiwi Decentralized Finance news
Analyst Insights
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Juniper Research · DeFi · Crypto
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
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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
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A deep dive into ANZ's travel insurance landscape - through the lens of payments
By Worldpay
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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
How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Wed, 24th Dec 2025
Interviews
Pepperstone Crypto: Digital assets go mainstream as investors take control of financial future
Discussing BitCoin
Last week
Recent news
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 Crypto
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 Crypto
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
“Is this the top?” Keeping a calm brain amidst the noise
About BitCoin
Mon, 8th Sep 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
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
Xero introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ small businesses
About iOS
Thu, 29th May 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
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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