FMA Seeks Feedback on the Classification of New Zealand Dollar Payment Stablecoins
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On November 9, 2026, the New Zealand Financial Markets Authority (FMA) launched a consultation on a draft classification for New Zealand dollar payment stablecoins. The draft proposes excluding qualifying payment stablecoins from being considered financial products under the Financial Markets Conduct Act. Relevant conditions include being backed by New Zealand dollars held by a bank and being redeemable at par. The report also notes that New Zealand currently has no licensing law specifically targeting crypto assets or stablecoins. The current development is that the FMA has launched a consultation seeking feedback on the regulatory classification of New Zealand dollar payment stablecoins.
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New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority (FMA) launched a consultation on November 9 on a draft classification for NZD payment stablecoins, proposing to exclude eligible payment coins from being considered financial products under the Financial Markets Conduct Act. Conditions include being backed by NZD held by a bank and redeemable at par; New Zealand currently has no dedicated licensing law for crypto assets or stablecoins.
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