May 25, 2025

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Wellington man arrested as part of FBI investigation into cryptocurrency scam

The man appeared in the Auckland District Court on Friday. Photo: RNZ/Marika Khabazi A Wellington man has been arrested as part of an FBI investigation into an organised criminal group which is alleged to have stolen cryptocurrency valued at $450 million. Detective Inspector Christiaan Barnard said 13 people faced charges, after search warrants were executed

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Crypto

France faces calls to bolster security for crypto firms after kidnappings

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said he would meet industry professionals to discuss how to prevent future kidnappings. Photo: Hans Lucas via AFP / Xose Bouzas France on Wednesday faced calls to bolster security for cryptocurrency firms, after armed men attempted to snatch the daughter and grandson of the Paymium platform from a Paris street

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Investors

‘Golden visa’ shutting out Chinese investors, legal experts say

Photo: RNZ Legal experts have been left perplexed by Immigration New Zealand’s interpretation of regulations related to the investment visa pathway for Chinese nationals. The government upgraded the Active Investor Plus visa on 1 April to help encourage growth and make investing in New Zealand more attractive for overseas individuals. The updated information on Immigration

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Investors

Commercial property increasingly popular with investors

Commercial property has become increasingly popular with Mum and Dad investors, offering higher returns than residential properties. There have been been price corrections of up to 25- 30 percent in some areas, Rethink Group said. Photo: 123rf.com Rethink Group chief executive Scott O’Neill said there were compelling reasons for investors to favour commercial over residential

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