A new stablecoin pegged to the New Zealand dollar, NZDD, has been launched through a strategic partnership between New Zealand-based crypto exchange Easy Crypto and Australian blockchain development firm Labrys.
Currently deployed on the Ethereum blockchain, NZDD has ambitious expansion plans to integrate with various blockchain ecosystems, including Polygon, BNB Smart Chain, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Coinbase’s Base. This multi-chain approach aims to enhance accessibility and cater to a broader user base.
Easy Crypto, motivated by a vision to empower New Zealanders in the crypto space, identified a need for a domestic stablecoin. According to Janine Grainger, co-founder and CEO of Easy Crypto, the NZDD addresses a significant challenge faced by New Zealanders using U.S. dollar-pegged tokens. She stated, “It was harder for New Zealanders to maximize their profits, and the NZDD aims to bridge that gap by providing a stablecoin directly pegged to the local currency.”
Grainger further emphasized the transformative potential of NZDD, asserting that it would propel New Zealand into the digital era by offering a “digital, programmable currency that can do everything the NZD can do.” This move aligns with the broader global trend toward integrating traditional finance with blockchain technology, opening up new possibilities for financial innovation and inclusion.
As NZDD makes its debut, eyes are on the collaborative efforts of Easy Crypto and Labrys to reshape the financial landscape in New Zealand and pave the way for a more seamless integration of digital assets into mainstream economic activities.
