In 2024, the New Zealand market value stood at USD 2.56 billion.
Our forecast scenarios estimate the New Zealand Fintech-enabled DeFi Market will be USD 19.30 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 23.7% over the forecast horizon.
The market emphasizes cautious innovation, with DeFi explored mainly through research, payments efficiency, and infrastructure readiness.
New Zealand’s central bank continued evaluating digital asset and blockchain implications during 2024, shaping a measured approach to DeFi-related financial services.
DataCube Research Report (Jan 2026): This analysis uses 2024 as the actual year, 2025 as the estimated year, and calculates CAGR for the 2025-2033 period.
*Research Methodology: This report is based on DataCube’s proprietary 3-stage forecasting model, combining primary research, secondary data triangulation, and expert validation.
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