New Zealand plans to include digital currencies in its 2026 financial education program

According to Cryptopolitan, New Zealand's Minister of Education, Erica Stanford, has announced that starting from 2026, New Zealand will incorporate compulsory financial literacy courses into the national curriculum. These courses will be aimed at students from grades 1 to 10 and are planned to become mandatory by 2027. The curriculum will include understanding modern payment systems, such as digital assets, as well as tracking market indicators like token prices. This is a key initiative to equip the next generation with comprehensive financial awareness in a digital economy environment.

The new curriculum will gradually develop students' financial capabilities: students in grades 1 to 5 will learn the basics of earning, spending, and saving money, as well as acquire bank account management skills; students in grades 6 to 10 will be introduced to more complex topics such as investment, interest, taxes, and insurance. The New Zealand Ministry of Education will collaborate with the Retirement Commission and other financial education institutions to provide relevant educational support. Reports indicate that modern financial literacy education will also cover digital assets and blockchain technology, as they are reshaping the global payment system.