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Bank of Canada Redirects Efforts Away From Retail CBDC
23.9.2024
The Bank of Canada has announced a strategic shift away from developing a retail Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to focus on broader payments system research and policy development. This decision follows a public consultation in 2023, which revealed significant privacy concerns among...
Canada Moves Away From Retail CBDC, Shifts Focus to Broader Payments
23.9.2024
Canada is shifting its focus away from a retail central bank digital currency after years of research, its central bank announced last week
AI may lead to inflationary pressures: Bank of Canada
21.9.2024
According to the Bank of Canada’s Governor Tiff Macklem, central banks need to be closely attuned to how AI is affecting inflation, both indirectly through overall demand and supply and directly through price-setting behavior
Bank of Canada just says no to retail CBDC in reshuffling of priorities
20.9.2024
Regulating and speeding up payments without a CBDC are more important to the Canadian central bank
Bank of Canada just says no to retail CBDC in reshuffling of priorities
20.9.2024
Regulating and speeding up payments without a CBDC are more important to the Canadian central bank
Canadian Court Orders Man to Repay $1.2 Million in Bitcoin Loan Dispute
1.9.2024
A court in British Columbia, Canada, has ordered Daniel Tambosso to repay Hung Nguyen $1.2 million for a loan of 22 bitcoins made in 2021. Nguyen, a Canadian real estate agent, claimed the loan constituted his entire savings, and Tambosso’s failure to repay has severely impacted his finances...
Pierre Poilievre Backs Bill to Ban Central Bank Digital Currency in Canada
16.8.2024
Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, backs a bill that seeks to ban central bank digital currency (CBDC) in Canada. He argues that a CBDC would give the government excessive control over finances, threatening privacy and economic freedom. “It’s time to put...
Exchanges gear up crypto advocacy in Canada as elections loom
14.8.2024
Cointelegraph’s Sam Bourgi discussed Canada’s evolving regulatory landscape with Kraken and Coinbase at the Blockchain Futurist Conference, highlighting areas where the country still lags
Canadian regulators are looking to investor protection with stablecoin rules — CIRO
13.8.2024
CIRO executive Suzanne Lasrado offered her opinion on the regulatory guidelines affecting Canadian stablecoin users at the Blockchain Futurist Conference
WonderFi expands to Australia — Blockchain Futurist Conference
13.8.2024
The crypto firm merged with Coinsmart and Coinsquare in 2023, securing $1 billion in assets under management in the same year
Ex-Bitfarms interim CEO steps down amid board shakeup
13.8.2024
Bitfarms announced a new member and leadership to its board as Riot Platforms’ still appeared poised to replace three members in October
Canada needs to overhaul crypto regulations —Coinbase exec
13.8.2024
The Canadian government has previously come under fire for undermining the economic freedom of its citizens and freezing crypto donations
Canadian crypto exchange gambled away $9.5M of users’ Bitcoin and Ether
13.8.2024
The British Columbia Securities Commission reveals how ezBtc’s founder misappropriated millions in customer funds for personal use, leading to significant investor losses
Canadian crypto exchange gambled away $9.5M users’ Bitcoin and Ether
13.8.2024
The British Columbia Securities Commission reveals how ezBtc’s founder misappropriated millions in customer funds for personal use, leading to significant investor losses
HODL Digital Services Expands as Canada’s Leading Bitcoin ATM Network
7.8.2024
PRESS RELEASE. HODL Digital Services, the premier provider of Buy and Sell Bitcoin ATMs in Canada, is proud to announce its continued expansion across the country. With an extensive network of machines located in Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, and now in Alberta. HODL Bitcoin ATMs offer...
Canada Sets Deadline for Crypto Platforms to Join CIRO
7.8.2024
The Canadian regulators have laid strict guidelines that all Crypto trading platforms (CTPs) must become full members of…
Canadian crypto exchanges face deadline for CIRO membership
6.8.2024
Crypto traders have been on interim rules since March 2021, and it’s time to finalize membership in the securities industry's self-regulatory organization
ARK buys $21M of 3iQ Ether staking ETF, dumps $14.6M in Coinbase
2.8.2024
Cathie Wood’s ARK has resumed active trading of crypto-related stocks like Coinbase, 3iQ Ether staking ETF, Robinhood and its own spot Bitcoin ETF
Canada Crypto Week Set For Aug 11-17, 2024: Anchor Event Blockchain Futurist Conference Hosts Multiple Sub-Events Onsite
22.7.2024
Toronto, July 22, 2024 – Canada Crypto Week, a week-long series of Web3 and AI events, is set to take place from August 11-17, 2024 in Toronto, Canada. Blockchain Futurist Conference serves as the anchor event for Canada Crypto Week, providing a central hub for the majority of the week’s...
Global Crypto Advocacy Movement Reaches Canada
13.7.2024
Stand with Crypto, a global movement advocating for sensible crypto innovation and policy, has expanded to Canada. Originating in the U.S. with over 1.1 million advocates, the movement is now active in the UK and aims to amplify Canadian voices. With approximately 5 million crypto holders...