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Binance’s Former CEO Changpeng Zhao Ordered to Surrender Passport in Updated Bail Terms
13.3.2024
Ex-Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao was instructed to give up his Canadian passport as part of a revised bail agreement, court documents filed Monday showed.
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Bitcoin Returns To All-Time High In Canadian Dollar After PM Said It “Destroyed” People’s Life Savings
4.3.2024
The price of Bitcoin (BTC) now trades at an all-time high against the Canadian dollar roughly seventeen months after the nation’s leader slammed digital currencies as an “irresponsible” investment.
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Canadian Crypto Custody Firm Balance Sees Assets Reach $2 Billion Amid Market Recovery
23.2.2024
Balance, a digital asset custodian based in Canada, has revealed that it has once again achieved $2 billion in assets under custody (AUC) amid the recent recovery in crypto markets.
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Crypto Infrastructure Firm Aquanow Obtains VASP License in Dubai
13.2.2024
Canadian-based crypto infrastructure firm Aquanow acquired a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from financial authorities in Dubai. In a Feb 12 announcement, Aquanow disclosed that it received the regulatory nod from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai to offer...
Canada Market Favors Crypto and Blockchain Investments Over Others in 2023
7.2.2024
Although investments in Canadian fintechs slowed down in 2023, crypto and blockchain-related investments dominated the scene. KPMG’s global Pulse of Fintech report published Tuesday found that VC-backed investments comprised over three-quarters of all deals, totaling 83 transactions valued...
British Columbia Court Backs Ban on Crypto Mining in Canadian Province
6.2.2024
Conifex, a B.C.-based cryptocurrency mining company, challenged B.C. Hydro's 18-month moratorium on mining
Bitcoin’s Fourth Halving, Nigerian Currency Plunges, Canadian Court Rebukes Trudeau, and More — Week in Review
4.2.2024
Anticipation is high for Bitcoin’s fourth network halving. Meanwhile, the Nigerian currency has hit a new low against the U.S. dollar, while in Canada, the Federal Court declared the freezing of crypto donations during the 2022 “Freedom Convoy” protests unconstitutional. Renowned...
Canadian Court Declares Freeze on Crypto Donations During ‘Freedom Convoy’ Protests Unconstitutional
25.1.2024
In a judicial rebuke, the Federal Court of Canada ruled that the Trudeau government’s decision to freeze cryptocurrencies during the 2022 “Freedom Convoy” protests was unconstitutional. Trudeau Government’s Emergency Powers Challenged: Court Rules Crypto Freeze Unlawful In a ruling...
Canadian Court Rules Government’s Freeze of Protester’s Crypto Donations Unconstitutional
24.1.2024
The Canadian Government’s decision to freeze digital assets and crypto donations toward protesting truckers in 2022 was deemed unconstitutional by the Canadian Federal Court. The Federal Court ruled against the government’s decision to freeze financial assets including digital assets...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Drops to $39,650 Amid Unconstitutional Canadian Law & GBTC Withdrawals
24.1.2024
In the In the realm of cryptocurrency, the latest Bitcoin price prediction becomes increasingly complex as the asset dips to $39,650, influenced by a blend of regulatory news and investment product dynamics. On Wednesday, Bitcoin registered a notable decline, trading at $39,653, marking a 1.03...
Canadian Regulator Proposes Rules for Crypto-Centric Public Investment Funds
19.1.2024
Source: Pixabay The Canadian Securities Administration (CSA), the country’s securities watchdog, has proposed new regulatory requirements for public investment funds that looks to invest in crypto assets. In a report released Thursday, the regulator announced certain rules that would restrict...
Kevin O’Leary says Institutions Won’t Use Spot Bitcoin ETFs and Hints at Next Trend in Crypto
12.1.2024
(Photo by Steven Ferdman/Getty Images) While the approval of spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States will further lead to the institutionalization of Bitcoin, Kevin O’Leary — a Canadian venture capitalist and CNBC personality — told Cryptonews that...
Monex Group Secures Majority Stake in Canada-based 3iQ
29.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Japan-based Monex Group is set to acquire a majority stake in Canadian crypto asset manager 3iQ. According to a press release published Thursday, 3iQ will collaborate with Coincheck, a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange acquired by Monex Group back in 2018, to bolster the digital...
Catalyx Exchange Halts Operations Post Security Breach, Probing Potential Insider Involvement
29.12.2023
Source: Jason Hafso / Pexels Canadian cryptocurrency exchange Catalyx has temporarily suspended trading and withdrawals on its platform after discovering a security breach that it suspects may involve one of its employees. The exchange said it believes that this breach has resulted in the loss of...
Crypto App Shakepay Reveals Data Breach Affecting a ‘Small Number’ of Customers
16.12.2023
In a recent announcement, Shakepay, the Canadian crypto app, disclosed a data breach involving unauthorized access to personal information of a select group of its customers. The breach, detected on Dec. 13, 2023, compromised data but did not affect any bank accounts, crypto wallets, or customer...
Crude oil’s decline causes Canadian Dollar’s winning streak to snap
5.12.2023
Crude Oil prices are down, and the Canadian Dollar – CAD – is taking a huge blow on its face. The WTI Crude Oil has slipped below $74 per barrel. While Canada experienced a bump in Housing Starts in October, the market sentiments are down with the US Initial Jobless Claims....
15 Best Instant Withdrawal Casinos Canada in December 2023
1.12.2023
Looking for an online casino in Canada that offers fast withdrawals? In this guide, we compare the 15 best instant withdrawal casinos in Canada. Read on to discover Canadian casino sites with the fastest payouts, largest bonuses, the widest range of games, and the overall best customer experience....
Canadian Crypto Drive Slows in 2023, Users Cite Wider Market Factors
30.11.2023
Source: Pixabay The number of Canadian cryptocurrency users has dropped in 2023 due to bear market fears and wider macroeconomic factors, a new survey shows. A Crypto Asset Survey published by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) was conducted to show consumer interaction with virtual assets...
Canadians Support Cash Payments Over CBDCs: Report
30.11.2023
Source: Jason Hafso / Pexels Canadians are less enthusiastic about a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) opting for traditional payment methods despite wider awareness, a new survey shows. The Digital Canadian Dollar Public Consultation Report published by the Bank of Canada highlighted...
Digital Canadian dollar fails to impress despite high awareness
30.11.2023
People who were aware of CBDCs were more reluctant to adopt the technology when compared to those who didn't know about it