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Wanted: Economist for Digital Currencies, Fintech as Bank of Canada Studies a Possible CBDC
18.10.2020
The move comes as the central bank continues to research how a central bank digital currency would work as well as the possible risks
With job listing, Canada’s central bank takes additional steps towards a CBDC
18.10.2020
The winning candidate's primary task will be to monitor the latest developments related to electronic money, but also research “the development of a CBDC”
Central banks should be ready with CBDCs, says Bank of Canada exec
15.10.2020
Timothy Lane says the central bank is developing a CBDC at "a good pace.”
Canadian Pacific Railway Seeks Logistics Boost From Blockchain Tech
13.10.2020
Canadian Pacific – in operation since 1881 – has joined blockchain-based logistics platform TradeLens
How to Buy Bitcoin with Credit Card in Canada
12.10.2020
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Bungled Theft of Bitcoin ATM Puts Canadian Business Out of Action
8.10.2020
The inept thieves reversed their pickup truck into the store window, after failing to nab the crypto ATM
CBDC Design Needs to Address Risk to Users, Says Bank of Canada
6.10.2020
Building an anonymous central bank digital currency (CBDC) presents security risks – not only to the issuer but to the users themselves, says the Bank of Canada
Bank of Canada calls central bank digital currencies risky, especially storage
5.10.2020
Is risk in the eye of the beholder?
Canadian Firm 3iQ’s Bitcoin Fund Listed on Gibraltar Stock Exchange
30.9.2020
The Gibraltar Stock Exchange said Tuesday that it listed a new bitcoin fund belonging to 3iQ Corp, a Canadian investment fund manager that focuses on new technologies and crypto assets. The announcement follows GSX Group’s recent launch of what it calls the Grid, “a venue to create...
Canadian Regulated Cryptocurrency Exchange Wealthsimple Begins Trading
23.9.2020
Following the regulatory sandbox approval by Canadian regulators, Wealthsimple announced that it has launched “Canada’s first regulated crypto platform.” The new crypto exchange is regulated by the federal government as well as regulators in 13 provinces and territories in Canada....
VIDYA’s Public Sale Marks the Dawn of a New Blockchain Gaming Era
23.9.2020
In 2017, the gaming world was revolutionized by the massive success of a simple blockchain game called CryptoKitties. It enabled players to breed and trade unique digital cats via a series of smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain. That simple concept led to a game that now boasts millions...
Are we dumb? Financial illiterates ‘twice as likely to own crypto’
23.9.2020
Those with less financial knowledge may be twice as likely to invest in crypto
Canada’s first regulated crypto exchange Wealthsimple Crypto goes live
22.9.2020
Winklevoss brothers-founded Gemini powers the first regulated crypto exchange in Canada
Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms Leases 2,000 Rigs From BlockFills, Has Option for Up to 7,000 More
21.9.2020
Bitfarms boost its mining power by 360 PH with the new lease, set to run for 24 months
No need for central bank digital currency in Australia says Reserve Bank
17.9.2020
Unlike China, Sweden, and Canada, Australia is reluctant to issue a CBDC
Walmart Canada’s blockchain freight supply chain proving its value
9.9.2020
One of the biggest retailers in the world is using blockchain to transform its supply chain
European crypto tax firms merge in bid to expand to North American markets
8.9.2020
Another crypto merger targets tax reporting
Consultancy firm to investigate blockchain transactions in QuadrigaCX case
8.9.2020
Lawyers representing creditors of the collapsed exchange QuadrigaCX have hired blockchain forensics specialists to help with the ongoing investigation
Coinberry Crypto Exchange Gets OSC Nod, Lloyd’s Cover as Canada’s Post-Quadriga Rules Tighten
2.9.2020
Following last year’s QuadrigaCX collapse and loss of client funds, Canada’s crypto exchanges are going the extra mile to rebuild the trust of consumers
A New Attempt to Tokenize Real Estate Projects in Mexico and Canada
31.8.2020
Digital transfer agent Vertalo has partnered with real estate platform MountX to tokenize more than 15 digital real estate projects in Mexico and Canada