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Institutional crypto interest hasn’t been affected by COVID-19
30.8.2020
In a world where almost every asset has shown vulnerability, digital assets have proven themselves to be reliable
After Empire’s Exit Scam, Darknet Market Patrons Scramble to Find Alternatives
29.8.2020
Ever since the darknet market (DNM) Empire went under, DNM patrons have been scrambling to find reliable marketplaces on the deep web. On forums, individuals are discussing which markets are safe, the logistics of how to use different DNMs, and how much they lost from Empire Market’s exit...
Geopolitical risks prevail as new players emerge in the crypto mining space
28.8.2020
China is not the only country that wants control of this highly coveted industry
Canadian Exchange Shakepay Gets Cold Wallet Insurance to Protect Customer Funds
26.8.2020
Canadian crypto exchange Shakepay has secured cold wallet insurance through Aon with Lloyd's of London underwriters
Waterloo residents have lost $430k to crypto scams this year
25.8.2020
Bitcoin scammers have thus far proven to be unstoppable in Canada
BitMEX is not registered to operate in Ontario, says regulator
25.8.2020
Where in Canada BitMEX is allowed to offer its services?
Corporate Crypto Reserve Status: Software Firm Snappa Swaps 40% Cash Reserves for Bitcoin
25.8.2020
On Monday, Canadian graphics software company, Snappa, revealed that it was holding bitcoin as a reserve asset. Snappa follows the firms Microstrategy and the Canadian restaurant chain Tahini’s by deciding to convert cash reserves into the scarce crypto asset. The graphics software firm...
Bitmex Restricts Ontario Residents as Mandated by Canadian Regulator
24.8.2020
Cryptocurrency derivatives exchange Bitmex will be restricting access to users from Ontario, Canada, starting the beginning of next month. The company says the restrictions are mandated by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC). Bitmex Stops Servicing Users in Ontario Bitmex, a cryptocurrency...
Crypto Derivatives Exchange BitMEX to Block Ontario Traders
24.8.2020
The veteran cryptocurrency derivatives exchange is to block users in Ontario, apparently at the behest of the local securities regulator
Canadian Restaurant Chain Tahini’s Converts All Cash Reserves Into Bitcoin
23.8.2020
Canada-based Middle Eastern restaurant chain Tahini’s has converted all of its cash reserves into bitcoin. The company says bitcoin offers a much better alternative to cash savings. From Cash Savings to Bitcoin Middle Eastern restaurant chain Tahini’s has announced via Twitter that...
Why the Rise of the CBDC Is Bad for Your Privacy
22.8.2020
Like, hate, or fear them, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are on their way. There will be no stopping them. From Sweden to Thailand and China to Canada, governments the world over are experimenting with CBDCs. While most are being undertaken as pilots at this stage, China’s is all...
Middle Eastern Restaurant Chain Converts Entire Reserves to BTC
20.8.2020
The Middle Eastern restaurant, with three locations across Ontario, announced it would be switching its cash reserves to crypto
Winklevoss' Gemini Adds Support for Hong Kong, Australian and Canadan Dollars
17.8.2020
Gemini now supports the fiat currencies of Hong Kong, Australia and Canada
Mining Firm Hut 8 Reports 28% Drop in Q2 Revenue Following Bitcoin Halving
13.8.2020
Bitcoin mining firm Hut 8 reported a sharp drop in revenue. However, the rising value of the firm's BTC holdings helped it finish the quarter in the black
Wealthsimple, Robinhood of the North, Jumps Into Canada’s Crypto Sandbox
12.8.2020
The millennial-friendly investments app is working with regulators on its upcoming bitcoin and ether trading service
Bitcoin ATM Locations Reaching 9,000 Worldwide
4.8.2020
The number of bitcoin ATM locations has been rising steadily. Almost 9,000 bitcoin ATMs have been installed worldwide. The U.S. leads as the country with the largest number of bitcoin ATMs, followed by Canada and the United Kingdom. Nearly 9,000 Bitcoin ATMs There are currently 8,947 cryptocurrency...
Various Crypto Mining Strategies Underline Industry’s Growth Potential
2.8.2020
PoS mining platforms are gaining traction globally but could use more polishing and real-life testing, according to experts
Cleaning Up Crypto Exchange Wash Trading Will Take Global Regulation
29.7.2020
Wash trading hurts investors and taints the crypto industry, but extinguishing it will be difficult absent global regulation
3iq Files IPO for Ether Fund to Trade on Canadian Stock Exchange
27.7.2020
3iq has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) of its Ether Fund in Canada. The Canadian fund manager’s Bitcoin Fund is already trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The Ether Fund has been preliminarily green-lighted by a Canadian regulator. Ether Fund’s IPO Canadian investment...
Cyclebit Empowers Retailers to Accept Crypto Payments In-Store, Online and On-The-Go
27.7.2020
Cyclebit is a crypto payment processor that allows merchants to easily accept digital assets payments anywhere, in both offline and online environments. It is a global company already established in Canada, the U.S., Europe, and Southeast Asia. Cyclebit currently supports more than 20 of the most...