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On Mar. 9, 2025, it was revealed that Mark Carney will replace Justin Trudeau as the Liberal Party’s leader and Prime Minister of Canada. Is this a victory for the Canadian crypto community? Who is Mark Carney For five years,…
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President Donald Trump spooked Bitcoin and other markets after announcing a tariff increase on Canadian steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, citing Ontario’s 25% tariff on U.S. electricity. According to Trump’s Truth Social post, the new tariffs will take…
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WonderFi is considering partnerships that would bring derivatives trading to its platforms, Bitbuy and Coinsquare, in Canada and Australia. Vancouver-based WonderFi Technologies Inc. is exploring a new partnership to bring derivatives trading to its crypto platforms, Bitbuy and Coinsquare, in…
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HIVE Digital Technologies has reported strong Q3 FY2025 revenue, fueled by Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing services. Canadian crypto mining firm HIVE Digital Technologies saw its shares rising 2.57% on Wednesday after it revealed its third-quarter results for fiscal year…
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Canada’s crypto firms are stuck between two banking realities—ATB Financial, which welcomes Bitcoin and Ethereum businesses, and the country’s biggest banks, which want nothing to do with them. On Feb. 6, Bloomberg reported that ATB Financial, a government-owned bank in…
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Bitcoin mining firm Bitdeer has acquired 19 acres of land in Alberta, Canada for $21.7 million. The power plant could scale up to 1 GW of power. In a press release, the Singapore-based Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm announced it has…
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Canada’s ETF market may soon feature leveraged crypto funds as Evolve Funds moves to launch new Bitcoin and Ethereum products. For quite some time, Canada‘s crypto exchange-traded fund scene has been losing investors to the U.S. as lower fees, higher…
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Analysts say crypto is in for more choppy waters as President Donald Trump keeps piling on tariffs. The White House imposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and a 10% levy on China. Canada responded with its own 25% tariff…
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Purpose Investments, an asset management firm with over $23 billion in assets, has filed a preliminary prospectus seeking regulatory approval for the launch of a spot XRP exchange-traded fund. The proposed Purpose Ripple ETF aims to provide investors with long-term…
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The Canadian government has raised concerns about the growing use of cryptocurrencies in the illicit opioid trade, particularly in the trafficking and production of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs. In a recent operational alert, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis…
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Shares of Canadian crypto provider Neptune surged 40% after it secured a $20 million credit facility from Sygnum Bank to buy Bitcoin. Neptune Digital Assets Corp., a public Canadian infrastructure provider, saw its shares climb 40% on over-the-counter markets after…
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Trinity College in Dublin has become the first Irish institution to partner with Ripple’s University Blockchain Research Initiative. According to the Irish Independent, Trinity College will set up a blockchain research initiative at the Adapt Research Ireland Centre at the…
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BlackRock, the world’s largest wealth manager, has introduced a new Bitcoin ETF on CBOE Canada.
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Bitcoin ATMs are popping up worldwide, with their numbers jumping 6% in 2024, showing how crypto is becoming more mainstream. The number of Bitcoin ATMs keeps growing, making it easier for people to buy and sell cryptocurrencies. Recent reports show…
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A volunteer moderator of a cryptocurrency forum has gone into hiding with his family after surviving an alleged kidnapping attempt, according to a report by Quebec’s La Presse. The suspects reportedly targeted the man, believing he held millions in Bitcoin…
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The Polymarket odds of Conservative and anti-CBDC candidate Pierre Poilievre being Canada’s next Prime Minister lept to 92% after Justin Trudeau’s resignation.
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Polymarket bettors predicted Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would resign by week’s end, but local outlets believe his exit may happen sooner.
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Canadian mining firm HIVE Digital Technologies has reached 6.0 EH/s in operational hashrate, marking a 47% year-over-year increase. Bitcoin (BTC) miner HIVE Digital Technologies has hit a major milestone, reaching 6.0 exahashes per second in operational hashrate, marking a 47%...
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On December 11, Vancouver councilors voted in favor of Mayor Ken Sim's motion to make the city "Bitcoin-friendly" and authorize staff to look into holding cryptocurrency in reserve.
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Circle has become the first stablecoin issuer to meet the new crypto asset rules established by Canadian regulators. On Dec. 4, Circle announced that it had achieved this milestone through its regulated subsidiary, which has committed to complying with the...
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The body of Kevin Mirshahi, a 25-year-old cryptocurrency influencer who had been missing since June, was found dead. Mirshahi’s body was discovered in Montreal’s Île-de-la-Visitation Park, as confirmed by the Sûreté du Québec, according to the Montreal Gazette. A passerby...
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Gemini has received in-principle approval from Singapore’s Monetary Authority for a major payment institution license, marking a key step in its APAC expansion. Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, announced it has received in-principle approval from Singapore‘s...
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Coinbase has announced a partnership with the Canadian Football League as the league’s first-ever official crypto partner. According to Coinbase, the collaboration will extend to the upcoming 111th Grey Cup in Vancouver, where Coinbase will sponsor the opening coin toss...
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North America remains the top spot for the crypto market, accounting for about $1.3 trillion, or 22.5% of on-chain activity on the international level, data from Chainalysis shows. Cryptocurrencies keep concentrating in North America despite unclear local regulatory climate, as...
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Crypto exchange Gemini has announced its exit from the Canadian market, joining several other platforms that have left due to the country’s strict regulatory environment. Canadian customers of the Winklevoss-founded exchange reported receiving an email urging them to withdraw their...
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The Bank of Canada has reportedly shifted its focus away from the idea of introducing a digital Canadian dollar. The Bank of Canada seems to be shifting its focus away from developing a government-backed digital currency, seven years after it...
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Canadian blockchain company Cypherpunk Holdings has rebranded, adopting the new name Sol Strategies as it focuses its investment strategy on Solana. The Toronto-based firm announced on Sept. 12 that Sol Strategies reflects its decision to invest in Solana (SOL), including...
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Cryptocurrency mining giant Bitfarms has entered a definitive merger agreement to acquire Stronghold in a stock-for-stock merger transaction. Canadian crypto miner Bitfarms is set to acquire its U.S.-based rival Stronghold Digital in a transaction valued at approximately $175 million, including...
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Bitcoin mining firm Bitfarms has announced leadership changes amid ongoing regulatory and takeover bid challenges. Canadian public Bitcoin mining firm Bitfarms disclosed updates to its board of directors and executive team as it navigates ongoing regulatory challenges and a recent...
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The B.C. Securities Commission has ruled that the crypto platform ezBtc defrauded its customers, diverting $9.4 million to gambling, personal use. A panel from Canada‘s British Columbia Securities Commission has found that a crypto trading platform based in British Columbia,...
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Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre pledges to ban a central bank digital currency in Canada, pledging to protect cash use. Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre voiced strong opposition to the development of a central bank digital currency in Canada in...
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The Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal has terminated Bitfarms’ first “poison pill” adopted to fend off a potential takeover attempt by rival Riot Platforms. A division of the Ontario Securities Commission, the Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal, ceased the shareholder rights plan...
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