Vancouver mayor’s bitcoin investment proposal blocked by city, provincial law
Officials say the Vancouver Charter limits city reserves to government debt, bank instruments and other traditional assets.
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10 Best Crypto Exchanges in Canada for 2025 (for Different Purposes)
This allowed us to calculate the amount lost to fees on each transaction. Most top Canadian crypto exchanges provide a comprehensive list of their fees on their websites for transparency. These fees cover mining costs, which involve validating your transaction and adding it to the blockchain. Popular exchanges often charge a commission on trades, offering lower fees for more frequent […]
Best Crypto Exchanges in Canada for 2025
Their most direct impact is on bid-ask spreads – the difference between the highest buy price and lowest sell price for an asset. For example, on major trading pairs like BTC/USDT, the presence of multiple market makers has reduced spreads to as low as 0.01% on top exchanges, compared to 0.1-0.2% on platforms with less market maker participation. When market […]
KPMG Says Investor Interest in Digital Assets Will Drive Strong Second Half for Canadian Fintechs
Despite a global investment slowdown, Canadian investors pumped $1.62 billion into fintech companies in the first half of the year — a trend KPMG expects to continue.
Crypto for Advisors: Global Elections and Crypto
The U.S election shined a spotlight on crypto, with promises to clarify regulations — will we see similar developments in other countries and jurisdictions?
APX Lending Secures $20M Funding Amid ‘Rising Demand’ for Crypto-Backed Loans in Canada
APX received exemptive relief from the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) at the start of this month.
Kraken Secures Restricted Dealer Status in Canada Amid ‘Turning Point’ for Crypto in the Country
Kraken announced it will offer free Interac e-Transfer deposits for Canadian users to reduce friction for newcomers to the platform.
Ukraine Ceasefire Breakthrough Sends Markets Into Green; Bitcoin Retakes $83K
Also giving a boost was an easing in trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada.
What $1,000 in Bitcoin from Trudeau’s ‘freedom convoy’ freeze is now worth
Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as Canada’s Prime Minister, nearly three years after what is known as the “Freedom Convoy.” … Continue reading
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Trudeau’s Departure in Canada Opens Possibilities for Crypto
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he’d step down as prime minister and his party’s leader, opening the chance for a crypto supporter to replace him.