Canada

Canadian crypto exchanges WonderFi, Coinsquare and CoinSmart have revealed plans to merge, creating what would be one of the world's largest crypto trading platforms. Plus, the Dfinity Foundation, a significant contributor to the development of the Internet Computer network, issued ckBTC – a liquid and cost-efficient “twin” token that is backed on a 1:1 basis with bitcoin (BTC).

Apr 3, 2023

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has tightened its requirements for cryptocurrency exchanges operating in the country. "The Hash" panel discusses major exchanges including Kraken, Coinbase and Binance's responses to tougher rules from the regulators.

Mar 30, 2023

Canadian crypto hardware manufacturer Coinkite has designed a bitcoin hardware wallet reminiscent of an old-school BlackBerry phone straight out of the 2000s. CoinDesk Editor at Large Christie Harkin breaks down the details of the soon-to-be-released device dubbed Coldcard Q1.

Feb 17, 2023

Canada's federal government announced a consultation on "cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and central bank digital currencies," in a fiscal update published Thursday. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this means for crypto adoption and regulation in the country.

Nov 4, 2022

Finance

A concessionária pediu ao regulador de energia do Canadá que suspendesse a alocação de 270 megawatts que havia sido planejada anteriormente para a indústria de blockchain em Quebec.

By Aoyon AshrafNov 3, 2022

Finance

A principal lição da Blockchain Futurist Conference foi que os ânimos estão altos, apesar do inverno das Cripto .

By Margaux Nijkerk, Aoyon AshrafAug 12, 2022

Prominent Ethereum miner Chandler Guo recently tweeted "I fork Ethereum once, I will fork it again!" Guo joins "First Mover" to discuss why he supports ETHW, the proposed native token of ETHPoW, a possible new chain backed by proof-of-work (PoW) miners as the original chain transitions to a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism in an event known as the "Merge." How long would Guo keep ETHW? Plus, his outlook for crypto and mining in China.

Aug 12, 2022

As Australia prepares for its first bitcoin exchange-traded funds, ETF traders are exiting the Canada-based 3iQ Coinshares bitcoin ETF while BTC trends between $37,000 and $45,000. Plus, a conversation about a noted compression in premiums as “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee presents the “Chart of the Day.”

Apr 27, 2022

Kevin O’Leary discusses regulatory concerns regarding the environmental impact of crypto mining as the world observes Earth Day. O’Leary explains how projects like Bitzero in Norway are utilizing renewables like nuclear and hydro power. Plus, a conversation about the Canadian political landscape and the country’s crypto ecosystem.

Apr 22, 2022

Purpose Investments COO Vlad Tasevski discusses working with Canadian regulators to launch the country’s first Bitcoin Spot ETF. Plus, insights into his firm’s partnership with Cosmos to bring the ETF to Australian markets, and regulatory concerns in the U.S. regarding spot market manipulation.

Apr 19, 2022