Canada
Why Canada's Enactment of the Emergencies Act Is 'Very Very Scary'
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act to address the continued protests across the country over COVID-19 measures. The move includes an expansion of money-laundering laws to include crypto transactions, adding that banks can immediately freeze or suspend bank accounts. "The Hash" resident Canadian co-host Jenn Sanasie says the government going after people's funds at this polarizing time is "very, very scary," especially as it hits close to home. The crew dissects this controversial measure on "The Hash."
KPMG Canada Exec on Adding Crypto to Its Balance Sheet: ‘We Believe in This Sector’
The Canadian branch of accounting giant KPMG has acquired bitcoin and ether on its balance sheet. KPMG Canada’s Kareem Sadek shares his insights into the firm making its first allocation of crypto assets to its corporate treasury.
Canadian Truckers Turn to BTC as GoFundMe Shuts Down $9M in Donations
A group of Canadian truckers has turned to bitcoin for donations following the suspension of a GoFundMe fundraiser. The GoFundMe account had received more than $9 million in donations toward Canadian truckers protesting vaccine mandates. Jaxx wallet CEO Anthony Di lorio discusses the reactions, implications and potential trust issues for blockchain as a tool for financial freedom.
Binance Can’t Appease Canadian Regulators, Ontario Users Still Face Account Restrictions
Crypto exchange Binance held a meeting with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) to clarify an announcement to its users that suggested it could still provide trading services in Canada’s most populous province. The exchange, operating under the umbrella of Binance.US, continues to face hurdles with governments worldwide.
A Look at Bitcoin ETFs in Canada
Canada launched ETFs linked to bitcoin futures and the spot price of bitcoin earlier this year. What can it inform the U.S. about its foray into bitcoin-linked ETFs? CoinDesk’s Galen Moore discusses the state of bitcoin ETFs in Canada, the implications for the demand for bitcoin long-term, and the potential impact on price movement.
Coinberry CEO on Canadian Crypto Landscape
Andrei Poliakov, CEO of Canadian crypto exchange Coinberry, discusses insights into the state of crypto in Canada and its regulatory landscape. How much does it diverge from the U.S. markets? Plus, his reading of bitcoin's price as the cryptocurrency remains roughly flat over the past 24 hours.
Potential Impact of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill on Miners
Tanya Woods, General Counsel at North American mining giant Hut 8, discusses how the U.S. Senate’s $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill could affect Hut 8, which operates exclusively in Canada, and how it could inform the outlook for crypto regulation in the Great White North.
Canada's Fourth Bitcoin ETF Launches on the Toronto Stock Exchange
3iQ is the fourth ETF to be launched on Canada's Toronto Stock Exchange. CEO and Chairman Fred Pye joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss 3iQ's launch. Plus, his take on whether increased competition in the ETF space will drive fees downwards.