The cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, run by the Winklevoss brothers, announced the closure of all customer accounts in Canada. The decision follows the recent Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) tightened regulations for crypto exchanges and trading platforms operation in the country. The exchange informed the Canadian users through email notice on September
Updates on the Bank of Canada’s (BOC) website indicate that the central bank is halting development of CBDC for retail use. Although a wholesale CBDC was not mentioned in the statement, it was stressed that research was ongoing. Since the Bank of Canada has already spent a lot of time
In what would supposedly be the first of its kind in North America, digital asset manager 3iQ has applied to have its Solana exchange-traded product listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) in Canada. Following an initial public offering, 3iQ informed X on June 20 that they had filed a
A security compromise was reported on Thursday by Catalyx, a crypto trading platform based in Canada. In this case, the cryptocurrency assets held by the exchange are at risk of being lost. The cryptocurrency exchange’s operator, CatalX CTS Ltd., issued a statement stating that an employee is believed to be
The Canada Securities Administrators (CSA) have issued new rules for investment funds that hold or intend to engage in crypto assets, focusing particularly on meeting the requirements of securities legislation. Unlike the US SEC, Canada is acknowledging the benefits of crypto and Bitcoin and is progressively loosening restrictions on investment
Coinbase, the leading crypto exchange, has shared that Canadian lawmakers have recently released a comprehensive report that unequivocally supports the adoption and integration of blockchain technology. This significant move by the Canadian government marks a pivotal moment in the global blockchain landscape. Moreover, it creates expectations and anticipation throughout the
Jeff Kirdeikis, the CEO of TrustSwap, has expressed his disappointment in Canadian regulations. He claims that Canadian regulators have failed to serve the interests of the people. Jeff Kirdeikis’s controversial tweet got the attention of the crypto community. Canadian regulators are a joke. I've been forced to pull my money
Ripple’s University Research Blockchain Initiative (UBRI) has announced its partnership with the University of Toronto. Ripple (XRP) has continuously taken steps to show its commitment to encouraging talent and innovation in the Canadian region. It especially improves the crypto hub in Toronto. The partnership strengthens Ripple’s ties to Canada. The
Following the withdrawal of top cryptocurrency exchanges like Binance from Canada, the exit announcement notice of Bybit, the prominent cryptocurrency exchange has come out. Sooner by the end of May, Bybit will exit from the Canadian market as per the information given on Monday. However, Bybit Exchange added that the
The Blockchain Futurist Conference, the most renowned annual crypto event in Canada, has chosen MarketAcross as its official worldwide media partner. MarketAcross is the world’s top blockchain PR and marketing firm. Through the agreement, MarketAcross will take charge of pre-and post-event marketing initiatives, choose illustrious speakers, and use its broad
