Canada
Canada's CoinSmart Crypto Exchange Raises $3.5M for European Expansion
The exchange's owner is also planning a reverse takeover with the aim of listing on TSX Ventures.

Splashy Canadian Bitcoin ETF Sees Inflows Slow as Price Drops
The fast-growing Purpose Bitcoin ETF was projected to hit $1 billion by the end of this week, but as of Friday the assets were less than $700 million.

What Is a Bitcoin ETF?
North America’s first bitcoin exchange-traded fund recently launched in Canada, giving investors access to BTC on the stock market. But what exactly is a bitcoin ETF and what are the pros and cons of investing in one? CoinDesk Learn Editor Ollie Leech explains.

Canada's CI Global Files for What Would Be World's First Ether ETF
If approved, the ETF would trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker “ETHX.”

Canadian Bank Launching Fiat-Backed Digital Currency in Claimed World First
The bank says its VCAD stablecoin is the first digital currency issued by and backed by deposits with a North American bank.

Canada’s First Bitcoin ETF Hits $421.8M AUM in Two Days
One analyst said the ETF could reach $1 billion in assets under management by the end of next week.

North America's First Bitcoin ETF Hits $165M Trade Volume in First Day: Report
The Canadian fund has experienced a flurry of demand but in the U.S. a bitcoin ETF is an unrealized desire.

Evolve Becomes Second Canadian Issuer to Win Approval for Bitcoin ETF
It may encourage U.S. regulators to approve their first bitcoin exchange-traded fund.

A Bitcoin ETF Launches This Week. Here's What that Means for Investors.
Som Seif, CEO of Purpose Investments, joins First Mover to discuss the company's bitcoin exchange traded fund, reportedly the first such ETF in the world, launching in Canada. Seif explains how ETFs can make crypto more accessible for the average investor.

Canada’s First ETF a Positive Sign for American Approval
CoinDesk regulatory reporter Nikhilesh De discusses the significance of Canada’s first open-ended bitcoin exchange-traded fund, and provides the First Mover team with an update on Nigeria’s proposed bitcoin ban.

