Canada
Wealthsimple, Robinhood of the North, Jumps Into Canada’s Crypto Sandbox
The millennial-friendly investments app is working with regulators on its upcoming bitcoin and ether trading service.
Coinsquare Exchange Execs to Resign Over Wash Trading Scandal
In a settlement with the Ontario Securities Commission, three seniors executives at the Canadian exchange agreed to step down and pay penalties over fake trades.
Canadian Government Paid Justin Trudeau Family Member to Talk at Blockchain Event
Canadian politicians are seeking answers after the half-brother of the prime minister was paid by the federal government to speak at a blockchain conference.
Canada’s Central Bank Is Serious About Designing a CBDC, Job Posting Reveals
The Bank of Canada is preparing to design its own central bank digital currency (CBDC), detailing its plans in a new job posting.
Hut 8 Mining Revenue Continues Decline in Q1
Hut 8's Q1 2020 earnings fell, pulled lower by falling revenue, decreased EBITDA and increased collateral requirements.
Deputy Governor Timothy Lane Talks About Canada’s Crypto Plans
Deputy Governor Timothy Lane explains how the Bank of Canada is preparing for a future where Canadians may need a digital currency issued by their central bank.
Hut 8: The Struggles of One of Canada’s Largest Miners
CoinDesk Research presents an in-depth look into one of the largest publicly listed mining companies, Hut 8.
$14M Bitcoin Fund Gets Listed on Toronto Stock Exchange
The listing comes after 3iQ spent several years in dialogue with the Ontario securities regulator.
HIVE Blockchain to Double Bitcoin Mining Capacity Through $2.8M Share Deal
HIVE shares have increased 10 percent since the deal to acquire a bitcoin mining farm in Canada became public.
How Bitcoin’s Price Slump Is Changing the Geography of Mining
Although China remains the leading region for bitcoin mining, the coronavirus downturn is changing the picture in other geographies.
