Canada
Quebec Lures Cryptocurrency Miners as China Sours on Industry
Cheap and abundant electricity, cold weather and a stable political climate are making the Canadian province attractive to bitcoin mining operators.
SecureKey Taps IBM Blockchain for Digital Identity System Launch
Canadian startup SecureKey has revealed it will soon launch an ID verification system built with IBM Blockchain.
Canadian Police Issue Warning Over Bitcoin Tax Scam
Police in York, Canada, have warned of a tax scam after over 40 people were convinced to send money via bitcoin ATMs.
Canada Court Holds ICO Organizer in Contempt
A Canadian court ruled against the organizer of an ICO after it was alleged that they repeatedly violated orders to cease soliciting investors.
Tencent, FedEx Join Tapscott-Led Blockchain Research Effort
Tencent and FedEx are among over a dozen major companies and institutions joining the Canada-based Blockchain Research Institute.
Canada Confirms Tokens May Be Securities and Pacific Coin Is the Test
A legal deep dive into how Canada's recent ruling on initial coin offerings could impact the market.
Bitcoin Fund Manager Wins Approval From Canadian Regulators
A new bitcoin investment fund manager has received the approval of securities regulators in Canada.
ICO Ban? Canada's Regulators Are Giving One Token Sale a Big Break
An ICO startup has been accepted into Quebec's regulatory sandbox, demonstrating how regulators there want to accommodate the burgeoning industry.
Report: Canadian Finance Watchdog Has Concerns Over Blockchain Anonymity
Canada's financial intelligence agency has concerns over the anonymity of blockchain technologies, a report says.
Canadian Regulators: 'Many' ICO Tokens Meet Securities Definition
Regulators in Canada have become the latest to publicly discuss the legality of blockchain-based initial coin offerings.
