Canada
Media Producer Launches Blockchain Initiative with Government Backing
A Canadian media production firm with links to the Ontario government is seeking partners for a blockchain trial focused on tracking copyrights.
Canadian Government Agencies Join Tapscott-Led Blockchain Research Effort
The government of Canada has joined a blockchain research effort launched earlier this year by two prominent industry authors.
Ethereum Client Update Issue Costs Cryptocurrency Exchange $14 Million
A Canada-based digital currency exchange is out as much as $14m worth of the cryptocurrency ether.
US Credit Raters Join Canadian Banks in Blockchain Identity Trial
A pair of US credit ratings agencies are reportedly taking part in a blockchain identity project with a group of Canadian banks.
R3's Newest Regulator Looks to DLT For KYC Testing
Quebec's financial regulator has joined the R3 blockchain consortium and created a fintech lab to investigate blockchain.
Blockstream Hires Ex-BTCC Exec in Global Market Push
Blockchain development startup Blockstream has added a new executive, poaching a C-level hire from one of China's 'Big Three' bitcoin exchanges.
Canadian Police Issue Bitcoin Investment Scam Warning
Regional police in Canada have issued a warning to local residents about fraudulent investment schemes involving bitcoin.
Bitcoin Exchange Bitso Trials Canada-Mexico Remittance Service
Mexican bitcoin exchange Bitso has been working with Canadian payments firm Paycase to create a new remittance corridor between the two countries.
Ontario Securities Regulator Issues Warning About ICOs
Ontario's securities market watchdog has issued a warning to businesses using blockchain tech: you may run afoul of our laws.
Canada’s Securities Watchdog Seeks Blockchain Firms for Startup 'Sandbox'
Canada's securities trade watchdog wants blockchain startups for its new regulatory "sandbox".
