Canada
Project Jasper: Lessons From Bank of Canada's First Blockchain Project
Canada's central bank discusses new takeaways from six months of distributed ledger experimentation.
Montréal Bitcoin ATM Stolen in Late-Night Robbery
A late-night robbery in Montreal resulted in the theft of a bitcoin ATM, according to representatives at the shop where it was stored.
Bitcoin Exchanges Weigh Impact As Vogogo Moves to Shutter Payments Service
Bitcoin services startup Vogogo is closing its payment processing service next month after it failed to gain traction or generate money.
Bank of Canada Deputy Governor: Cooperation Needed to Advance Distributed Ledgers
Bank of Canada's Carolyn Wilkins explains how distributed ledgers could solve old problems while creating new challenges in the financial sector.
Only a Test: Bank of Canada Comments on CAD-Coin Trial
Canada's central bank says that its 'CAD-coin' project isn't intended for use as an actual interbank payment system, but merely as a test.
Bank of Canada Demos Blockchain-Based Digital Dollar
The Central Bank of Canada revealed yesterday it is developing a digital version of the Canadian dollar based on blockchain technology.
Judge Dismisses Mt Gox Class Action Lawsuit in Canada
An effort to bring a class action lawsuit against defunct bitcoin exchange Mt Gox has been dismissed in Canada.
Bitcoin Exchange Cointrader Shuts Down After Alleged Hack
Bitcoin exchange Cointrader has announced that it is shutting down following what it claimed was a debilitating hack.
Toronto Stock Exchange Moves Toward Blockchain With Ethereum Founder Hire
The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has hired Ethereum co-founder Anthony Di Iorio as its first chief digital officer.
Royal Bank of Canada Expands Blockchain Testing Beyond Loyalty
Royal Bank of Canada's innovation lead discusses why the bank believes blockchain isn't overhyped, even given all the recent hype.
