Canada
Bank of Canada: Bitcoin Could Create 'New Monetary Order'
Central banks would "struggle" to implement monetary policy if digital currencies become more widely used, according to a Bank of Canada official.
Royal Bank of Canada Exploring Blockchain Loyalty Program
Royal Bank of Canada president and CEO Dave McKay issued new comments on the blockchain at a roundtable discussion today.
Bitcoin Startup Cleared of Breaching Securities Law
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority (FCAA) of Saskatchewan, Canada, has cleared a bitcoin startup of breaching securities law.
Election Hopeful Wants Canada to Recognise Bitcoin as Currency
A candidate running in Canada's upcoming federal election says he wants to give bitcoin an equal footing with the dollar.
Coinbase Expands Bitcoin Services to Canada
Bitcoin users in Canada can now buy and sell bitcoin using Coinbase, a move that brings the startup closer to launching in 30 countries by 2016.
Robocoin Faces Lawsuit Over Bitcoin ATM Refund
Embattled bitcoin ATM maker Robocoin is facing yet another upset, this time in the form of a customer lawsuit.
Bitstamp Enables Canada-based Customer Deposits
Customers in Canada will be now able to deposit Canadian dollars into their Bitstamp accounts following the exchange's partnership with Vogogo.
Kraken Opens Bitcoin Exchange in Canada
Kraken has become the latest US-based bitcoin exchange to launch services in the Canadian market.
Canadian Senate Panel Calls for 'Light Touch' Bitcoin Regulation
A report published by the Canadian Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce has called for a regulatory "light touch" on bitcoin.
Canadian University Adds Bitcoin ATMs to Bookstore Locations
British Columbia's Simon Fraser University (SFU) announced today that its official campus bookstore would begin accepting bitcoin payments.
