Canada
Canadian Bitcoin Exchange Cavirtex to Reopen Following Coinsetter Acquisition
Top Canadian bitcoin exchange Cavirtex has resumed trading following its acquisition by New York platform Coinsetter.

Bitcoin Exchange Quadriga to Go Public in Reverse Takeover
Canada-based bitcoin exchange Quadriga has entered into a reverse takeover agreement that will find it going public.

Canada Looks for Bitcoin Exchange Leader Amid Market Turmoil
Following the closure of CAVIRTEX and Vault of Satoshi, CoinDesk takes a look at the state of the Canadian bitcoin exchange ecosystem.

Québec Mandates Bitcoin ATMs, Trading Platforms Obtain Licenses
Québec has enacted new policies that mandate virtual currency ATM operators and virtual currency trading platforms obtain a license.

Bitcoin Broker Anycoin Direct Raises €500k in Seed Funding
Anycoin Direct has raised €500,000 as part of its seed funding round to expand its bitcoin brokerage service.

Vault of Satoshi Founders Close Bitcoin Exchange to Focus on Netflix Startup
Canadian bitcoin exchange Vault of Satoshi has announced that it close its doors after 5th February.

Decentral Launches Bitcoin Talk Show and Video Channel
Toronto-based startup hub Decentral has rebranded, launching a video news and dashboard site devoted to decentralized technology information.

Bank of Canada Keeping 'Close Eye' on Digital Currencies
The Bank of Canada says it's “keeping a close eye” on risks posed by new forms of electronic money.

'Bitcoin Guru' Andreas Antonopoulos Appears Before Canadian Senate
Bitcoin evangelist and 'guru' Andreas Antonopoulos today appeared before the Canadian Senate to answer questions about decentralization and security.


