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Canadian Government to End 'MintChip' Digital Currency Program

The Canadian government has announced plans to sell its MintChip digital cash service to the private sector.

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Finance

PocketPOS Launches to Remove Bitcoin Pain Points for Canadian Merchants

PocketPOS looks to appeal to merchants by adding an easy-to-use, low-investment interface not offered by available processors.

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Markets

Vault of Satoshi Gets Full Money Services License for Canada

Canadian bitcoin exchange Vault of Satoshi is now a fully licensed Money Services Business in its home country.

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Markets

ATM Industry Association Publishes Report on Bitcoin ATMs

The ATM Industry Association has published a report on bitcoin and what it means for the world of ATMs.

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Markets

Canadian Bitcoin Exchange Loses $100k in Unorthodox Attack

A web hosting firm may be responsible for allowing a thief to steal $100k in Canadian Bitcoins' customer funds.

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Markets

Bitcoin Businesses and Canadian Banks: The 'Catch 22’ Dilemma

In Canada, the current chances of bitcoin businesses obtaining a regular commercial services based bank account are 0%.

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Markets

Vault of Satoshi Halts US Bitcoin Exchange Service, Cites Worsening US Regulatory Conditions

Vault of Satoshi announced today that it will stop service to US customers, with no timeline for return.

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Markets

Robocoin Bitcoin ATM to Debut in North America's Largest Mall

Robocoin has announced its latest unit will be coming to one of the largest malls in the world.

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Markets

Bitcoin Alliance of Canada to Host Bitcoin Expo in Toronto

Bitcoin Expo 2014 is to take place in April and will feature 50+ speakers from across the bitcoin spectrum.

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Markets

Canadian Bank Cuts Cointrader Accounts Amid Hostile Government Rhetoric

Canadian bitcoin exchange Cointrader blames aggressive government statements for the loss of its banking partner.

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