Canadian crypto exchanges face deadline for CIRO membership

Crypto traders have been on interim rules since March 2021, and its time to finalize membership in the securities industry's self-regulatory organization.

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Canada Sets Deadline for Crypto Platforms to Join CIRO

The Canadian regulators have laid strict guidelines that all Crypto trading platforms (CTPs) must become full members of…

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ARK buys $21M of 3iQ Ether staking ETF, dumps $14.6M of Coinbase stock

Cathie Woods ARK has resumed active trading of crypto-related stocks like Coinbase, 3iQ Ether staking ETF, Robinhood and its own spot Bitcoin ETF.

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This Canadian Crypto Exchange Gambled Away $9.5 Million of Users Bitcoin and Ether

A BCSC panel determined ezBtc diverted customer funds for personal purposes.

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Exchanges gear up crypto advocacy in Canada as elections loom

Cointelegraphs Sam Bourgi discussed Canadas evolving regulatory landscape with Kraken and Coinbase at the Blockchain Futurist Conference, highlighting areas where the country still lags.

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Canadian regulators are looking to investor protection with stablecoin rules CIRO

CIRO executive Suzanne Lasrado offered her opinion on the regulatory guidelines affecting Canadian stablecoin users at the Blockchain Futurist Conference.

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WonderFi expands to Australia Blockchain Futurist Conference

The crypto firm merged with Coinsmart and Coinsquare in 2023, securing $1 billion in assets under management in the same year.

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Ex-Bitfarms interim CEO steps down amid board shakeup

Bitfarms announced a new member and leadership to its board as Riot Platforms still appeared poised to replace three members in October.

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Canada needs to overhaul crypto regulations Coinbase exec

The Canadian government has previously come under fire for undermining the economic freedom of its citizens and freezing crypto donations.

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Canada to sanction LiquiTrade for Securities Act violation

The BCSC finds LiquiTrade guilty of running an illegal exchange, which could result in sanctions ranging from fines to a ban.

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LiquiTrade faces sanctions as Canada cracks down on unregistered crypto exchanges

LiquiTrade faces sanctions for illegal operations under Canada’s Securities Act. BCSC found LiquiTrade enabled unregistered trading of crypto derivatives. Four exchanges have been banned amid the heightened Canada’s crackdown. LiquiTrade, operator of the Latoken crypto exchange, faces impending sanctions for violating the Canada’s Securities Act. The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has found LiquiTrade guilty […]

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Canadian crypto adoption struggles as cash remains king

For two years in a row, Canadians have shown a strong preference for cash and card payments for day-to-day purchases.

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HKMA Warns Public of Fraudulent Social Media Account and Phishing Messages Related to Royal Bank of Canada

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority alerts the public about fraudulent social media accounts and phishing messages related to the Royal Bank of Canada. (Read More)

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Bitfarms calls October shareholder meeting amid attempted Riot takeover

Riot Platforms holds just under a 15% stake in Canadian mining firm Bitfarms and hopes to replace key board members with picks seeming favorable to its interests.

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Drake Loses Bitcoin Bet Following Canadas Copa America Exit, ARG Fan Token Soars 40%

Canadian rapper Drake lost another Bitcoin bet after Argentina beat Canada 2-0 in the Copa America semifinals. The Argentine Football Association (AFA) fan token soared over 40% following the victory. Bitcoin Bet Lost: Did The Drake Curse Do It Again? On Monday, Drake shared on Instagram that he had bet against the Argentina National Football [...]

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Coinbases Stand With Crypto initiative to launch in Canada

The group hinted at advocating for crypto regulation in Canada and updating the countrys financial system, as residents had an appetite for change.

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3iQ Files Prospectus for North Americas First Solana ETP

Canadian asset manager 3iQ, a pioneer in crypto ETFs on the TSX, has filed to list North America's first Solana ETP, pending approval.

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Binance to appeal $4.4M fine from Canadian regulator

The cryptocurrency exchange announced plans to exit the Canadian market in 2023 but may still face enforcement action from local regulators.

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Institutional DeFi players will bring commercial real estate onchain: KPMG exec

DeFi activity from institutions would be more permissioned as market participants will want to know who theyre dealing with, KPMGs Kunal Bhasin said.

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Retail crypto market growth in Canada driven by market factors, regulation

Crypto platform WonderFi has swallowed up several of its competitors in Canada and expects to reap the benefits.

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