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Freedom Convoy Continues, Trudeau Begs Protestors to Stop, Fundraiser Raises $542K in Bitcoin
8.2.2022
During the last week, a large number of truckers are still occupying the streets of Ottawa protesting the vaccine mandates. On Monday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau begged protestors to stop the demonstration and said “It has to stop.” Meanwhile, after Gofundme shut down...
What's Behind the KPMG Bitcoin & Ethereum Hype?
8.2.2022
The cryptoverse is hyped about the news that full-service Audit, Tax, and Advisory firm KPMG in Canada added the top two cryptoassets to its treasury. However, while the news is important for the space, it might help to keep in mind that the company in question is an independent KPMG affiliate...
KPMG in Canada Makes First Direct Crypto Investment — Adds Bitcoin, Ether to Corporate Treasury
8.2.2022
KPMG in Canada has added bitcoin and ether to its corporate treasury in what the company called a “first-of-its-kind investment.” KPMG said: “This investment reflects our belief that institutional adoption of crypto assets and blockchain technology will continue to grow...
KPMG in Canada adds BTC and ETH to its treasury
7.2.2022
In an inflationary environment, assets such as Bitcoin are becoming more attractive to corporations looking to diversify their cash holdings
Protesters migrate to crypto fundraising platform following GoFundMe ban
7.2.2022
GoFundMe axed the “Freedom Convoy Campaign” after some protesters became violent, so organizers turned to the Bitcoin fundraising platform Tallycoin instead
Gofundme Shuts Down Truckers’ Freedom Convoy Fundraiser, Move Highlights the Importance of Crypto Crowdfunding
5.2.2022
This week the world has been watching the thousands of truckers in Canada protesting the vaccine mandates at the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa. The Freedom Convoy has received worldwide support and millions of dollars were raised using Gofundme to help fund the protest. However, the crowdfunding...
US bobsledder feels the Bitcoin rhythm and orange pills his fans
2.2.2022
Johnny Quinn, a U.S. Olympic Bobsledder and former football player, is the latest celebrity to join the Bitcoin bandwagon
Ontario Teachers Keep Investing in FTX Which is Not Available in Ontario
31.1.2022
An Ontario-based organization in charge of administering pensions for teachers once again invested during FTX’s latest fundraise, but residents of this Canadian province still can’t use FTX.com.
FTX Trading Ltd., the owner and operator of major crypto exchange FTX, said that they closed a...
US Still Dominates Bitcoin Mining Sector, 30-Day Stats Show Foundry USA Takes Top Pool Position
25.1.2022
Since the Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index (CBECI) project updated its mining map in mid-July, the United States has continued to dominate in terms of the amount of hashpower worldwide. Moreover, data shows that Foundry USA has managed to command the top pool position with...
Canadian Bitcoin platform Shakepay raises $35M in Series A funding
20.1.2022
Bitcoin startup Shakepay raised $35 million ($44 million CAD) in Series A funding round, valuing the company at $251 million
Canadian restaurant chain reports earning 300% gains on BTC investment to weather pandemic
19.1.2022
“We keep a working capital for about three to six months in cash, and then the rest all goes into Bitcoin,” said co-owner Aly Hamam
Survey shows that 67% of Canadians want to get paid in crypto by 2027
19.1.2022
A study suggests that receiving payments in digital assets is becoming more popular in Canada
Gold Miner Says Investors Prefer Hedging Against Inflation With Gold, Not Crypto
19.1.2022
The CEO of a Canada-headquartered gold mining company, Mark Bristow, has insisted that gold currently has little downside risk. He also highlighted the precious nature of the metal and how it is a better alternative store of value than cryptocurrencies. Better Inflation Hedge Mark Bristow, the...
Crypto Exchange Bitfinex Stops Servicing Ontario Customers, Asks Users to Withdraw Funds
16.1.2022
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex has asked its Ontario users to withdraw their funds since they will no longer have access to any services offered by Bitfinex in March. Bitfinex Stops Providing Services to Ontario Customers Crypto exchange Bitfinex announced Friday that it is making changes to...
Bitfinex advises Ontario-based users to close accounts before March 1
14.1.2022
The Ontario Securities Commission has been responsible for cracking down on crypto exchanges operating in the region, including Binance, OKEx, Bybit, KuCoin and Polo Digital Assets
Banks Launch Stablecoin Consortium, Crypto Regulatory Discussion in Hong Kong + More News
12.1.2022
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
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Bitfarms purchased more than $43M in Bitcoin to start the new year
10.1.2022
“Our guiding company strategy at Bitfarms is to accumulate the most Bitcoin for the lowest cost and in the fastest amount of time for the benefit of our shareholders,” said founder and CEO Emiliano Grodzki
Kevin O’Leary-backed WonderFi to buy Bitbuy parent company for $162M
5.1.2022
WonderFi, backed by Canadian billionaire Kevin O'Leary, is looking to increase its footprint in Canada with the acquisition of regulated crypto exchange Bitbuy
Canadian Regulator Insists Binance Is Unauthorized, Calls the Crypto Exchange’s Letter to Users ‘Unacceptable’
1.1.2022
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) claims that Binance has rescinded its commitment to comply with previously agreed requirements. The crypto exchange told the regulator that there would be no new transactions involving Ontario residents after Dec. 31. However, Binance recently informed...
Crypto News Rewind 2021: Q3 - Bitcoin Becomes Legal Tender & Gets Taproot, Improved Ethereum, NFTzation
30.12.2021
Here is what happened in the Cryptoworld in the third quarter of this year:
Total crypto market capitalization in Q3
And with this ended the third quarter of 2021.
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Read More: Crypto News Rewind 2021: Q3 - Bitcoin Becomes Legal Tender & Gets Taproot, Improved Ethereum, NFTzation