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Vancouver’s city council has voted in favor of exploring the use of BTC in municipal finances, marking a significant step toward making the city “Bitcoin-friendly.” Mayor Ken Sim introduced the motion, which passed on Wednesday with strong support from six councilors. Two voted against it, and three were absent. Vancouver to Explore Bitcoin Integration The mayor’s initiative aims to explore Bitcoin as a potential safeguard against inflation and currency devaluation. In a...

Canada has reportedly paused its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) project, which started in 2017. According to a September 18 CBC news story, following years of research into the potential for a digital version of the Canadian dollar, the local central bank has decided to move away from the initiative. Bank of Canada Rethinks Digital Currency Plan The CBDC project was started in response to rapid digitalization and changing payment habits among Canadians. In 2022, the...

The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has determined that the cryptocurrency trading platform ezBtc and its founder, David Smillie, defrauded investors of approximately $9.5 million, equivalent to 13 million Canadian dollars, in crypto assets. The BCSC’s investigation uncovered that ezBtc and Smillie engaged in misleading and deceptive practices, misappropriating funds intended for customer accounts. Crypto Funds Diverted for Gambling According to the official...

Canadian asset manager 3iQ announced that it has filed a prospectus with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) to launch an exchange-traded product (ETP) on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). If approved, the fund will be the first publicly traded Solana ETP in North America. 3iQ Files Prospectus for Solana Fund (QSOL) In a June 20 post on X, 3iQ Corp. announced the submission of a preliminary prospectus for The Solana Fund (QSOL) in Canada in relation to an initial public...

Ontario’s self-styled ‘Crypto King,’ Aiden Pleterski, was arrested and accused of fraud and money laundering related to an alleged Ponzi scheme following one of the most extensive fraud investigations the region has witnessed. The 25-year-old, along with his associate, 27-year-old Colin Murphy, allegedly stole approximately $30 million from unsuspecting victims. Crypto King’s Arrest The charges stem from a 16-month investigation known as ‘Project Swan’ conducted by Canadian...

Canada has imposed a fine against Binance – the world’s largest crypto exchange – for running afoul of the nation’s anti-money laundering rules last year. Per a public notice published on Thursday, the federal government said Binance didn’t comply with rules and registrations related to operating as a foreign money services business (FMSB). Binance Fined $4.4 Million By Canada The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) wrote: “Binance Holdings...

Institutional investors in Canada substantially increased their cryptocurrency exposure last year compared to the previous bull market cycle, according to a recent survey by accounting firm KPMG. The consulting group’s bi-annual survey, “Institutional Adoption of Cryptoassets,” received 65 responses, including 31 institutional investors managing over $500 million in assets and 34 financial services organizations. Institutional Interest in Crypto Assets Surged in 2023 In its...

During the pandemic, a new mandate requiring Canadian truckers that carried out trips across the border into the United States to receive the COVID-19 vaccine was wildly unpopular, resulting in what was known as the “Freedom Convoy” protest. Following a decision to protest the measure, truckers blocked the streets of Ottawa with their trucks and were supported in doing so by a significant amount of people both in Canada and abroad. Turning to Crypto Funding In order to...

Catalyx, a crypto trading platform based in Canada, suffered a security breach that resulted in the loss of customer funds in its custody. While the exact value of the loss is not mentioned, the platform has halted crypto and fiat withdrawals amid ongoing investigations. Catalyx Suspends Trading and Withdrawals CatalX CTS, the operator of Catalyx, announced the incident in a press release, stating that the breach likely involved an employee. The company investigating the...

Although far behind the United States in terms of revenue and the number of users, the UK crypto industry maintains a strong pace of growth, growing much faster than the world’s largest crypto market. According to data presented by AltIndex.com, the UK crypto industry grossed $1.9bn this year, showing a massive 137% year-over-year growth. This figure is expected to double and hit $3.77bn by 2027. The Fastest-Growing Crypto Industry Among the Top Five Markets Over the years, the United Kingdom...