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Bitcoin reached past $21,000 on Wednesday for the first time since mid-September, following a lower-than-expected rate hike at the Bank of Canada.  Economists say the move may signal a reversal from the central bank’s tight monetary policy stance. The Effect of Rate Hikes Canada’s central bank, which announced a 50 basis point increase to its policy rate on Wednesday, said its recent rate hikes are showing evident effects in “interest sensitive” economic areas. “Housing...

The US Department of Justice confiscated 719 bitcoins from the 35-year-old Canadian – Sebastien Vachon-Desjardins – for participating in the NetWalker ransomware attacks. At the time of the seizure, the amount of cryptocurrency equaled nearly $22 million. Prison Time for the Criminal According to a recent announcement, Vachon-Desjardins was involved in a sophisticated type of ransomware known as NetWalker. The malicious software targeted victims all over the globe, including...

The main opposition party in Canada – the Conservative Party – elected Pierre Poilievre as its new leader. Interestingly, the 43-year-old politician has displayed he is a keen supporter of bitcoin and a critic of the central bank, which allegedly worsened the inflationary environment in the country. Earlier this year, thousands of Canadians protested against the government’s pandemic restrictions. To fight the unrest, Justin Trudeau’s administration requested financial...

The Toronto-based crypto exchange Coinberry has reportedly lost around $3 million in Bitcoin due to a software glitch in 2020. It was during a software upgrade that erroneously enabled users to purchase BTC with Canadian dollars that had yet to be properly transferred to their accounts. That loss of about 120 Bitcoins was not known until the recent lawsuit filed by the platform in Brampton, Ont., west of Toronto. According to the Finacial Post report, the bug was with the...

Pierre Poilievre – a candidate for the Conservative Party leader of Canada – says that cryptocurrencies are a solid hedge against inflation, something the nation has been experiencing for months. However, two main officials of the Bank of Canada disagree. They have rebuked his words, saying crypto serves no such purpose and that they will not replace the Canadian dollar with any form of digital currency. Pierre Poilievre Believes Crypto Can Halt Inflation in Canada...

Carolyn Rogers – senior Deputy Official for the Bank of Canada (BOC) – recently denied the notion that cryptocurrencies could be a viable hedge against inflation. Citing their volatility, she stated that digital assets “don’t meet the test” of a stable source of payment, or value. Another Banker Against Bitcoin Liberal MP Yvan Baker asked the official on Monday whether digital currencies like Bitcoin could be an effective way for regular people to opt-out of inflation. Like...

The region of Calgary, Canada is doing all it can to attract cryptocurrency businesses. Calgary Tries to Rebrand Itself as a Crypto Haven Crypto is often known as the “Wild West” of the financial world, and to be fair, regions like Canada – given its history with Quadriga CX and similar ventures – doesn’t have the best track record when it comes to digital currency ventures. Thus, it looks like the country is trying to reshape its reputation and bring its ever-growing...

The continued investments from some of the most high-profile financial juggernauts in Canada reflect a belief that institutional adoption of crypto and blockchain will keep growing. This western Candian province, which boasts a rich entrepreneurial history, is now looking to play a crucial role in the digital asset industry. Alberta to Becoming Crypto Hub? According to the latest report, Alberta’s ambitions are soaring high as the authorities are looking to position the...

Certain users will have to provide additional information when sending cryptocurrencies, said exchange giant Coinbase. In a bid to comply with local regulations, customers in Canada, Japan, and Singapore sending digital assets to another financial institution or exchange will be required to disclose specific information such as the name, address. The official blog post stated, “If you’re located in Canada, Singapore, or Japan and are sending digital assets outside of...

Oxio – an internet provider in Canada – has become the country’s first internet service company to accept bitcoin and cryptocurrencies as methods of payment. Oxio Says “Yes” to Crypto Oxio has partnered with Coinbase Commerce, a platform tied to the popular crypto exchange that allows merchants to accept digital currencies for goods and services. Marc-Andre Campagna – CEO and co-founder of Oxio – explained in a statement: As the first independent digital ISP in Canada,...