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ForkLog 11 18.01.2021

Ex-Canadian prime minister sees Bitcoin and CBDCs contesting the dollar for reserve-currency status

Bitcoin and national digital currencies (CBDCs) could potentially bolster the basket of reserve currencies and become an alternative to the US dollar. This view was expressed by former Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper.

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ForkLog 5 22.12.2020

Coinbase to Open a Canadian Branch

The largest American cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced an expansion of its staff in connection with opening a branch in Canada, according to the company's blog.

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ForkLog 6 11.12.2020

3iQ’s Ethereum Fund raises $76.5 million in IPO

The Canadian company 3iQ completed the initial public offering of The Ether Fund. The Ethereum-based fund raised $76.5 million.

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ForkLog 9 07.12.2020

Canadian firm 3iQ to launch IPO of Ethereum-based ETF

3iQ has received permission to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) of The Ether Fund shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

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ForkLog 9 27.11.2020

Canada’s largest Bitcoin exchange changes leadership after scandal over fake trading volumes

The Canadian cryptocurrency exchange Coinsquare announced changes to its board of directors after a regulator accused it of fabricating trading volumes.

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ForkLog 6 17.11.2020

Galaxy Digital to launch new Bitcoin fund in Canada

The cryptocurrency bank Galaxy Digital, led by Mike Novogratz, in collaboration with CI Global Asset Management, will launch a Bitcoin fund in Canada.

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ForkLog 7 11.11.2020

DMG to launch regulatory-compliant mining pool in Canada

Based in Vancouver, Canada, DMG Blockchain Solutions announced the creation of a mining pool aimed at North American clients seeking corporate transparency, according to Bitcoin Magazine.

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ForkLog 6 07.11.2020

Canada Revenue Agency requests data on all Coinsquare clients, the country’s leading cryptocurrency exchange.

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has asked a court to compel Coinsquare, the country’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, to hand over data on all of its users dating back to 2013. The National Post reports.

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ForkLog 10 29.10.2020

Bank of Canada urges countries to coordinate CBDC development approaches

Tiff Macklem, the head of the Canadian regulator, says that in developing central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) countries should adhere to a coordinated approach. Reuters reports.

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ForkLog 11 22.10.2020

TSX launches Canadian-dollar trading of 3iQ’s The Bitcoin Fund shares

On October 20, the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) began trading in Canadian dollars the Class A shares of 3iQ’s The Bitcoin Fund, under ticker QBTC, according to the company's press release.

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ForkLog 6 06.10.2020

Bank of Canada sees CBDCs as a threat to financial stability

Launching central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) could be a risky step for states, threatening their financial stability. This is stated in the Bank of Canada's report.

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ForkLog 7 22.09.2020

Canada’s first regulated cryptocurrency exchange goes live

Wealthsimple Crypto, backed by the Winklevoss brothers, has gained the status of Canada’s first regulated cryptocurrency exchange. On Tuesday, September 22, the platform began trading for all residents of the country.

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