Cryptocurrencies
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Coinbase to slash 20% of workforce amid ‘crisis of confidence’ in cryptoCoinbase said it expects to incur about $149 million to $163 million in restructuring expenses.MoneyJan 10, 2023
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OPP report cryptocurrency investment scams on the rise in Peterborough areaAccording to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), investment scams nationally were the highest reported scams based on dollar value in 2021 at $163.9 million.CrimeOct 27, 2022
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Bitcoin and crypto platforms are in trouble. What’s behind the collapse?Why is Bitcoin plummeting in value? Why are major cryptocurrency platforms cutting jobs? We've got answers to crypto's rough week on the market.MoneyJun 14, 2022
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Canadians less likely to use, invest in cryptocurrency than Americans, poll suggestsJust 24 per cent of Americans and 17 per cent of Canadians said they're likely to invest in Bitcoin and alternatives as a short-term investment.WorldMay 3, 2022
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Pierre Poilievre wants to ban a Bank of Canada cryptocurrencyPierre Poilievre, a Conservative member of parliament since 2004, is leading all polls ahead of a September vote to pick a new leader for Canada's main opposition party.PoliticsApr 28, 2022
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Cryptocurrencies not a way to ‘opt out of inflation’: Bank of Canada officialCryptocurrencies are not a path for Canadians to avoid the impact of rising prices, a senior central bank official said on Monday, though the technology does show 'some promise.'EconomyApr 25, 2022
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Alberta bill proposes regulatory ‘sandbox’ to help financial tech companies growThe proposed regulatory 'sandbox' would allow companies to temporarily break or ignore some financial rules and regulations under close government supervision to test new programs.TechMar 30, 2022
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Ontario youth arrested, charged in $46M cryptocurrency theftThe youth was arrested follwoing a joint investigation that included the FBI and U.S. Secret Service.CrimeNov 17, 2021
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Bitcoin price soars past US$50,000 after months-long slumpBitcoin has risen 81 per cent since hitting a yearly low of US$27,700 in January. The recovery comes as some companies offer their customers access to virtual coins.MoneyAug 23, 2021
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Bitcoin price jumps amid rumours Amazon might accept crypto paymentsBitcoin rose as far as 12.5 per cent to hit US$39,850, its highest since mid-June during the Asia session, while ether hit a three-week peak of US$2,344.MoneyJul 26, 2021
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