The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Federal Policing – Eastern Region has announced the largest cryptocurrency seizure in Canadian history, after seizing more than 56 million Canadian dollars (approximately $40 million) from the platform TradeOgre. The operation was carried out by investigators specializing in financial crime, cybercrime, and cryptocurrencies. It is also the first time […]
An unnamed Canadian crypto forum moderator was reportedly forced to go into hiding with his family following an alleged kidnap attempt where the criminals intended to steal his Bitcoin. According to the local press, the man has been forced to move his family from one Airbnb to the next because the police are apparently unable […]
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has shown his support for Pierre Poilievre, Canada’s pro-Bitcoin opposition leader. This follows Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement of his resignation on January 7, in the wake of the abrupt departure of his finance minister, Chrystia Freeland. The Endorsement Musk shared a video of Poilievre discussing inflation and […]
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 […]
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has revealed plans to incorporate Bitcoin (BTC) into the city’s investment portfolio, aiming to position the town as a crypto-friendly hub. This initiative seeks to diversify the city’s financial assets by including Bitcoin on its balance sheet. The Mayor’s Plan During a November 26 Vancouver city council meeting, Sim introduced a […]
Authorities have confirmed that the body of Kevin Mirshahi, a cryptocurrency influencer abducted in June, has been found in Montreal. A passerby discovered Mirshahi’s remains in Île-de-la-Visitation Park, located in the Ahuntsic-Cartierville district, on October 30. Mirshahi’s death has added to Montreal’s rising homicide count, bringing the city to its 32nd case this year. Kevin […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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