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The Ultimate Guide to Crypto

A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Crypto.

What to know about Crypto

‘Digital money’ was ushered in with the 2008 invention and 2009 launch of Bitcoin. While still the most popular and nominally valuable of them all, there are thousands of cryptocurrencies available in the market today. Cryptocurrencies are created with encryption algorithms and are intended as a store of value or a means of exchange, and are generally (but not always) based on blockchain technology. Blockchain is a distributed ledger enforced by a network of independent computers.

Canadian Crypto News

Regional stories with direct local relevance

Analyst Insights

Research and market analysis connected to Crypto

Expert Columns

Interviews

Interviews and video coverage from the network

Recent Crypto News

Sezzle launches virtual card for Canadian shoppers
Contactless payments

Sezzle launches virtual card for Canadian shoppers

Canadian shoppers can now split payments in stores such as SoftMoc and JD Sports as Sezzle broadens its buy now, pay later reach beyond online checkout.

Thu, 16th Apr 2026

Canada passes Budget 2025 with stablecoin, defence changes
Taxation

Canada passes Budget 2025 with stablecoin, defence changes

Consumers will soon get faster access to deposited funds, while banks face new fraud rules and stablecoins enter a regulated Canadian framework.

Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Deloitte Canada, Stablecorp back QCAD stablecoin push
Productivity

Deloitte Canada, Stablecorp back QCAD stablecoin push

Banks could cut settlement delays and treasury friction as Deloitte Canada and Stablecorp prepare QCAD stablecoin rails for regulated use.

Sat, 28th Mar 2026

Experts: CAD token market growth hinges on clear rules
Stock Exchange

Experts: CAD token market growth hinges on clear rules

Canada's tokenised markets hinge on OSC engagement, institutional uptake and hybrid blockchain rails, speakers told a Toronto summit.

Thu, 12th Mar 2026

Canada's extra cautious stablecoin path risks Web3 departure
Web3

Canada's extra cautious stablecoin path risks Web3 departure

Experts say the Stablecoin Act may be the right chance for Canada to catch up in the evolution of Web3 infrastructure.

Wed, 4th Feb 2026

Cyber Centre: AI-fuelled ransomware to target more Canadians
Software Updates

Cyber Centre: AI-fuelled ransomware to target more Canadians

AI-powered ransomware will hit more Canadians by 2027 as cheaper, faster attacks outpace defences, the cyber security agency warns.

Fri, 30th Jan 2026

Wealthsimple partners with Wise for integrated transfers
Marketing Technologies

Wealthsimple partners with Wise for integrated transfers

The collaboration is set to offer Canadian customers easier international money transfers in over 10 currencies via their existing accounts.

Fri, 14th Nov 2025

Loon raises CAD $3M to expand Canadian dollar stablecoin
Fintech

Loon raises CAD $3M to expand Canadian dollar stablecoin

Loon will develop a Canadian-dollar stablecoin to offer a domestic alternative to US-dollar stablecoins dominating Canada's digital market.

Tue, 28th Oct 2025

5 million Canadians bet on crypto. Where's the rulebook?
Fintech

5 million Canadians bet on crypto. Where's the rulebook?

Political leaders remain unaware and sceptical amid calls for clearer regulation and support as stablecoin rises amongst Canadian investors.

Tue, 14th Oct 2025

Interac opens e-Transfer network to more PSPs under new rules
Digital wallets

Interac opens e-Transfer network to more PSPs under new rules

Interac has opened its e-Transfer network to more PSPs registered under Canada's new Retail Payment Activities Act, broadening access and innovation in digital payments.

Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Canada lags behind as world leaders move towards stablecoin
Fintech

Canada lags behind as world leaders move towards stablecoin

While global banking leaders embrace stablecoins for innovation, Canada remains cautious, delaying adoption amidst evolving digital currency trends.

Wed, 3rd Sep 2025

BitMEX to close cryptocurrency exchange in September 2026
Market competition

BitMEX to close cryptocurrency exchange in September 2026

Users are being told to close positions and withdraw funds before trading ends, after BitMEX set its exchange shutdown for September 2026.

Last week

Payward named to CNBC's top fintech companies list
Mergers and Acquisitions

Payward named to CNBC's top fintech companies list

The ranking underscores Payward's push beyond crypto trading as it broadens Kraken into a wider financial infrastructure group.

Last week

OpenWorld, Blockchain.com partner on tokenisation push
Tokenisation

OpenWorld, Blockchain.com partner on tokenisation push

The tie-up gives OpenWorld access to trading and liquidity services as tokenised assets draw more institutional interest, though terms were undisclosed.

Last week

BitGo Prime adds Virtu Financial to liquidity network
Decentralized Finance

BitGo Prime adds Virtu Financial to liquidity network

Institutions can now access Virtu Financial pricing via BitGo Prime without separate onboarding, while assets stay in regulated custody.

Last week

Bitcoin steady as Iran tensions rattle oil markets
BitCoin

Bitcoin steady as Iran tensions rattle oil markets

A jump in oil and a sell-off in US tech stocks left Bitcoin near USD $64,000, as on-chain data pointed to tight supply.

Last week

Alpaca raises USD $135 million in Peak XV-led round
Tokenisation

Alpaca raises USD $135 million in Peak XV-led round

The fresh capital will help Alpaca expand regulated brokerage infrastructure for clients building products across traditional and on-chain markets.

This month

BIG3 faces class action over NFT ownership promises
Tokenisation

BIG3 faces class action over NFT ownership promises

NFT buyers say they were left without voting rights or team-sale proceeds after paying up to USD $25,000 each for BIG3 tokens.

This month

eToro launches AI app Tori in major investing redesign
Application Programming Interface

eToro launches AI app Tori in major investing redesign

Users will get portfolio alerts, trading tools and crypto custody in one redesign as eToro expands AI assistant Tori across devices.

This month

Elliptic adds Circle affiliate to design partner scheme
Partner Programmes

Elliptic adds Circle affiliate to design partner scheme

Circle's backing gives Elliptic production feedback to refine compliance tools for AI-driven finance as stablecoin activity grows more complex.

This month