Canada Financial News
11.02 / 13:53
restrictions
COVID restrictions
Freedom Convoy
'Freedom Convoy': Protesters opposing France's COVID restrictions head for Paris
Protesters from across France are planning to descend on Paris in a Canada-inspired "Freedom Convoy" on Friday to voice opposition to the country's COVID-19 vaccine and public health policies.
11.02 / 09:05
BTC
Platform
Donations
Bitcoin
Freedom Convoy
Ontario government freezes millions more in donations to Freedom Convoy
The Ontario Provincial government in Canada has been granted an order from the Superior Court of Justice to freeze millions of dollars in donations on the GiveSendGo platform from reaching the Freedom Convoy protesters.
11.02 / 08:25
10.02 / 19:51
Government
Law
legislation
crypto sector
Canadian MP introduces bill aimed at encouraging growth in crypto sector
Michelle Rempel Garner, a member of the House of Commons of Canada, has introduced a bill proposing the government set up a framework to encourage the growth of the cryptocurrency sector in the country.
10.02 / 16:29
UPS
Career
Canadian Crypto Exchange Bitbuy will Attend the Super Bowl
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10.02 / 16:11
10.02 / 15:01
Protest
Police
restrictions
COVID restrictions
Freedom Convoy
Paris police ban Canada-style 'Freedom Convoy' protest against French COVID restrictions
Police in Paris have banned a planned demonstration in the French capital this weekend as part of a so-called "Freedom Convoy", inspired by a truckers' protest against COVID restrictions in Canada.
10.02 / 14:41
Bank of Canada Gov. Macklem: Current Rate of Inflation ‘Too High’
OTTAWA—Bank of Canada Gov. Tiff Macklem said Canada’s current rate of inflation “is too high” and requires a pivot in monetary policy to return increases in the consumer-price index back to the central bank’s 2% target.
10.02 / 13:03
Blockchain
UPS
Platform
valuation
Canadian Crypto Platform Newton Raises $20M in Series B funding at $200M Valuation
Newton, Canada’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, has raised $20 million in Series B funding, valuing around $200 million.
10.02 / 01:39
Blockchain
Ethereum
FIVE
Bitcoin
KPMG recognizes Germany, Portugal and this city-state as crypto-hotspots
2021 was a highlight year for the cryptocurrency industry, with rapid growth noted not just in the asset market, but also in the infrastructure surrounding it. Big 4 accounting firm KPMG, which itself revealed holding Bitcoin and Ethereum on its Canada arm’s balance sheet earlier, has now highlighted in a report that investments in the crypto and blockchain sector were upwards of $30 billion in 2021.
09.02 / 23:21
Ethereum
Adoption
ETF
Bitcoin
crypto futures
TMX Group Canada to unveil crypto futures product later this year
In response to institutional investors' concerns about the risks of trading in a new asset class, TMX Group, Canada's major stock market operator, has revealed plans to launch its first-ever crypto futures product.
09.02 / 16:23
09.02 / 16:05
Technology
cryptocurrency
Football
Freedom Convoy
Is a Canada-style 'Freedom Convoy' protest set to descend on Paris?
French people opposed to the country’s vaccine pass system are planning to drive to Paris en masse in protests inspired by the so-called Freedom Convoy in Canada, according to organisers on social media.
09.02 / 13:57
Ethereum
BTC
Digital
Bitcoin
recovery
Support
Fund inflows support Bitcoin’s recovery story, but this crypto continues to lag
The month of January was responsible was a downward spiral in the crypto-market. And, the downtrend was also responsible for reducing fund flows for all digital assets. However, for the third straight week, the trend seems to be reversing with recovery on the way.
09.02 / 12:03
Technology
World Health Organization
Equality
end
COVID equality: WHO calls on rich countries to pay €14 billion urgently to end global pandemic
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday urged rich countries to urgently provide the $16 billion (€14 billion) that is still missing to finance its plan to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
09.02 / 06:45
cryptocurrency
ETF
Bitcoin
crypto futures
Canada's Largest Stock Market Operator Plans Crypto Futures Product
TMX listed the world's first bitcoin ETF almost a year ago.
09.02 / 04:13
markets
Ethereum
DEX
network
Ethereum price holds above $3K but network data suggests bulls may get trapped
When analyzing Ether's (ETH) price chart, one could conclude that the 3-month long bearish trend has been broken for a few reasons. The current $3,100 price range represents a 43% recovery in 15 days and, more importantly, the descending channel resistance was ruptured on Feb. 7.
08.02 / 20:21
Blockchain
Technology
defi
Scams
saga
Wonderland’s treasury saga exposes the fragility of DAO projects today
The Wonderland protocol became the talk of the decentralized finance (DeFi) world after the platform was found at the center of a brewing controversy.
08.02 / 18:23
Ethereum
BTC
Digital
Bitcoin
Bitcoin (briefly) pushes past $45k as short liquidations surge; here’s what’s next
The cryptocurrency industry breathed a sigh of relief this week, as many digital assets including Bitcoin showed signs of recovery from a tumultuous January. All eyes are on the top coin for now, as it breached the important $45,000 resistance level a few hours ago, for the first time in over a month, after gaining a 5.2% valuation over the past day.
08.02 / 17:41
Blockchain
Ethereum
Provident
Bitcoin
accounting
Accounting Giant KPMG Invests in Bitcoin and Ethereum
Accounting firm KPMG is getting into cryptocurrencies. The firm announced in a press release on Feb. 7, 2021, that its Canada office had purchased Ethereum (ETHUSD) and Bitcoin (BTCUSD) for its corporate treasury. KPMG did not divulge the amount or figures related to its investment in cryptocurrencies.
08.02 / 16:37
Blockchain
Ethereum
Digital
Bitcoin
Opinions
Marketing or belief? Opinions divided as KPMG Canada’s treasury adds BTC & ETH
The race to integrate cryptocurrencies into the global banking network is real. The digital asset marketplace recently reclaimed or rather surpassed the $2 trillion mark. The sheer valuation was one of the reasons for the unprecedented traction. A report published by KPMG, one of the ‘Big Four’ accounting organizations had published a report to highlight the same.
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