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Wealthsimple launches Kalshi-powered prediction market app for Canadian investors

DIGIT — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:07:27 +0000

The offering follows regulatory approval earlier this year and comes as prediction markets face legal challenges from regulators, exchanges and policymakers around the world.

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HIVE secures $220M AI infrastructure contract with Bell and Cohere

DIGIT — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:54:57 +0000

The deal is expected to add approximately $70 million in annual recurring revenue as the company scales its AI-focused operations.

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ZachXBT: Canada More Negligent On Crypto Fraud Than India or Nigeria

DIGIT — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:40:05 +0000

Onchain investigator ZachXBT said he has begun turning away all fraud victims in Canada, calling the country’s law enforcement response so weak that its agencies may be “more negligent than either India or Nigeria.” Toronto Named a Top Cybercrime Hub ZachXBT made the comments in a series of posts on June 13, arguing that Canadian […]

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Bitdeer Breaks Ground on 100 MW Alberta Site With on-Site Gas Power

DIGIT — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Bitdeer (NASDAQ: BTDR) has started construction on a vertically integrated energy and computing facility in Alberta, advancing a project that reflects how bitcoin miners are increasingly pairing data centers with dedicated power generation as demand from AI workloads reshapes the market for electricity and digital infrastructure. This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The […]

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Crypto-Native Operators Lead Canada’s Offshore iGaming Surge as World Cup Approaches

DIGIT — Wed, 06 May 2026 19:54:16 +0000

Crypto-native operators Stake and Roobet lead Canada’s online gambling market five weeks before the country co-hosts the FIFA World Cup, with offshore platforms continuing to dominate every province except Ontario. According to the 2025 USA and Canada iGaming Landscape Report from market analytics firm Blask, the top five Canadian operators capture more than 60% of […]

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Canadian Pension Giant Grabs 1.38M MSTR Shares Worth $219M

DIGIT — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:05:27 +0000

Canada’s Alberta Investment Management Corporation disclosed a $219 million purchase of Strategy Inc. shares, marking the pension giant’s first-ever allocation to a bitcoin-linked asset. Key Takeaways: AIMCo, Canada’s $195B asset manager, bought 1.38 million MSTR shares worth $219M in its first bitcoin-linked bet. Canada’s top institutions, including RBC and CPPIB, now hold Strategy Inc. stakes […]

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Kambi Commits to 100% AI-Traded World Cup as Q1 Bet Automation Hits 60%

DIGIT — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:30:54 +0000

Regulated B2B sportsbook supplier Kambi reported Q1 2026 EBITDA up 63.5% on the year. CEO Werner Bercher repeated his assertion that the entire 2026 FIFA World Cup will be priced and risk-managed by its AI trading system, with a new data point supporting his statement – Q1 bet automation is already at 60% across the […]

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Canadian Government Moves to Ban 4,000 Crypto ATMs

DIGIT — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:30:24 +0000

Canada has announced plans to ban cryptocurrency ATMs, identifying them as a primary tool for money laundering and fraud. Key Takeaways: The Liberal Party’s April 28 update plans a ban on crypto ATMs to stop scammers and illicit cash moves. Canada leads the world per capita with 4,000 machines, while over 39,000 remain active globally. […]

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Ontario Liberals Move to Ban iGaming Advertising Four Years After Privatization

DIGIT — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:30:16 +0000

An Ontario Liberal MPP introduced the Stop Harmful Gambling Advertising Act, a bill that would prohibit licensed online gambling operators and their marketing partners from advertising to Ontario residents. Ontario became the first Canadian province to introduce a privatized iGaming market in 2022, and the only one to date, with Alberta set to follow suit […]

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$45 Million in Crypto Fraud Mapped as Operation Atlantic Identifies Victims Across US, UK, Canada

DIGIT — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:30:15 +0000

International law enforcement agencies led by the U.K.’s National Crime Agency froze more than $12 million in suspected criminal proceeds and identified more than 20,000 victims during a coordinated crackdown on cryptocurrency investment fraud. Key Takeaways: The NCA’s Operation Atlantic froze over $12 million in criminal crypto proceeds and identified 20,000 victims across 3 countries. […]

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