Report: Canadian Crypto Exchange Coinsquare Lays Off 40 Employees
One of Canada’s top crypto exchanges, Coinsquare, is reportedly laying off almost 30 percent off its staff, including its CFO and COO Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
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The Daily: Bitcoin Carnivory, Dapps & DEXs, Quadrigacx Claims Insolvency
The Daily curates stories from the eclectic and often bizarre world of Bitcoin. Today’s roundup demonstrates just how varied that world can be, taking in Bitcoin carnivory, decentralized apps, and a new price comparison tool for token traders. We begin in Canada though, with confirmation that Quadrigacx exchange has bitten the dust. Also read: Coincheck Registers … Read more
Canadian Cryptocurrency Exchange QuadrigaCX Files for Creditor Protection in Nova Scotia
Following protracted legal and financial difficulties, Canadian cryptocurrency exchange QuadrigaCX has filed for creditor protection Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Crypto Exchange QaudrigaCX Goes Offline, Claims Maintenance Issues
Quadriga CX, a major Canadian cryptocurrency exchange which has recently been wrapped up in legal battles, is down for maintenance Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Social Media Platform Kik Promises to Challenge Proposed SEC Enforcement Against Its ICO
Tokenized social media startup Kik says the SEC will be “doubling down on a deeply flawed regulatory and enforcement approach” if it pursues a recommended enforcement action Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Jamaica Stock Exchange Plans to List Security Tokens
The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) is to list security tokens as tradable assets after completing a 60-day live trading pilot with Canadian blockchain company Blockstation. The JSE joins a growing list of stock exchanges in parts of the world that have started to offer similar services, including trade of common cryptocurrencies like bitcoin core. Also … Read more
ICOs Raised $160 Million in First Half of January, Report Says
ICObench report: ICOs completed in the first half of January have raised $160 million, about 33 percent of the combined amount secured in December Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
BitMEX Denies Report of US, Québecois Account Closures and Correlated Volume Decline
BitMEX says there are major mistakes in a recent report that alleged the exchange was closing U.S. and Québec residents’ accounts due to a fresh regulatory crackdown Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Canada Digital ID System Could Use Blockchain to Secure Data, Says Banking Executive
ID formality upgrades in Canada could ultimately incorporate blockchain, says banking source Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Canadian Electoral Agency Clarifies Cryptocurrency Donations for Political Use
Canada’s electoral body has started consultations on how political parties should handle cryptocurrency donations ahead of general elections slated for October. Political parties have requested guidance from Elections Canada (EC) on accepting contributions and conducting other transactions in bitcoin. EC has now released a draft note that broadly takes the position that cryptocurrency donations are … Read more