Canadian Barter Platform Introduces Its Own Cryptocurrency
Canadian online barter platform introduces its own cryptocurrency BTZ to draw more users. #NEWS Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
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Hyperblock to Acquire Cryptoglobal for $106m and Create Mining Behemoth
The cryptocurrency mining market in North America is facing a major consolidation as one of the biggest players is taking over another. The resulting combined company will be publicly traded and control over 21,000 rigs, consuming 28 MW of power and with an ability to grow to over 90 MW. Also Read: Bitcoin Mules … Read more
Canadian LocalBitcoins Volume Is Picking up Quickly
Even though the cryptocurrency markets are reeling right now, overall demand for Bitcoin is not slowing down in the slightest. According to LocalBitcoins, the demand for Bitcoin is spiking in Canada. That in itself is rather interesting, as the country has been pretty silent on the cryptocurrency front these past few years. Canada Shows a … Read more
Chile: Three Crypto Exchanges Dropped by State Bank
Chilean cryptocurrency exchanges Buda, Orionx, and Cryptomkt were given notice their accounts will be closed by Banco del Estado de Chile. This comes after the three were also targeted with account closings by Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. of Brazil and The Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank of Canada). Also read: Trezor to Implement Bitcoin Cash Addresses … Read more
Newegg Enables Cryptocurrency Payments for Canadian Customers
On March 28 the popular online electronics merchant Newegg announced its now allowing residents from Canada the ability to pay for goods using cryptocurrencies. Through its partnership with the payment processing firm Bitpay, the company feels its the right time to offer Canadian customers the ability to pay for items with the digital currencies BCH … Read more
Bank Of Montreal Staff Memo Appears To Show Bitcoin ‘Block’ Due To ‘Volatility’
Leaked memo shows Bank of Montreal blocked cryptocurrency merchant transactions citing “volatility.” #NEWS Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Canadian Multinational Bank BMO Blocks Cryptocurrency Transactions
Like taxi drivers attacking Uber or candle makers trying to block out the sun, another bank has taken a stand against bitcoin. BMO is apparently trying to protect its clients from themselves by taking away the freedom to decide what to do with their own money, like using cryptocurrency. Also Read: Steven Seagal Karate Chops … Read more
Mandela’s Golden Hands Sell for $10 Million in Bitcoin
A Canadian businessman agreed to sell four gold castings of South African leader Nelson Mandela’s hands. For $10 million in bitcoin, a cryptocurrency firm launching an initial coin offering (ICO) has agreed to the purchase, promising a world tour of the art pieces in an effort to educate more people about Madiba’s legacy. Also … Read more
Hydro-Quebec Turns Down New Applications for Crypto Mining Operations
The premier of the Canadian province of Quebec, Philippe Couillard, has temporarily halted the approval of new mining operations partnering with the province’s state-owned power company, Hydro-Quebec. Also Read: Dutch Court Rules That Bitcoin Has “Properties of Wealth” Hydro-Quebec Halts Approval of New Mining Operations From Offshore Applicants The company states that “Although [it has] a … Read more
Toronto Stock Exchange Operator Launches Crypto Brokerage
TMX Group, the operator of the Toronto Stock Exchange, has announced it’s launching a cryptocurrency brokerage platform. The service will be offered through its Shorcan Digital Currency Network subsidiary and focused on bitcoin and ethereum. The project will be implemented in partnership with the local fintech startup Paycase Financial Corp. Also read: Israeli Crypto Companies … Read more