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Why Pierre Poilievre may not be Canada’s crypto savior

DIGIT — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:45:37 +0000

Canada’s potential future PM has endorsed crypto in the past, but industry executives warn it may harm his upcoming campaign.

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US and Canada Bitcoin ETFs: Biggest buyer vs. worst loser

DIGIT — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Canadian spot Bitcoin ETF investors have been flocking to more liquid US alternatives, triggering the largest crypto ETF outflows in Canada’s history.

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Canada PM frontrunner once vowed to make the country a ‘crypto capital’

DIGIT — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 02:27:57 +0000

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s exit has put attention on opposition leader Pierre Poilievre, who has a history of pro-crypto comments.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Resign, Leaving Room for Pro-Bitcoin Leader Pierre Poilievre

DIGIT — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 18:00:53 +0000

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will step down from his position, a move sparked by mounting political pressure as his party faces a likely defeat in upcoming elections. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Steps Down Justin Trudeau‘s resignation, confirmed Monday, comes after a series of polls indicated that his Liberal Party is […]

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Polymarket users bet on Canadian PM resigning amid reports he steps back

DIGIT — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 15:39:44 +0000

Many news outlets are reporting that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could announce his resignation at a Jan. 6 press conference.

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Freeland Resigns, Is Trudeau Next? Exit Odds Surge in Betting Markets

DIGIT — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:30:05 +0000

The halls of Canadian Parliament have been buzzing with turmoil following the resignation of Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s finance minister and deputy prime minister. Adding fuel to the fire, speculation is mounting among Polymarket bettors and the general public that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau might also step down as the fallout continues. Canada’s Political Powder Keg: […]

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Pierre Poilievre Backs Bill to Ban Central Bank Digital Currency in Canada

DIGIT — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 02:46:08 +0000

Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, backs a bill that seeks to ban central bank digital currency (CBDC) in Canada. He argues that a CBDC would give the government excessive control over finances, threatening privacy and economic freedom. “It’s time to put an end to creating a central bank digital currency in Canada,” he […]

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Argentina’s Milei meets top tech CEOs to boost business relations

DIGIT — Wed, 29 May 2024 22:46:02 +0000

Libertarian Argentina has “enormous possibilities” under his leadership, Milei tells Sam Altman.

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Canada’s Tax Agency Targets $40M in Uncollected Crypto Taxes as Trudeau Seeks Major Capital Gains Hike

DIGIT — Tue, 14 May 2024 05:20:50 +0000

Based on a report by the National Post, Canada’s Revenue Agency (CRA) is actively searching for uncollected taxes on cryptocurrencies. The agency estimates that there is nearly $40 million in undeclared taxes related to digital currencies. Concurrently, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is proposing an increase in capital gains taxes from 50% to 66% for any […]

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Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Criticizes Fednow Project, Pushes for Return to Gold Standard

DIGIT — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:30:14 +0000

On Wednesday, Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG), a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, shared an article about the Federal Reserve’s Fednow project and criticized the central bank’s digital currency efforts. The representative from Georgia insisted that the U.S. should return to the “gold standard” and said she’s taking a “hard pass” on digital […]

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