Bitcoin Well Inc., a non-custodial bitcoin platform, has announced the integration of the Lightning Network into its platform, enabling customers in Canada to instantly sell bitcoin from any personal Lightning Wallet. Bitcoin Well’s founder & CEO, Adam O’Brien, stated that this innovation enhances the speed, security, and cost-effectiveness of selling bitcoin, making it more user-friendly […]
Bank of Canada Governor Warns of ‘Sharp Correction’ Risks in Markets and ‘System-Wide Stress’
In his speech on the release of the Financial Stability Report, Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, sought to emphasize the purported strength of Canada’s financial system while cautioning against ongoing risks that could precipitate a “sharp correction” in markets, potentially leading to widespread financial strain. “Some indicators of financial stress have risen,” […]
Binance Fined Over $4 Million in Canada for Money Laundering Violations
Canada’s Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre (FINTRAC) has imposed a fine of C$ 6 million on crypto exchange Binance for failing to comply with anti-money laundering and terrorist financing laws. This penalty, equivalent to approximately $ 4.4 million, was levied after Binance failed to register as a foreign money services business and …
Coinbase Reaches ‘Crucial Milestone’ in Canada With Restricted Dealer Registration
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced that it has reached “a crucial milestone” in Canada by obtaining registration as a restricted dealer in the country. “Ranked as Coinbase’s third-most crypto-aware nation globally, Canada boasts an enthusiastic tech ecosystem that has the potential to be a leader in the global cryptoeconomy,” Coinbase noted. ‘Crucial Milestone in Coinbase’s […]
#113 – Shawn Hooper on Launching WordCamp Canada (WCEH)
[00:00:00] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox has a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress. The people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in this case, the first ever WordCamp Canada. If you’d like to subscribe …