Canada

Canada

Bitcoin Compliance Solutions Startup Vogogo Goes Public

Payments and compliance startup Vogogo is now trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol 'VGO'.

Markets  ·  15 September 2014
Bitcoin

RushWallet Adds Instant Bitcoin Fundraising Feature

RushWallet users can now create bitcoin fundraisers, campaign trackers and payment requests directly from a browser.

Business  ·  12 September 2014
Canada

Simon Fraser First Canadian University to Accept Bitcoin Donations

Simon Fraser University became the first Canadian university to embrace bitcoin donations.

Markets  ·  28 August 2014
Canada

Newegg Expands Bitcoin Payments Program to Canadian Customers

Retail giant Newegg is now accepting bitcoin via its Canadian website and offering new deals to all bitcoin customers.

Business  ·  26 August 2014
Exchanges

CAVIRTEX Brings Bitcoin ATMs to Canada’s Malls and Tourist Spots

CAVIRTEX has announced a new partnership with Gateway Newsstands to bring 10 bitcoin ATMs to Canada.

Business  ·  13 August 2014
Coinbase

Sandman Hotel Group Now Accepts Bitcoin Reservations

The Vancouver-based group claims to be the first hospitality company to accept bitcoin in Canada.

Business  ·  17 July 2014
Exchanges

Expresscoin Expands Into Canada, Offers Debit Card Payments

Digital currency retailer Expresscoin now offers Canadians the opportunity to purchase bitcoin and several altcoins by debit card.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 July 2014
Regulation

What Canada’s New Regulations Mean for Bitcoin Businesses

CoinDesk investigates the likely impact of Canada's Bill C-31 on bitcoin companies with a presence in the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 June 2014
Regulation

Canada Amends National Law to Regulate Bitcoin Businesses

The Canadian Parliament has implemented new reporting requirements for all bitcoin businesses serving its domestic market.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 June 2014
Bitcoin

Swiss Regulators Give Green Light for Bitcoin ATM Network

The go ahead was received following recent uncertainty about the status of bitcoin ATMs in the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 June 2014
Canada

TigerDirect Expands Bitcoin Payments to Canada, Mobile Devices

The popular technology retailer is now accepting bitcoin at its Canadian web portal.

Business  ·  17 June 2014
Exchanges

CAVIRTEX Cuts Fees by 50% in Bid to Boost Customer Morale

The digital currency exchange took to reddit today to solicit feedback and release new announcements about its offerings.

Markets  ·  5 June 2014
Canada

North America’s Bitcoin Roadshow Offers Free Car as Grand Prize

The campaign will hit dozens of major cities across North America, offering free BTC and prizes along the way.

Business  ·  2 June 2014
Regulation

Canadian Economists: Bitcoin Needs Flexible Regulation to Thrive

The Montreal Economic Institute has published a research note that concludes bitcoin’s future hinges on its legal status.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 May 2014
Regulation

Canadian Lawyer Plans World’s First Book on Bitcoin Law

Financial crime lawyer Christine Duhaime is planning to write the world’s first law book covering digital currencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 May 2014