Canada

Regulation

Canadian Provincial Bitcoin Law: It’s All About Protecting the Consumer

Lawyer Matt Burgoyne uncovers the provincial legislation and accompanying regulations pertaining to bitcoin companies operating in Canada.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 December 2013
Exchanges

Bitcoin Exchange Startup Bex.io Recieves $525k in Funding

The company, which has built a bitcoin exchange platform, has received $525,000 in investment to fund its operations.

Business  ·  21 December 2013
Bitcoin

Canadian Man Builds World’s First Wooden Bitcoin Wallet

There are a number of bitcoin wallets on the market, but none made out of wood – until now.

Tech  ·  20 December 2013
Australia

The Australian Bitcoin Association Opens its Doors

The Australian Bitcoin Association is officially accepting members, having completed the process of becoming a fully-fledged legal entity.

Business  ·  18 December 2013
Canada

Canadian Investor GreenBank Capital Launches Bitcoin-related Subsidiaries

GreenBank Capital has launched two new subsidiaries which will invest in bitcoin startups and cryptocurrency in general.

Business  ·  17 December 2013
Canada

Bitcoin Bidders Welcome for Luxurious $7.85 Million Vegas Mansion

Jack Sommer, a former casino owner, is accepting bitcoin offers on his 25,000 square-foot Las Vegas mansion.

Business  ·  17 December 2013
Australia

Bitcoin Foundation Officially Launches International Chapters

The Bitcoin Foundation has launched its expansion overseas, signing affiliates in Canada and Australia.

Markets  ·  12 December 2013
Bitcoin

Kryptokit Launches as Dark Wallet’s Biggest Rival

Will Kryptokit's secure, browser-based wallet overtake Dark Wallet as it approaches its crowdfunding target?

Tech  ·  10 December 2013
Canada

Bitcoin Alliance Launches in Canada

As an educational resource, the organisation aims to assist users and promote the digital currency nationwide.

Business  ·  2 December 2013
Regulation

Does Canada View Bitcoin as Currency?

Just how progressive is Canada's view on bitcoin? Canadian law expert Matt Burgoyne takes a look.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 November 2013
Canada

Canadian mining company pays wages in bitcoin and plans new cryptocurrency exchange

Mining company Alix Resources is paying contractors with bitcoin and plans to open a cryptocurrency exchange in early 2014.

Business  ·  14 November 2013
Regulation

Canada Revenue Agency says tax rules apply to bitcoin

The Canada Revenue Agency has issued an official release on how to treat bitcoin for taxation purposes.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 November 2013
Canada

Coinkite and Virtex trial bitcoin debit cards and POS terminals

Debit cards will soon allow you to pay for goods in fiat currency converted directly from bitcoins.

Business  ·  4 November 2013
Regulation

All you need to know about federal bitcoin law in Canada

Legal expert Matthew Burgoyne reveals how the Canadian federal law applies to businesses operating in Canada's bitcoin space.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 October 2013
Exchanges

Vault of Satoshi expands Canadian bitcoin exchange market

Vault of Satoshi aims to lower the price of bitcoin exchanges in Canada.

Business  ·  12 October 2013