Tag: Crypto
OSC advisory panel backs stronger regulation of crypto platforms
Report cautions OSC against fostering innovation at the expense of protecting investors. The advisory panel to the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) delivered a strong…
F|T: The FinTech Times – PayPal spent $1 billion on Xoom, now facing pressure to sell
Plus: Wealthsimple ups user insurance limit. Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If…
How blockchain technology ensures fairness in crypto gambling
Speaking of the gaming world of any domain, the significant characteristic that the players and onlookers expect not to be compromised at any cost is…
Binance exits Canada as crypto trading platforms feel broader impact of stricter regulations
Binance pulled out of Ontario in 2021 as it wasn’t registered with the province. Binance, the world’s largest crypto trading platform by daily…
WonderFi, Coinsquare, CoinSmart to merge as Canada’s crypto industry consolidates
Canadian crypto love triangle ends in three-way merger. A trio of regulated Canadian cryptocurrency exchanges have decided to join forces in a landmark deal…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Signature Bank collapse another blow to crypto
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After losing $10,000 in crypto, Staging Labs co-founder developing solutions to protect digital assets
Staging Labs secures $1.1 million to protect crypto wallets against scams, fraud. The Nova Scotia Securities Commission estimates more than $1 billion has been…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Canadian regulators tighten crypto rules as Dapper Labs cuts staff, faces class action
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CDPQ makes executive changes following Celsius investment write-off
Crypto winter chill touches more Canadian funds, startups. The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) has seen a shake-up in its C-suite…
Canadian securities regulators tighten rules for crypto platforms following Voyager, Celsius, FTX collapse
CSA cracks down on stablecoins, prohibits leverage, raises expectations regarding asset custody and segregation. The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is levying more restrictions on…