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Canada Tightens Grip on Crypto Firms, Revokes 47 Licenses Over AML Failures
- The tougher stance follows large fines against crypto firms, including $126 million against Cryptomus.
- Recently, Canada's regulators deactivated over 7,500 fraudulent investment and crypto platforms.
Thursday, 19/03/2026 | 20:19 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Canada’s Watchdog Sweeps the Web, Shuts 7,500+ Fraudulent Investment and Crypto Sites
- The deactivated platforms were linked to more than 13,000 individual URLs.
- Recent reports showed that Singapore has recorded a 61% increase in cyber‑enabled fraud cases over two years.
Wednesday, 04/03/2026 | 15:14 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Questrade Rolls Out Pro Platform, Expands Product Suite as Canada Brokerage Race Heats Up
- The Toronto-based firm plans to open beta access to Questrade Pro within two weeks.
- It also plans to add features such as physical gold purchases and private-market investments through 2026.
Thursday, 20/11/2025 | 07:18 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Canadian Law Enforcers Recover $56M in Nation’s Largest Crypto Seizure
- The platform, TradeOgre, was reportedly unregistered with the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada.
- This marks the first time Canadian police have dismantled a cryptocurrency exchange.
Thursday, 18/09/2025 | 18:47 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Kraken Secures Restricted Dealer Registration in Canada: Appoints New North America GM
- The company is offering free Interac e-Transfer deposits to Canadian clients to facilitate crypto investing.
- Under the Ontario Securities Commission’s supervision, clients now have access to crypto products.
Wednesday, 02/04/2025 | 13:15 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Justin Trudeau Says “Goodbye” in the Wake of Political Chaos: Who’s Next?
- His decision comes amid rising political challenges, internal conflicts within his party, and a decline in public approval.
- A general election is expected by October, with polls forecasting a potential defeat for the Liberals.
Monday, 06/01/2025 | 20:42 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Kraken Hits $2 Billion CAD in Custody, Focuses on Crypto Knowledge Growth
- Ontario Securities Commission reports 54% of Canadians defined cryptocurrency in 2023.
- Recently, the firm has introduced crypto-based derivatives for Australian wholesale clients.
Thursday, 21/11/2024 | 16:34 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Transak Secures Dual Licenses in Canada and Delaware for Crypto Access
- The firm secured the second Money Transmitter License from Delaware, following one from Alabama.
- The company is registered with FINTRAC in Canada to operate as a Money Services Business.
Friday, 01/11/2024 | 12:20 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Stripe Scales Up with New Toronto Office amid 50% Growth in Payment Volume
- The firm offers products like Tap to Pay on iPhone and usage-based billing to assist Canadian businesses.
- The company is hiring for engineering, product management, sales, and design roles at its new office.
Friday, 27/09/2024 | 08:28 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Canada Strikes Gold (and Oil) in an Unexpected Trade Windfall
- The country sees increased oil and gold exports propel it into a surprise trade surplus.
- Canada's trade balances turn positive as exports rise by 5.5%.
- The surge is linked to the opening of a new oil pipeline serving Asian-Pacific markets.
Wednesday, 07/08/2024 | 08:19 GMT by
Louis Parks
The Impact of Provincial and Federal Tax Changes on Toronto Residents
- Navigating tax changes is vital for Toronto residents' financial planning.
Wednesday, 31/07/2024 | 08:14 GMT by
FM
Canadian Securities Regulator Uncovers Social Media Investment Scams
- The regulator warned against scammers who artificially inflate stock prices by heavily promoting shares they own and then selling them once prices peak, causing losses for new investors.
- Other fraudsters initially discuss well-known stocks but later steer investors towards riskier, less familiar stocks listed abroad, such as in Hong Kong.
Tuesday, 09/07/2024 | 16:02 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Webull Canada Enhances Investment Options with TFSA and RRSP Accounts
- TFSAs allow tax-free growth on investments, while RRSPs offer a savings plan for retirement contributions.
- New accounts have followed Webull Canada's high-interest cash management launch.
Tuesday, 25/06/2024 | 13:18 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Canada's Questrade Integrates TradingView to Enhance Market Access
- This offering enables users to access market data, manage accounts, execute trades, and analyze markets.
- To connect, users navigate to the trading panel, click the Questrade icon, and enter broker account credentials.
Tuesday, 28/05/2024 | 13:53 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Square Taps into the Canadian Market with iPhone Payment Feature Launch
- The feature is included in iOS apps like Point of Sale, Retail, and Appointments.
- Sellers open the app, add the transaction, and buyers complete payment by tapping their contactless method.
Thursday, 23/05/2024 | 16:15 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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