Regulation
Banks get cross-exchange crypto hedge relief under Canada’s new 2027 capital rule
OSFI’s final rule fixes a cross-exchange capital mismatch only for tightly matched, qualifying Group 2a positions.
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Trading
World Cup prediction markets hit $2B before kickoff as Spain and France go head to head
Prediction markets and exchanges are racing to capture World Cup demand as sports becomes a central growth channel for event contracts.
Research
Bank of Canada to bring stablecoin rules in 2027 with US Clarity Act on the brink of stalling
Canada’s stablecoin rules may slip to mid or late 2027 as Visa and Wealthsimple test USDC settlement ahead of the final framework.
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Crime
Canada wants to ban crypto ATMs as fraud fears turn Bitcoin access into a political target
Crypto ATMs helped bring crypto to ordinary users, but Canada now says they've have become too useful for criminals.
Politics
Why Bitcoin is now the only lifeline as Canada’s PM says the US world order is imaginary
When your bank account becomes a tool of geopolitical coercion, the "rupture" at Davos changes everything you know about financial safety.
ETF
BlackRock’s Canada Bitcoin ETF opens securities lending: More yield, new risks?
iShares Bitcoin ETF’s new lending initiative seeks to balance risk and reward through stringent safeguards and collateral requirements.
Adoption
Canadian fintech Mogo’s $50M Bitcoin reserve plan ignites 140% share surge at market opening
CEO David Feller linked the policy to Mogo’s “Warren Buffett” behavioral framework, which stresses long-horizon decisions and mental focus.
ETF
Canadian watchdog greenlights spot Solana ETFs with staking rewards
Canadian Solana ETFs introduce staking rewards, aiming to boost returns and solidify Canada's leadership in crypto innovation.
Banking
Bank of Canada assesses flash loans relevance in latest study
Although contagion risks are deemed plausible, the study recognizes flash loans' relevance for policymakers.
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