Rails launches hybrid crypto exchange after raising $14 million USD in token warrant sale
Toronto and Miami’s Rails claims to provide self-custody without sacrificing performance.
Web3
Jim Balsillie calls on Ottawa to prioritize stablecoins at Inventures fireside with Premier Smith
Premier indicated willingness to add Web3 expert to the Alberta Securities Commission.
The Canadian engineer trying to fix the internet’s original sin
Coinbase’s Erik Reppel thinks AI, crypto, and open standards could revolutionize internet commerce.
“Both strategic and patriotic”: Wealthsimple selects Tetra Trust as its first Canadian digital asset custodian
Tetra Trust has seen an uptick in businesses seeking to reduce their exposure to the US.
Stablecorp secures funding to build out its stablecoin pegged to Canadian dollar
Coinbase Ventures backs funding round as exchange endures cyberattack fallout.
Coinbase Canada CEO pushes for crypto-friendly government just as company reveals hack that could cost up to $400 million USD
Cyberattack comes at bad time for US-based crypto exchange.
Consensus won’t return to Toronto in 2026
CoinDesk will hold next year’s crypto event in Miami.
An AI-powered Bloomberg for Web3
Validation Cloud turned to AWS to help build its real-time Web3 intelligence platform.
“No plans are set” but Robinhood expects to “develop [its] offering” in Canada post-WonderFi acquisition
Robinhood Crypto SVP says US trading platform’s immediate focus in Canada is on crypto.
Robinhood to buy WonderFi for $250 million CAD as US trading platform targets Canadian expansion
WonderFi to “accelerate Robinhood’s mission” north of the border.
Vancouver byelection result threatens mayor’s “Bitcoin-friendly city” brand
After a recent byelection loss, does Mayor Ken Sim still consider Bitcoin a “hill worth dying on?”
Shakepay becomes first crypto company granted Payments Canada membership
Milestone gives Shakepay access to core payments infrastructure and a seat at the table “to demand for change.”
WonderFi co-founder’s new startup xTAO to list on TSXV following merger with Adrianna Ventures
Decentralized AI company hopes to raise $10 million USD via private placement.
A US-Canada crypto summit is shaping up at Consensus 2025
Dave Portnoy, Eric Trump, and a huge contingent of Canadian founders rally at Consensus 2025.
WonderFi spent $3.6 million on ransom and security upgrades in connection with CEO’s kidnapping last year
In the crypto world, high-profile figures face significant security risks.