The Bitcoin Fund Completes IPO, Now Trading on Canada’s Leading Stock Exchange

The Bitcoin Fund, managed by 3iq, has completed an initial public offering and has begun trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). It has been a long road for 3iq and The Bitcoin Fund since their filing was first rejected. After a hearing, a commissioner with the Ontario Securities Commission ruled in their favor. Also … Read more

OSC Commissioner Debunks Arguments Against Bitcoin, Green-Lights Bitcoin Fund

A commissioner of the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has debunked the arguments against bitcoin used to deny the public offering of The Bitcoin Fund. Among others, the commissioner rules that bitcoin is neither illiquid nor more susceptible to manipulation than other commodities, real volume and real trading in bitcoin exist, and it is not the … Read more

Canadian Regulated Bitcoin Trust Achieves Mutual Fund Trust Status

A Canadian regulated bitcoin trust has achieved the mutual fund trust status, allowing eligible investors to invest in the trust through government-sponsored tax-efficient investment plans. The investment is approved by the Ontario Securities Commission and the British Columbia Securities Commission.  Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to Enter Japanese Market, Regulator Reveals Mutual Fund Trust Status … Read more

Canadian Crypto Exchange Coinsquare Expanding Into European Market

One of Canada’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Coinsquare, is expanding into the European market. This is the exchange’s first international expansion under its own brand. Its previous expansions were through partnerships with other companies. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space European Expansion Ontario-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinsquare announced on Thursday, August 23, its plan … Read more

Canadian Securities Commission: Over Half a Million Ontarians Currently Holding Crypto

A study by the Ontario Securities Commission reveals that over half a million people, 5 percent of Ontario residents, currently own cryptocurrencies. The report also shows how they invest, how many owned crypto in the past but not anymore, and details of those investing in tokens. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space 5% of … Read more

Canadian Regulator Warns Investors of Five Cryptocurrency Firms

The Ontario Securities Commission has issued a warning against five unlicensed crypto companies involved in schemes to encourage investors to trade or invest in cryptocurrencies. The regulator started gathering information about these platforms after receiving complaints about them. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Warning to Investors The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) … Read more