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Tiff Macklem signals wait-and-see as rising oil inflation and tariff collapse create a split economy.
Crypto, regulation & financial markets
Independent coverage of Canada's crypto and financial landscape: FINTRAC regulation, CRA tax guidance, best exchanges for Canadians, Bank of Canada policy, and economic news.
Tiff Macklem signals wait-and-see as rising oil inflation and tariff collapse create a split economy.
MSB registration requirements, provincial securities rules from OSC and AMF, and exchange compliance obligations.
Investment fraud, romance scams, rug pulls — how to report, RCMP and CAFC resources, and victim support.
Interac e-Transfer limits, wire transfer options, CAD stablecoins and which exchanges support each method.
Capital vs income classification, adjusted cost base method, T1135 foreign reporting and RRSP eligibility.
Securities law classification under PCMA, platforms offering tokenized properties, risks and tax treatment.
CSA Staff Notice requirements, mandated audit standards, approved auditors and liability in Canadian courts.
BoC's research phase update, privacy debate, Jasper project legacy and impact on stablecoin adoption.
Bitbuy, NDAX, Newton, Kraken Canada and Coinbase Canada compared on fees, CAD support and compliance.
RCMP Financial Crime unit tools, Chainalysis cooperation, FINTRAC STR requirements and major enforcement cases.
Which Big Six banks allow crypto exchange deposits, which block them, and which offer in-house crypto products.
Bitcoin tests $81K resistance, the Canada Strong Fund launches, and tech stocks outperform amid oil-driven inflation.