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Only a Test: Bank of Canada Comments on CAD-Coin Trial

Canada's central bank says that its 'CAD-coin' project isn't intended for use as an actual interbank payment system, but merely as a test.

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Bank of Canada Demos Blockchain-Based Digital Dollar

The Central Bank of Canada revealed yesterday it is developing a digital version of the Canadian dollar based on blockchain technology.

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Judge Dismisses Mt Gox Class Action Lawsuit in Canada

An effort to bring a class action lawsuit against defunct bitcoin exchange Mt Gox has been dismissed in Canada.

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Bitcoin Exchange Cointrader Shuts Down After Alleged Hack

Bitcoin exchange Cointrader has announced that it is shutting down following what it claimed was a debilitating hack.

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Toronto Stock Exchange Moves Toward Blockchain With Ethereum Founder Hire

The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has hired Ethereum co-founder Anthony Di Iorio as its first chief digital officer.

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Royal Bank of Canada Expands Blockchain Testing Beyond Loyalty

Royal Bank of Canada's innovation lead discusses why the bank believes blockchain isn't overhyped, even given all the recent hype.

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Bank of Canada: Bitcoin Could Create 'New Monetary Order'

Central banks would "struggle" to implement monetary policy if digital currencies become more widely used, according to a Bank of Canada official.

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Royal Bank of Canada Exploring Blockchain Loyalty Program

Royal Bank of Canada president and CEO Dave McKay issued new comments on the blockchain at a roundtable discussion today.

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Bitcoin Startup Cleared of Breaching Securities Law

The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority (FCAA) of Saskatchewan, Canada, has cleared a bitcoin startup of breaching securities law.

Canadian regulators ordered a freeze on Catalyx recently.

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Election Hopeful Wants Canada to Recognise Bitcoin as Currency

A candidate running in Canada's upcoming federal election says he wants to give bitcoin an equal footing with the dollar.

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