The Bank of Montreal (BMO) has become the first financial institution in Canada to take action against bitcoin (BTC). It was confirmed by Cointrader co-founder and CTO Paul Szczesny in a press release that the bank would be closing down all bitcoin-related business accounts across the … [Read more...]
2014 Canadian federal budget addresses ’emerging risks’ like bitcoin
Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty unveiled the federal budget for 2014 on Tuesday. Although it isn't believed to be a revolutionary or game changing federal budget, the Conservatives revealed plans to tighten rules and regulations in order to combat money laundering and terrorism … [Read more...]