Mining Firm Hut 8 Reports 28% Drop in Q2 Revenue Following Bitcoin Halving

Bitcoin mining firm Hut 8 reported a sharp drop in revenue. However, the rising value of the firm's BTC holdings helped it finish the quarter in the black.

Wealthsimple, Robinhood of the North, Jumps Into Canada’s Crypto Sandbox

The millennial-friendly investments app is working with regulators on its upcoming bitcoin and ether trading service.

Coinsquare Exchange Execs to Resign Over Wash Trading Scandal

In a settlement with the Ontario Securities Commission, three seniors executives at the Canadian exchange agreed to step down and pay penalties over fake trades.

Canadian Government Paid Justin Trudeau Family Member to Talk at Blockchain Event

Canadian politicians are seeking answers after the half-brother of the prime minister was paid by the federal government to speak at a blockchain conference.

Canada’s Central Bank Is Serious About Designing a CBDC, Job Posting Reveals

The Bank of Canada is preparing to design its own central bank digital currency (CDBC), detailing its plans in a new job posting.

Hut 8 Mining Revenue Continues Decline in Q1

Hut 8's Q1 2020 earnings fell, pulled lower by falling revenue, decreased EBITDA and increased collateral requirements.

Hut 8: The Struggles of One of Canada’s Largest Miners

CoinDesk Research presents an in-depth look into one of the largest publicly listed mining companies, Hut 8.

$14M Bitcoin Fund Gets Listed on Toronto Stock Exchange

The listing comes after 3iQ spent several years in dialogue with the Ontario securities regulator.

HIVE Blockchain to Double Bitcoin Mining Capacity Through $2.8M Share Deal

HIVE shares have increased 10 percent since the deal to acquire a bitcoin mining farm in Canada became public.