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Manitoba Halts New Crypto Mining Projects Due to Expected High Energy Demand

Authorities in Manitoba are temporarily suspending the connection of new crypto mining facilities to the power grid. The Canadian province, which relies heavily on hydroelectric generation and attracts miners with…

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Crypto’s Rapid Growth Pushed Canada to Speed up Regulations

The Canadian government will begin consultations on cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and CBDCs. The ruling body maintained that such assets should function under strict supervision since they could facilitate illicit operations and…

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Canada to examine crypto, stablecoins, and CBDCs in new budget

Canada’s government stated its concerns on the risks digital assets and the digitalization of money may pose to its financial system as a reason for launching the consultation.

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