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Canada: Coinsquare, CoinSmart, WonderFi to Combine to Launch Regulated Crypto Trading Platform

WonderFi Technologies Inc. Coinsquare Ltd. and CoinSmart Financial Inc. announced that they have entered into a business combination agreement “to combine their respective businesses.” The combined company will aim to “offer one of the largest regulated crypto asset trading platforms in the world and will… Read More

Coinsquare Apparently the Target of Hack, No Passwords Pilfered, Funds Safe

According to multiple reports, Coinsquare, a top Canadian crypto exchange, was the target of a hack where customer information was taken, but no passwords or funds were stolen. Coinsquare is Canada’s first IIROC-regulated crypto marketplace. On November 19th, Coinsquare said they witnessed “unusual activity” on… Read More

Canada: Coinsquare Acquires CoinSmart, Creates Largest Crypto Exchange in the Country

Coinsquare, a Canadian crypto exchange that is the oldest digital asset firm in the country, has agreed to acquire CoinSmart – a crypto marketplace that is registered with the Ontario Securities Commission. The combination of the two firms will create the largest crypto exchange in… Read More

Canada: Crypto Trading Platform CoinSquare Appoints New CEO

Coinsquare, a cryptocurrency trading platform, has announced a new CEO.  Former Tradelogiq executive Martin Piszel will succeed Stacey Hoisak who will assume a new role as President and Chief Legal Officer. Piszel will also join the Coinsquare Board of Directors. Based in Toronto, Coinsquare is registered… Read More

Mogo Set to Acquire Additional Shares In Canada-Based Crypto Platform Coinsquare

  Mogo Inc. (NASDAQ: MOGO) (TSX: MOGO) a Canada-based digital payments and financial technology company, announced on Tuesday it is set to acquire additional 2.0% of the outstanding common shares of cryptocurrency platform, Coinsquare.  The acquisition was announced just a little over a month after Coinsquare… Read More

Coinsquare Completes Closing of Strategic Investment By Mogo

CoinSquare, a Canadian digital asset exchange, announced on Friday the closing of the previously announced strategic investment in Coinsquare by Mogo Inc. (NASDAQ:MOGO) (TSX: MOGO), a digital payments and fintech company. Coinsquare reported that per the investment agreement, Mogo has acquired a 19.99% ownership interest for… Read More

Coinsquare Negotiates with Canada Revenue Agency to Protect Most Client Information

CoinSquare, a Canadian crypto exchange,  has announced that it has come to terms with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) in regards to the information provided regarding CoinSquare users. CoinSquare notes that in late 2020, the CRA filed an application in court to compel Coinsquare to… Read More

Canadian Digital Asset Trading Platform Coinsquare Unveils “Quick Trade” Mobile App

  Canadian cryptocurrency platform Coinsquare announced on Monday the launch of its new Quick Trade mobile app. The simple to use app makes buying and selling digital assets quick and convenient, with customers able to easily manage their portfolio of digital assets.  According to Coinsquare, The… Read More

Financial Software Engineering Company Ultra Stellar Acquires StellarX Cryptocurrency Trading Platform From Coinsquare

Less than two years after Coinsquare acquired cryptocurrency trading platform StellarX, financial software engineering company Ultra Stellar has purchased the platform. As previously reported, StellarX is claimed to be the first full-featured trading app for Stellar’s universal marketplace. The exchange operates as a truly decentralized… Read More

Coinsquare Appoints New Board Members & Applies to Operate As a Regulated Digital Asset Marketplace in Canada

Canadian cryptocurrency platform Coinsquare announced earlier this week it has appointed Nicholas Thadaney and Wendy Rudd to its Board of Directors According to Coinsquare, the appointment news follow the confirmation of Stacey Hoisak as Coinsquare’s new Chief Executive Officer, and the appointments of Lawrence Truong as… Read More

Ontario Securities Commission Settles with Coinsquare Executives Regarding Inflated Trading Volumes: 90% of the reported trading volume had no economic substance

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has approved a settlement agreement with Coinsquare Ltd., a top crypto exchange based in Canada. According to the OSC, Coinsquare executives  Cole Diamond, Virgile Rostand and Felix Mazer have settled allegations of market manipulation on the Coinsquare platform that mislead… Read More

Coinsquare CEO Responds to Data Breach

Coinsquare, a Canadian crypto exchange, has responded to the reports regarding a “hack” and data breach that apparently revealed data of 50,000 users. As the story goes, Coinsquare was approached by a reporter at Vice that claimed to have seen a sample of the stolen… Read More

Coinsquare Obtains Controlling Investment Position For Fintech Software Provider Just Cash

Canadian cryptocurrency platform Coinsquare announced on Tuesday it has obtained controlling investment for fintech software provider, Just Cash. According to Coinsquare, Just Cash’s software enables any ATM to sell cryptocurrency to customers and allows customers to purchase cryptocurrency through the traditional ATM process without disrupting the… Read More

Coinsquare Expands Cryptocurrency Offering By Adding Stellar Lumens (XLM)

Canadian cryptocurrency platform Coinsquare announced on Thursday the addition of  Stellar Lumens (XLM) to its coin offering. According to Coinsquare, XLM is the first coin from the global payment system Stellar and is known for facilitating the transfer of funds instantly around the globe, and built… Read More

Coinsquare Announces Pre-Launch of Canadian Fiat-Backed Stablecoin “eCAD”

Canadian cryptocurrency platform Coinsquare announced on Thursday the pre-launch of its fiat-backed stablecoin, eCAD. According to Coinsquare, eCAD will provide the Canadian and global markets the stability of the Canadian dollar with the benefits of a digital currency. This new product will allow investors to purchase eCAD… Read More

Canada’s Coinsquare Acquires Global Decentralized Crypto Platform StellarX

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Canadian cryptocurrency platform Coinsquare announced on Thursday it has acquired global decentralized cryptocurrency exchange, StellarX. The acquisition of StellarX reportedly comes on the heels of Coinsquare’s December 2018 acquisition of BlockEQ, which will be rebranded to become the anchor wallet for the StellarX platform. According to Coinsquare, StellarX… Read More

Canadian Crypto Exchange Coinsquare Lays Off Additional 40% of Employees

In an effort to better “manage its resources,” Canadian crypto exchange Coinsquare laid off 40% of its workforce yesterday, Canadian-startup news outlet BetaKit reports. The latest layoffs reportedly follow a 20% cutback on employees undertaken by Coinsquare last July. According to Coinsquare CEO Cole Diamond,… Read More

Coinsquare Announces European Expansion

Canadian cryptocurrency platform Coinsquare announced on Wednesday it has launched across 25 countries simultaneously in the European Union (EU). Coinsquare reported it first announced its intention to launch in Europe earlier this year and European customers now have access to the platform’s full suite of cryptocurrencies and services. This… Read More

Digital Currency Trading Platform Coinsquare Announces New Cryptocurrency Referral Program

Canadian cryptocurrency platform Coinsquare announced on Wednesday its new cryptocurrency referral program. This announcement comes just days after the company reported its acquisition of BlockEQ, a cryptocurrency wallet on the Stellar network. According to Coinsquare, investors and everyday users alike can Earn Bitcoin for Life by referring… Read More

Canadian Exchange Coinsquare Acquires BlockEQ to Expand Cryptocurrency Offerings

Canadian cryptocurrency Coinsquare announced on Thursday it has acquired BlockEQ, a cryptocurrency wallet on the Stellar network. Coinsquare reported that it purchased BlockEQ for CAD$12 million and will use BlockEQ’s technology to help it and its users connect further with the world of cryptocurrencies. It was revealed: “BlockEQ,… Read More

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