The Ultimate Guide to Blockchain
A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Blockchain.
What to know about Blockchain
Blockchain technology represents a transformative breakthrough in how data and transactions are recorded and verified, promising to enhance transparency, security, and efficiency across various industries. By leveraging a decentralized ledger system, blockchain eliminates the need for intermediaries and enables trustless, tamper-proof record-keeping.
Our collection of stories explores the broad impact and evolving applications of blockchain beyond its cryptocurrency origins. From banking and fintech innovations to supply chain transparency, digital identity management, and data protection, blockchain is reshaping traditional business models and security frameworks. Readers can discover insights into current trends, key challenges, emerging use cases, and expert perspectives that reveal both the potential and practical considerations of adopting blockchain technology.
Whether you're interested in understanding blockchain's role in digital finance, its implications for cybersecurity, or its integration with other cutting-edge technologies like AI and IoT, this tag offers a comprehensive view into the ongoing blockchain revolution. Dive in to learn how blockchain is driving innovation, disrupting markets, and influencing the future of digital interaction.
Canadian Blockchain News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Visa, Wealthsimple pilot stablecoin settlement in Canada
Visa and Wealthsimple test USDC settlement in Canada as the card network extends its blockchain-based payments pilot to the country.
Tetra launches Canada's first regulated CADD stablecoin
Tetra Digital Group has launched CADD, a regulated Canadian dollar stablecoin backed one-to-one by cash and aimed at banks and fintech groups.
Exclusive: Adyen targets fragmented payments with Intelligent Money Movement
Adyen is positioning Intelligent Money Movement as a unified layer for payments, payouts and liquidity, targeting fragmented treasury systems.
Neo Financial second FinTech to join Interac network
Neo Financial becomes the second Canadian FinTech on Interac e-Transfer, boosting direct access for payments as the network opens to more providers.
Deloitte Canada, Stablecorp back QCAD stablecoin push
Deloitte Canada and Stablecorp team up on QCAD stablecoin infrastructure for banks as Canada readies a clearer rulebook on digital payments.
Experts: CAD token market growth hinges on clear rules
Canada's tokenised markets hinge on OSC engagement, institutional uptake and hybrid blockchain rails, speakers told a Toronto summit.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Blockchain
Featured News
Pepperstone Crypto: Digital assets go mainstream as investors take control of financial future
Pepperstone Crypto says digital assets are moving into the mainstream as regulation, ETFs and younger investors reshape how traders access markets.
Exclusive: Adyen targets fragmented payments with Intelligent Money Movement
Adyen is positioning Intelligent Money Movement as a unified layer for payments, payouts and liquidity, targeting fragmented treasury systems.
Experts: CAD token market growth hinges on clear rules
Canada's tokenised markets hinge on OSC engagement, institutional uptake and hybrid blockchain rails, speakers told a Toronto summit.
Expert Columns
World IP Day: Why IP is the backbone of sporting brands' success
Fintech must match tech progress with true inclusion
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
2026 begins: Crypto's heavyweight rumble - round by round
How five digital forces will redefine banking by 2026
How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam
In the age of AI fakes, you need to own your credentials
Bitcoin's adolescence: From silk road to government treasuries
From locked-out to let in: Tokenisation's promise for everyday investors
Building institutional trust in a decentralized world
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Pepperstone Crypto: Digital assets go mainstream as investors take control of financial future
Exclusive: Adyen targets fragmented payments with Intelligent Money Movement
Experts: CAD token market growth hinges on clear rules
Canada's extra cautious stablecoin path risks Web3 departure
5 million Canadians bet on crypto. Where's the rulebook?
Recent Blockchain News
CIRO announces tiered crypto custody rules for dealers
Canada's investment watchdog has unveiled a tiered crypto custody regime, tying asset limits to custodians' capital, tech controls and oversight.
Canada's extra cautious stablecoin path risks Web3 departure
Experts say the Stablecoin Act may be the right chance for Canada to catch up in the evolution of Web3 infrastructure.
In the age of AI fakes, you need to own your credentials
With AI fakes on the rise, owning verifiable, private credentials is key to protecting your identity and proving your truth online in 2025.
Loon raises CAD $3M to expand Canadian dollar stablecoin
Loon will develop a Canadian-dollar stablecoin to offer a domestic alternative to US-dollar stablecoins dominating Canada's digital market.
5 million Canadians bet on crypto. Where's the rulebook?
Political leaders remain unaware and sceptical amid calls for clearer regulation and support as stablecoin rises amongst Canadian investors.
Ontario invests CAD $50 million to boost manufacturers' tech edge
Ontario commits CAD $50 million to support manufacturers adopting advanced technologies like AI, robotics, and 5G, boosting innovation and global competitiveness.
Lightspark adds AI agent controls to Grid accounts
Lightspark gives Grid Global Accounts AI agent controls, letting users set spending limits, approvals and audit trails for delegated payments.
FinScan adds stablecoin screening to Payments platform
FinScan extends Payments platform to screen stablecoin transfers and digital wallets, aiming to give firms one compliance setup across all rails.
Temenos expands AWS SaaS to digital banking & payments
Temenos broadens AWS SaaS for banks with digital services and payments, as lenders weigh cloud modularity, regulation and data residency.
Animoca Brands launches USD $10 million Minds AI fund
Animoca Brands backs early-stage developers with USD $10 million Minds AI fund to spur agentic web products across gaming, finance and productivity.
DTCC sets July 2026 launch for tokenisation service
DTCC to open tokenisation service in July 2026 after SEC clearance, with Bank of America, BlackRock and HSBC among 50 firms involved.
Stripe unveils Google AI commerce push & token billing
Stripe deepens push into AI commerce as Google partnership, agent wallets and token billing aim to reshape online payments.
Polymarket taps Chainalysis for on-chain market oversight
Polymarket teams up with Chainalysis on blockchain market integrity system to spot insider trading and manipulation across its prediction platform.
Bitcoin rebounds as institutional demand & tokenisation grow
Institutional demand for crypto assets revived in April as Bitcoin climbed above USD $78,000 and tokenised treasury products gained traction, Talos said.
NUVA Digital raises USD $5.2 million for Web3 asset platform
NUVA Digital secures USD $5.2 million seed funding led by Morgan Creek Digital to widen its tokenised asset marketplace and add blockchain integrations.
Payment firms expand into broader merchant services
Stripe, PayPal, Adyen and Block are pushing into loyalty, lending and AI checkout tools as payment groups seek a bigger role in merchant commerce.
OVHcloud and Alchemy strike blockchain cloud tie-up
OVHcloud teams up with Alchemy to host blockchain developer tools on its cloud, targeting regulated markets and multi-cloud growth.
Tether backs Drift Protocol relaunch with GBP £150m
Tether leads USD $150 million recovery plan as Drift Protocol seeks to restore user balances and restart trading after April exploit.
Tether backs USD $134 million Stablecoin Development
Tether invests USD $134 million in listed stablecoin platform as stablecoin use surges past USD $300 billion and eyes public market access.
Backbase, Ninth Wave unlock ERP banking connections
Backbase and Ninth Wave have teamed up to let banks plug corporate clients' ERP and accounting systems straight into account data and payments.