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The best GIC rates in Canada for 2025 + MORE Jun 9th
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Sault Chamber reacts to provincial budget - SooToday.com + MORE Mar 29th
Sault Chamber reacts to provincial budget SooToday.comMayors from Waterloo region share their wins and disappointments from Ontario's 2026 budget cbc.caOntario’s budget banks on a housing resale rebound in 2026 — but real estate players aren’t so sure thestar.c.... More »
The best high-interest savings accounts in Canada for 2024 + MORE Jul 18th
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Visa vs. Mastercard: What are the differences—and do they matter? Aug 21st
A frequent question we hear at MoneySense is: Which is better—Visa or Mastercard? When looking for a credit card, there are all sorts of things to consider. What is the interest rate? Can you collect rewards points or cash back for making purchases? Is there a bonus for signing up, and what perks .... More »
Lowest Winnipeg mortgage rates: Save with Cambrian Credit Union May 9th
When Canadians need a mortgage, they often default to the big banks—but there’s a whole other world of financing options to explore. Credit unions have competitive interest rates in Canada, including Manitoba, plus innovative mortgage options you may not be able to find elsewhere. Shopping aroun.... More »
How to Buy and Sell Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrency in Canada
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If you pay attention to investing news at all, it’s impossible not to notice the emergence of Bitcoin. This speculative currency has become enormously popular in Canada, with online exchanges and Bitcoin ATMs showing up just about everywhere. Still, there are many questions that need to be asked. What is Bitcoin, and how can I buy it? Is it even a good investment?
In this post, I’ll show you how to buy Bitcoin in Canada, and share my thoughts on whether or not you should place your hard-earned money in this speculative investment at all.
What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is a digital currency, also known as a cryptocurrency, that does not exist in a physical form.
You can’t hold bitcoin in your hand, as you would Canadian dollars. There are a number of reasons that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have become popular, the main one being that it’s very difficult for governments and central banks to regulate. The decentralization of cryptocurrency also provides a certain level of anonymity, which appeals to a lot of buyers…
In this post, I’ll show you how to buy Bitcoin in Canada, and share my thoughts on whether or not you should place your hard-earned money in this speculative investment at all.
What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is a digital currency, also known as a cryptocurrency, that does not exist in a physical form.
You can’t hold bitcoin in your hand, as you would Canadian dollars. There are a number of reasons that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have become popular, the main one being that it’s very difficult for governments and central banks to regulate. The decentralization of cryptocurrency also provides a certain level of anonymity, which appeals to a lot of buyers…
