Canadian PM Justin Trudeau says investing in crypto is not an escape from inflation
According to a new Twitter post on Tuesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made critical remarks regarding newly elected opposition leader Pierre Pollievere’s pro-crypto platform, writing: “We’ll also call out questionable, reckless economic ideas. Telling people they can opt out of inflation by investing in cryptocurrencies is not responsible leadership.” In a separate TV appearance, […]
Canadian PM candidate supports freedom to use Bitcoin as money

The Canadian Conservative Party candidate for Prime Minister, Pierre Poilievre, has come out in support of allowing Canadians to use Bitcoin (BTC) as legal money in the country. The YouTube channel BITCOIN posted a video on March 29 of Poilievre saying that the people of Canada need “more financial freedom” before a crowd of about […]
Trudeau revokes emergencies act powers but the case for crypto grows

Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau has announced he will repeal emergency powers used to freeze $8 million from 210 bank accounts connected to Canadian ‘Freedom Convoy’ protestors, according to CBC news. On Feb. 24, Trudeau stated in a televised press conference that “we’re ready to confirm that the situation is no longer an emergency” […]
Canada invokes ‘Emergencies Act’ targeting crowdfunding and crypto

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has invoked the Emergencies Act, which gives him the power to freeze Freedom Convoy protesters’ bank accounts and monitor “large and suspicious transactions,” including crypto. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said in a press conference on Monday that this latest tactical maneuver against the protesters broadens the scope of Terrorist […]