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Plain answers to the questions people ask about crypto in Canada, and what the week's news means if you hold rather than trade.

Markets

Where is bitcoin in the halving cycle? Day 888

Bitcoin is 888 days past the 2024 halving. How that compares with day 888 in past cycles, what moved prices this week, and how far to trust the pattern.

Question

Can you earn interest on USDC in Canada? Where the 3.9% comes from

Yes, by lending it, not from Circle. Where USDC interest comes from, today's variable Aave rate on Base, the risks, and how the CRA treats it in Canada.

News

Canada's big six banks test tokenized deposits: what changes for you

RBC, TD, Scotiabank, BMO, CIBC and National Bank will explore tokenized Canadian-dollar deposits. How that differs from a stablecoin and what it means for holders.

Question

Is it too late to buy bitcoin? What the numbers say at US$86,000

Bitcoin is about 31% below its 2025 record and sentiment just hit extreme greed. What the numbers say about buying now, and the questions that matter more.

Weekly

The week in crypto for Canadians: bitcoin back above $85,000

Bitcoin topped $85,000 for the first time since January, a US crypto bill failed by one vote, and the big buyers returned. What it means if you hold.

Canada

Buying Bitcoin with Interac e-Transfer, off the exchange

Two honest routes for Canadians, what each one costs, the identity check you cannot skip, and what your money does between the transfer and the entry.