Coinbase Backs QCAD Stablecoin to Power Canadian Crypto Adoption

Coinbase Backs QCAD Stablecoin to Power Canadian Crypto Adoption

Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN), one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, has announced an investment in Stablecorp to bring QCAD — a Canadian dollar-denominated stablecoin — to Canadians. The announcement was made in Toronto at the Blockchain Futurist Conference, where it was presented during a fireside chat by Lucas Matheson, Canada country director at Coinbase, and Alex McDougall, CEO of Stablecorp. The pair positioned the launch as part of…

Canadians Choose Platforms Over Banks to Buy BTC in CAD

Canada’s financial landscape is undergoing a quiet revolution. As traditional banks grapple with outdated systems and limited crypto support, more Canadians are turning to digital platforms to buy BTC in CAD with ease, speed, and transparency. It’s not just about cryptocurrency adoption anymore—it’s about freedom of choice, decentralised access, and financial autonomy in an increasingly digital-first world. So, why are Canadians abandoning big b…