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How stablecoins hold their peg and how it breaks

Stablecoins maintain their peg through various mechanisms such as reserves and collateralisation. Understanding these can clarify risks and nuances.

Sep 15, 2026

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Crypto taxes in Canada: capital gains, income and records

A CRA-sourced guide to taxable crypto dispositions, capital gains versus business income, adjusted cost base and record-keeping in Canada.

Sep 9, 2026

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Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions: Lightning, Rootstock, Stacks

Bitcoin's Layer 2 solutions, Lightning, Rootstock, and Stacks, tackle payment speed, programmability, and smart contracts in distinct ways by 2026.

Aug 20, 2026

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Hardware wallets: Understanding the risks of self-custody

Hardware wallets protect private keys from remote attacks, but a 2026 firmware bug revealed vulnerabilities that led to $89 million in bitcoin theft.

Aug 19, 2026

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Crypto ATM scams cause $388 million losses in 2025

Crypto ATM scams resulted in over $388 million in losses in 2025, primarily impacting adults aged 50 and older, prompting new regulations.

Aug 13, 2026

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Crypto fraud in 2026: Wallet-drainers exploit permissions

Crypto fraud in 2026 is evolving as wallet-drainers use permission systems rather than seed phrases, making scams harder to recognize for users.

Aug 12, 2026

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Custodial vs Non-Custodial: Who Controls Your Crypto

The real difference between a custodial exchange balance and a non-custodial wallet, and why 'not your keys, not your coins' is more than a slogan.

Aug 11, 2026

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Does Dollar-Cost Averaging Actually Work in Crypto?

How dollar-cost averaging works, why it appeals to volatile assets like crypto in particular, and what it does and doesn't protect against.

Aug 10, 2026

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Understanding hot, cold, and hardware crypto wallets

Hot wallets are internet-connected, while cold wallets, including hardware wallets, store keys offline. Learn which wallet best fits your crypto usage.

Aug 2, 2026

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Understanding how a blockchain works technically

Blockchain technology underpins Bitcoin, allowing secure transactions without intermediaries by using blocks, hashing, and consensus mechanisms.

Aug 2, 2026

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Canadian crypto scams: How to recognize and avoid them

Crypto scams in Canada often involve investment and romance schemes, fake platforms, and urgent requests via crypto ATMs. Learn to spot the signs.

Jul 31, 2026

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How to buy crypto safely in Canada: A practical guide

Buying crypto safely in Canada involves verifying platform registration, understanding custody, and knowing tax implications. Here's what to consider.

Jul 31, 2026

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Understanding candlestick charts for crypto trading

Candlestick charts provide detailed views of price movements in crypto, showing open, close, high, low, and volume for better trading insights.

Jul 30, 2026

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Gas fees on Ethereum: Understanding their fluctuations

Gas fees on Ethereum fluctuate based on network demand, computational requirements, and priority fees, affecting transaction costs unpredictably.

Jul 19, 2026

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How Bitcoin ETFs operate within Canada’s financial framework

Bitcoin ETFs in Canada hold actual coins, offering investors direct access through registered accounts like TFSAs and RRSPs, unlike U.S. counterparts.

Jul 18, 2026

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What smart contracts are and how they function

Smart contracts are blockchain-based programs that execute automatically as coded. Understanding their mechanics and limitations is crucial for users.

Jul 18, 2026

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Staking explained: Understanding rewards and risks in Canada

Staking involves locking assets on proof-of-stake networks for rewards, with real risks including slashing and operational security, especially in Canada.

Jul 17, 2026