Intro To Bitcoin vs. Ethereum Today, we are going to look at Bitcoin vs. Ethereum, comparing the two most popular cryptocurrencies of all time. At the time of this writing, there are over 2,200 cryptocurrencies available on the open market. The collective worth of these currencies is over $336 billion CAD. Bitcoin (BTC) gave birth to […]

Intro Last week, on Wednesday July 10th, 2019, the Financial Transaction and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (“FINTRAC”) published the long awaited final version of amendments to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (“PCMLTFA”) in the Canada Gazette. The new regulations form part of a larger legislative initiative to strengthen Canada’s […]

Introduction To OTC Bitcoin Trading OTC or Over-the-counter trading is an alternative to manually trading on an exchange interface, where a buyer and a seller transact a large amount of an asset. A price is agreed upon between buyer and seller which can be below, at par, or above market price depending on the asset, […]

Intro to Bitcoin vs. Litecoin In this post, we’re going to take a look at Bitcoin vs. Litecoin. While both compete against each other for investor dollars, Bitcoin and Litecoin act as catalysts too. The two projects are driving innovation within the cryptocurrency space and the blockchain industry at large, allowing the world’s most devout […]

Have you ever been called a crypto noob, newbie or worse…….n00b? It’s okay, everyone’s a noob at something. There are no dumb questions when it comes to the complicated world of cryptocurrency and here at Bitbuy we want to make that clear. That’s why we had our relatively n00b intern compile 20 of his noobiest […]

Intro to Bitcoin vs. Monero In this post we are going to compare Bitcoin vs. Monero. Both projects promise users the ability to exchange value anonymously using a decentralized database that records transactions on a public ledger making it difficult if not impossible to create fraudulent transactions or manipulate their respective blockchains in any way, […]

Intro to Monero Monero, originally called BitMonero, is an open-source cryptocurrency that focuses on fungibility, privacy and decentralization. Created in 2014, Monero has been dubbed the ultimate privacy token because it uses an obfuscarted public ledger. This means that no outside observer can see the source, total amount or destination of any transaction on the […]

Ethereum is a global, open-source platform for decentralized applications. In this post, we look at the currency Ether, the Ethereum protocol and how to buy it.

Since it’s inception in 2013, Bitbuy has been committed to transparency, safety and compliance. Read about our proactive approach we are taking here in 2019.

What do Canadians need to know about Bitcoin (and all digital currency) taxes? Bitbuy.ca spoke with Kathryn Walker, a lawyer at Thorsteinssons Tax Lawyers in Toronto about digital currency and tax obligations. Read the major takeaways with full explanations here:

It’s the original digital currency, created in 2009 by an unknown person (or persons) under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. While we know almost nothing about Nakamoto, Bitcoin’s meteoric rise and enduring relevance is no mystery.

We break down the new features of Bitbuy Pro.

Keeping your cryptocurrency experience safe and secure is extremely important to us here at Bitbuy. Cryptocurrency is a powerful and unique asset and currency, but because of crypto’s unique properties, you need to be extremely careful to avoid scams and phishing attempts. Here are 10 tips to keep you safe on Bitbuy, and elsewhere.

Digital currencies are attractive to countries with less banking and financial infrastructure. Will any countries adopt a blockchain currency soon? Venezuala, Rwanda and Switzerland may be the closest to having a cryptocurrency.

Litecoin is one of the oldest and most popular “Altcoins” and has very unique origins. Did you know that Litecoin…..

Bitcoin has a scalability problem. Or does it? The Lightning network could change the game when it comes to scaling the world’s most popular digital currency. How does it work and what does it mean for the crypto markets? We take a look in this article.

Today we go deep on Bitcoin, the original use of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. From the mysterious origins to the current day landscape, learn everything about Bitcoin here.

Whether it’s getting access to larger returns, or getting your hands on early-stage technology, there are lots of reasons to join an ICO. Here’s how to join an ICO, buy tokens, and keep yourself protected from scams and theft.

As Bitcoin prices climb, we take a look at three psychological factors that are affecting investors. Why have investors, especially those with deep pockets, stayed out of virtual currencies? What do the 2013 and 2017 price explosions tell us about the psychology of traders and investors?

There are distinct advantages for Canadian citizens when buying from a Canadian exchange. Some of the advantages include lower rates, more deposit and withdrawal methods, and transacting in your local currency which will avoid high currency exchange fees.

This brings us to our next chapter and we couldn’t be more excited to announce the launch of Bitbuy Pro in the new year! This platform hasn’t been designed only for our existing users but for the next generation of cryptocurrency traders that deserve the best technologies in order to execute on their trading strategies.

A brief statement on QuadrigaCX from Bitbuy Founder Adam Goldman

It’s Bitcoin’s 10th Birthday! To celebrate, we take a look at 10 facts about Bitcoin you may not know (with a Canadian spin!)