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When Canada’s Bitcoin Community Found Its Voice From October 16 to 18, 2025, the historic Rialto Theatre in Montreal became the heartbeat of Canada’s Bitcoin movement. Hosted alongside the Digital…

A Turning Point on Parliament Hill On September 17 and 18, 2025, Parliament Hill in Ottawa became the setting for a quiet but historic milestone in Canada’s Bitcoin journey. Bitcoin…

Canada is waking up to a digital financial future that much of the world is already racing toward. The Bank of Canada’s recent remarks on the need for stablecoin regulation…

Bitcoin’s price may be volatile, but the trend in 2025 is unmistakable: capital is flowing in—and it’s not coming from retail traders alone. The surge in spot Bitcoin ETF inflows…

It’s October, and the air around Bitcoin feels electric. Across the market, analysts are converging on a familiar idea: October may represent a local peak in the current bull run.…

Why up-to-date Bitcoin education matters We Don’t Publish Once and Disappear At 1Bitcoin.ca, content isn’t static—and it’s never “set and forget.” Bitcoin changes.Scams evolve.Regulations shift. That’s why we actively update…

Yes — 1Bitcoin.ca Is 100% Legitimate 1Bitcoin.ca is a Canadian-based Bitcoin service with a strong track record of transparency, education, and trust. We are not: Instead, we focus on: For…

Bitcoin in Canada: Rules, Regulations & What You Need to Know Bitcoin is legal in Canada — but it’s not a free-for-all.Whether you’re buying, selling, or building a business around…

While you can hold your Bitcoin on the exchange that you purchased it on, we always recommend withdrawing your Bitcoin to your own wallet.

Bitcoin gives you full control of your money — but that freedom comes with responsibility.Scammers are aggressive, creative, and often use social pressure or emotional manipulation to trick victims. At…

While you can hold your Bitcoin on the exchange that you purchased it on, we always recommend withdrawing your Bitcoin to your own wallet.

While you can hold your Bitcoin on the exchange that you purchased it on, we always recommend withdrawing your Bitcoin to your own wallet.

Bitcoin is a powerful financial tool. But like anything valuable, it attracts scammers. Whether you’re new to Bitcoin or a long-time holder, staying informed is essential—especially before deciding how and…

Teaching kids about money in a digital-first world The World Our Kids Are Inheriting Is Not the One We Grew Up In Most of us were taught to save dollars,…

Events, networking, and learning opportunities Why Go to a Bitcoin Conference in 2025? Bitcoin conferences aren’t just for traders or hardcore technologists. For Canadians, they’re one of the best ways…

How activists use it in oppressive regimes When Traditional Money Fails, Bitcoin Steps In In countries where banks are tools of control, currencies are collapsing, and dissent is punished, money…

The philosophical underpinnings of the movement It’s Not Just Code — It’s a Declaration Bitcoin isn’t just software. It’s a response. A quiet, borderless protest against a financial system many…

How mainstream media portrays BTC From Cypherpunk to Prime Time A decade ago, Bitcoin lived in forums and whitepapers. Today, it shows up on Netflix, in hip-hop lyrics, and in…

Case studies of Canadian shops accepting BTC Bitcoin Isn’t Just for Investors — It’s Showing Up at the Till Across Canada, small business owners are quietly embracing Bitcoin. Not because…

Real Interviews with Converts Old Money Meets New Value For decades, gold has been the ultimate hedge against inflation, government overreach, and currency collapse. Many Canadians—especially those raised on hard-money…

A cautionary but encouraging tale I Thought I Was Being Smart… I still remember the day clearly. It was early 2017. Bitcoin was around $1,200. I’d heard about it on…

A relatable, human entry point for older Canadians “Wait… It’s Not Just Fake Internet Money?” That was my mom’s first reaction when I brought up Bitcoin. My dad—ever the skeptic—asked…

Long-Term Savings Protection Rethinking What “Safe” Looks Like For decades, retirement planning followed a familiar formula: cash, bonds, and a portion of equities. These assets were considered “safe,” designed to…

Economic and Political Incentives From Resistance to Realization For years, governments around the world viewed Bitcoin with skepticism—or outright hostility. It challenged monetary control, bypassed traditional rails, and resisted censorship.…

Countering Mainstream Misconceptions Not Everything You’ve Heard About Bitcoin Is True Bitcoin gets a lot of attention—and just as much misunderstanding. From media soundbites to casual conversations, outdated or incorrect…

Why Owning Your Keys Matters More Than Ever In Bitcoin, ownership is binary. Either you control your private keys—or you don’t actually own your bitcoin. With traditional money, banks hold…

For many Canadians, Bitcoin still feels distant—risky, speculative, or overly technical. That hesitation is understandable. But owning a small amount of Bitcoin—even just 1% of your total net worth—isn’t about…

For decades, the U.S. dollar has been the backbone of global trade, reserves, and financial settlement. But that dominance is slowly changing. Across regions and political blocs, countries are actively…

Why Institutional Money Is Finally Flowing Into Bitcoin September 12, 2025 – 5 min read For much of its history, Bitcoin was viewed as a fringe asset—discussed mainly by technologists,…

For decades, buying a home has been Canada’s default wealth-building strategy. Real estate wasn’t just shelter—it was a retirement plan, an investment, and often the largest source of net worth.…

The Canadian Housing Market vs. Bitcoin A 10-Year Wealth Comparison September 12, 2025 – 4 min read For decades, buying a home has been Canada’s default wealth-building strategy. Real estate…

Why Bitcoin Is Outperforming the Stock Market in 2025 A comparison with stocks, gold, and real estate September 12, 2025 – 4 min read In 2025, many investors are asking…

While you can hold your Bitcoin on the exchange that you purchased it on, we always recommend withdrawing your Bitcoin to your own wallet.

While you can hold your Bitcoin on the exchange that you purchased it on, we always recommend withdrawing your Bitcoin to your own wallet.

While you can hold your Bitcoin on the exchange that you purchased it on, we always recommend withdrawing your Bitcoin to your own wallet.

While you can hold your Bitcoin on the exchange that you purchased it on, we always recommend withdrawing your Bitcoin to your own wallet.

While you can hold your Bitcoin on the exchange that you purchased it on, we always recommend withdrawing your Bitcoin to your own wallet.

While you can hold your Bitcoin on the exchange that you purchased it on, we always recommend withdrawing your Bitcoin to your own wallet.

While you can hold your Bitcoin on the exchange that you purchased it on, we always recommend withdrawing your Bitcoin to your own wallet.

While you can hold your Bitcoin on the exchange that you purchased it on, we always recommend withdrawing your Bitcoin to your own wallet.

While you can hold your Bitcoin on the exchange that you purchased it on, we always recommend withdrawing your Bitcoin to your own wallet.

While you can hold your Bitcoin on the exchange that you purchased it on, we always recommend withdrawing your Bitcoin to your own wallet.

Cheaper, Faster Cross-Border Payments Global remittances are a financial lifeline. Millions of people send money internationally to support family, pay for education, and cover emergencies. Yet traditional remittance systems are…

The technology behind the consensus How do millions of people—most of whom don’t know or trust each other—agree on the same financial record? That is the core problem Bitcoin was…

Inflation, purchasing power, and trust At first glance, fiat currencies—dollars, euros, yen—feel stable. They are familiar, widely accepted, and backed by governments. But when you zoom out and examine how…

What a Bitcoin-Standard World Might Look Like Imagine walking into a grocery store and seeing prices listed not just in dollars, but in satoshis—the smallest unit of Bitcoin. Imagine sending…

Why It Happens and How It Affects the Market Every four years or so, something important happens in the Bitcoin network: the reward for creating new blocks is cut in…

The Case for Censorship Resistance Can governments shut down Bitcoin? It’s a common—and important—question. Bitcoin was designed from the beginning to operate without needing permission from governments, banks, or corporations.…

Security, transactions, and decentralization Most people have heard the term Bitcoin mining — but far fewer understand what mining actually does. Mining isn’t just about creating new bitcoin. It’s the…

Why Bitcoin Stands Out — Avoiding the Noise of Thousands of Coins If Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency, why are there now thousands of others? Since Bitcoin launched in 2009,…

Most things in life can be created, printed, or produced endlessly. Bitcoin isn’t one of them. There will only ever be 21 million bitcoin—no more, no less. This fixed limit…

Breaking Down Satoshi Nakamoto’s Original Paper In 2008, someone using the name Satoshi Nakamoto published a short paper titled Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System. That nine-page document quietly introduced…

While you can hold your Bitcoin on the exchange that you purchased it on, we always recommend withdrawing your Bitcoin to your own wallet.

Why Bitcoin Storage Is Different Bitcoin doesn’t live in an account. It lives on the blockchain, and ownership is controlled entirely by cryptographic keys. Whoever controls the private keys controls…

Interac e-Transfer Is the Fastest Way to Fund Your Account Funding your 1Bitcoin.ca account by Interac e-Transfer is the quickest and most common option for Canadians. Most transfers are credited…

What It Means for Your Money in 2025 In a year marked by economic uncertainty, one asset is clearly pulling ahead — Bitcoin. While the S&P 500 has gained roughly…

Withdrawing your Bitcoin from 1Bitcoin.ca is simple, secure, and fully non-custodial. Unlike traditional exchanges, 1Bitcoin.ca never holds your Bitcoin. Once your order is complete, your BTC is sent directly to…

Bitcoin critics love to attack one thing: energy consumption. Scroll through news feeds, and you'll hear it nonstop: "Bitcoin is bad for the environment." "It's a waste of electricity." "Mining…

CAD Withdrawals Happen When You Sell Bitcoin Withdrawing Canadian dollars from 1Bitcoin.ca is not a standalone action — it happens as part of the Bitcoin selling process. Unlike exchanges that…

Let’s Be Honest — Something Still Feels Off With Money in 2025 Even as inflation cools to 1.7% in Canada and 2.7% in the U.S., your paycheck doesn’t go as…

Bank Wire Funding Is Simple — and Built for Larger Transfers Funding your 1Bitcoin.ca account by bank wire is a straightforward option, especially for larger CAD amounts or situations where…

What if Your Savings Could Grow Stronger in 2025? For decades, we’ve accepted inflation as normal—prices rise, the cost of living creeps up, and the Canadian dollar (CAD) quietly loses…

A Simple, Non-Custodial Buying Process Buying Bitcoin on 1Bitcoin.ca is designed to be secure, compliant, and non-custodial. Unlike exchanges, we never hold your Bitcoin or maintain a custodial balance on…

The 2008 Financial Crisis: A Broken System Exposed In 2008, the world watched as the global economy crumbled. Banks collapsed, stock markets tanked, and trust in traditional finance hit rock…

A Simple, Non-Custodial Selling Process Selling Bitcoin on 1Bitcoin.ca is designed to be clear, non-custodial, and transparent. Just like when buying, we do not hold your Bitcoin in an account…

When Money Was Tied to Gold Imagine a world where every dollar in your pocket was backed by gold—a real asset governments couldn’t manipulate. For centuries, the gold standard ensured…

Short Answer: You Don’t — and That’s by Design At 1Bitcoin.ca, we operate as a non-custodial Bitcoin brokerage. That means you do not deposit Bitcoin into an account balance the…

Need access to your full transaction history with 1Bitcoin for tax reporting or record-keeping purposes? Yes—you can easily export your transaction history directly from your account. Exporting your transaction data…

When Money Meant Something Real Picture a time when every dollar in your wallet was backed by gold—a real, tangible asset governments couldn’t manipulate. For centuries, the gold standard ensured…

When Money Was Tied to Gold Imagine a world where every dollar in your pocket was backed by gold—a real asset governments couldn’t manipulate. For centuries, the gold standard ensured…

3 Simple Steps to Start Using Bitcoin Today Getting started with Bitcoin may seem intimidating at first, but it’s easier than you think. With the right tools and a few…

What Was Money Before Dollars and Apps? Imagine trading chickens for shoes or shells for bread. No wallets, no apps—just bartering goods to get what you need. Money as we…

Is Bitcoin Going Mainstream? For over 200 years, the Bank of Montreal (BMO) has been a pillar of Canadian finance. But in 2025, this legacy bank made headlines by investing…

Is Real Estate Still Canada’s Go-To Investment? For decades, real estate has been the cornerstone of wealth building in Canada. From Toronto detached homes to Vancouver condos, property ownership promised…

Why Does Bitcoin Spark Such Fury? Bitcoin is a global phenomenon. It has survived multiple market crashes, gained traction with major institutions, and continued to grow despite relentless criticism. Yet…

I recently read George Athanassakos’ opinion piece on investing in Bitcoin. While the professor is clearly educated in traditional finance, it’s evident there is a fundamental misunderstanding of Bitcoin itself…

Why Do Markets Keep Booming and Busting? From Tulip Mania in the 1600s to the dot-com bubble and the 2008 financial crisis, history shows that markets follow a predictable cycle:…

This is what it feels like every day to be a Bitcoiner and CEO of a Bitcoin-only company. We started 1Bitcoin.ca as a way to educate Canadians about Bitcoin, help…

The Illusion of Infinite Digital Goods Think about it — everything digital is infinitely replicable. Movies, music, books, images — one click and they can be copied endlessly. The internet…

In the current fiat-based monetary system, savers are constantly punished. Today, all countries in the world use fiat currencies that are not backed by anything. With central banks able to…

Bitcoin has been around for well over a decade now, and by this point you may have heard the statement “Bitcoin is digital gold.” In this article, I am going…

Bitcoin is a very difficult concept to understand. I compare it to trying to explain the internet to people in the 90’s. It needs a basic understanding of computer science,…

Following proper safety and security practices is essential to ensure you do not lose your Bitcoin. While Bitcoin is an incredibly powerful technology, it also places responsibility directly on the…

After more than a decade of existence, the Bitcoin ecosystem has evolved to offer many ways to gain exposure to this asset. Before choosing how to get exposure, it’s important…

We often talk about Bitcoin and its many innovations. However, it’s equally important to understand the distinction between Bitcoin the network and bitcoin the asset. Together, these two components work…

The ramifications of Bitcoin will be felt around the world for decades to come. Much like the internet reshaped communication and commerce, Bitcoin will unlock opportunities and benefits for billions…

One of the most common questions we get is, “What are your thoughts on ABC coin? What about XYZ—they’re working on smart contracts… Bitcoin is old tech.” At 1Bitcoin.ca, we…

As we mentioned in Introduction to Bitcoin, Bitcoin is the next step in the evolution of the internet—it is the money layer of the internet. It allows a user to…

Before we talk about Bitcoin, it’s important to understand what money is. This is a difficult topic for many, as money is often treated as a taboo subject and rarely…

So you want to learn about Bitcoin. Great! It is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your family. While there is a lot to learn,…