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At 1Bitcoin.ca, we don’t publish once and disappear. We update our content regularly — at least once every quarter — and often much more. Why? Because Bitcoin doesn’t stand still,…FAQ, About, or Trust & Transparency pages
Is 1Bitcoin.ca Legit? Here's the Truth. Yes — 1Bitcoin.ca is 100% legitimate. We are a Canadian-based Bitcoin service with a track record of trusted, transparent, and compliant operations. We are…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 Bitcoin, you need to understand how Canada regulates it. These…Real-Life Bitcoin Scam Case Studies (and How to Protect Yourself)
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.…Bitcoin and the Next Generation
Teaching kids about money in a digital-first world The World Our Kids Are Inheriting Is Not the One We Grew Up In We were taught to save in dollars, spend…Bitcoin Conferences in 2025: Where Canadians Should Go
Events, networking, and learning opportunities Why Go to a Bitcoin Conference in 2025? Attending a conference isn’t just for experts or investors. For Canadians, Bitcoin conferences are great ways to:…Bitcoin and Human Rights
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 speech is silenced—Bitcoin quietly…Why Bitcoin Is a Protest Against the Status Quo
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 reaction. A quiet, borderless protest against a financial system that…Bitcoin in Pop Culture: Movies, TV, and Music References
How mainstream media portrays BTC From Cypherpunk to Prime Time A decade ago, Bitcoin lived in forums and whitepapers. Today? It’s on Netflix, in hip-hop lyrics, and name-dropped in late-night…Bitcoin and the Small Business Owner
Case studies of Canadian shops accepting BTC ight just be your next chapter. Bitcoin Isn’t Just for Investors—It’s Showing Up at the Till Across Canada, small business owners are quietly…From Gold Bugs to Bitcoiners: Stories of Conversion
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 financial…The First Time I Bought Bitcoin (and the Mistakes I Made)
A cautionary but encouraging tale I Thought I Was Being Smart... I still remember the day: it was early 2017. Bitcoin was around $1,200. I’d heard about it on the…How I Introduced My Parents to Bitcoin
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…The Case for Bitcoin as a Retirement Asset
Long-term savings protection Rethinking What “Safe” Looks Like Traditionally, retirement planning meant a mix of cash, bonds, and maybe some stocks. But in today’s economy with high inflation, low interest…Why Governments Will Eventually Embrace Bitcoin
Economic and political incentives From Resistance to Realization For years, governments around the world have viewed Bitcoin with skepticism—or outright hostility. But that’s starting to change. As inflation rises, trust…The Biggest Myths About Bitcoin, Debunked
Countering mainstream misconceptions Not Everything You’ve Heard About Bitcoin Is True Bitcoin gets a lot of attention—and a lot of misunderstanding. From media soundbites to dinner table debates, it’s easy…Bitcoin and the New Age of Self-Custody
Why owning your keys matters more than ever In Bitcoin, Ownership Is Control or It Isn’t Ownership at All With traditional money, your bank holds your balance. With stocks, your…Why Every Canadian Should Own at Least 1% of Their Wealth in Bitcoin
Personal risk mitigation strategy You Don’t Need to Bet Big—You Just Need Exposure For most Canadians, Bitcoin still feels far off—risky, speculative, even confusing. But here’s the truth: owning a…Bitcoin’s Role in the Global De‑Dollarization Movement
How countries are moving away from USD reliance What Is De‑Dollarization — And Why It’s Gaining Steam “De‑dollarization” refers to the trend of countries reducing their dependence on the U.S.…Why Institutional Money Is Finally Flowing into Bitcoin
ETFs, Corporate Treasuries, and Pension Funds What’s Changed — Big Institutions Are Joining the BTC Story For years, Bitcoin was mostly discussed in tech circles or among retail investors. In…The Next Bitcoin Halving: Will It Push Prices to New Highs?
What Exactly Is a Bitcoin Halving — and Why It Matters A Bitcoin halving happens roughly every four years (every 210,000 blocks). In this event, the reward miners get for…The Canadian Housing Market vs. Bitcoin: A 10-Year Wealth Comparison — Backtested Data and Future Projections
For decades, buying a home was Canada’s default wealth plan. From 2015 to 2025, Canadians who paired real estate with a modest Bitcoin allocation saw a different curve. Here’s a…Why Bitcoin Is Outperforming the Stock Market in 2025 – Comparative Analysis with S&P 500, Gold, and Real Estate
In 2025, investors are asking a big question: why is Bitcoin surging while traditional markets are lagging behind? Over the past year, Bitcoin has outperformed the S&P 500, gold, and…
Hot Wallet or Cold Storage? The One Choice That Could Save Your Bitcoin in 2025
Most people know how to buy Bitcoin. But in 2025, with over $2.5 billion already stolen in crypto hacks this year alone, almost none know how to store it safely.…
Bitcoin Up 30%, Outperforming S&P 500’s 8% Gain — What It Means for Your Money in 2025
In a volatile world where traditional markets are holding steady but not soaring, one asset is pulling ahead and it's not your average stock portfolio. Over the past six months…
The Truth About Bitcoin Mining and the Environment
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…How Bitcoin Fixes Money in a Broken Financial System
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 US, your paycheck stretches less amid rising…
Buy More With Less: How Bitcoin’s Deflationary Model Protects Your Wealth in 2025
What if your savings could grow stronger in 2025, even as prices stabilize? For decades, we’ve accepted inflation as normal prices rising, the cost of living creeping up, and the…The Birth of Bitcoin: The Revolution That Changed Money Forever
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…The Fiat Standard: Why Money Lost Its Gold Backing and What It Means for You
When Money Was Backed by Gold For centuries, money was real, tied to gold or silver. A paper note was a promise you could exchange it for precious metal. This…The Rise of the Gold Standard: When Money Was Honest
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 made…The Fall of the Gold Standard: How Money Lost Its Anchor
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…The History of Money: From Barter to Bitcoin
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…Bank of Montreal: The Legacy Bank Embracing Bitcoin?
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…Bitcoin vs. Real Estate: The Superior Investment for Wealth Preservation
Is Real Estate Still Canada’s Go-To Investment? For decades, real estate has been the backbone of wealth-building in Canada. From Vancouver condos to Toronto detached homes, property has promised stability…Bitcoin Derangement Syndrome: Understanding the Hysteria Around Bitcoin Skeptics
Why Does Bitcoin Spark Such Fury? Bitcoin’s a global phenomenon, surviving crashes, gaining traction with giants like BMO ($150M in Bitcoin ETFs, 2025), and hitting a 121.1% return in 2024.…
My Open Letter to a Finance Professor
I recently read George Athanassakos’ opinion piece on investing in Bitcoin. I will link to the article but be warned, it is behind a paywall and full of errors and…Bubbles, Crashes, and Internet Money: A Financial Rollercoaster
Why Do Markets Keep Booming and Busting? From Tulip Mania in the 1600s to the Dot-Com Bubble and the 2008 financial crisis, markets have followed a familiar script: Now, there’s…Yes, You’re All Wrong.
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 Power of Digital Scarcity: Why It’s More Valuable Than You Think
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 and shared endlessly. The internet turned…Bitcoin is Savings Technology
In the current fiat based monetary system, savers are constantly punished. Today, all countries in the world have fiat currencies, and are not backed by anything. This includes the US…
Bitcoin for Realtors
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 for Bankers
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,…
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