News with the tag "Toronto"

Dean Skurka, CEO of blockchain and crypto firm WonderFi, was kidnapped, held for ransom, and was subsequently released after paying $1 million. According to CBC and other sources, Skurka was reportedly abducted in downtown Toronto around 6 p.m., Thursday. Related Reading: FTX Co-Founder Gary Wang Be...

WonderFi CEO was forced into a vehicle but released after a ransom was paid.

WonderFi CEO Dean Skurka reportedly said in an email that he is “safe” now and that no company funds and data were impacted.

Economist Steve Hanke cited a University of Toronto study that links cryptocurrency ownership to traits of the “Dark Tetrad,” including psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism. According to the research, crypto owners exhibit psychopathic tendencies, he explained. Study Links Crypto Ow...

On Tuesday, the Shiba Inu team reiterated in an official press release its commitment to innovation and community engagement as it announced its return as a title sponsor for ETHToronto. The event, slated for August 13-14, 2024, is a highlight of the Blockchain Futurist Conference and marks a signif...

Canadian crypto and Web3 startups could benefit from “lower taxes” and regulations that cater to “pre-commercial specialist technology companies,” said a Toronto ETO official.

The Solana product, QSOL, seeks to provide shareholders with staking yield accrued from the Solana network.

3iQ was a leader in getting some of the first crypto ETFs past the finish line and listed on the TSX

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said that as finance evolves, the industry must innovate and apply new skills, allowing Canadians to benefit from advancements.

Recently, Toronto has solidified its reputation as an emerging hotspot for artificial intelligence (AI) activities, presenting a compelling alternative to the traditional tech epicenter, Silicon Valley. Several pivotal factors have contributed to this transformation, including the groundbreaking con...