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This is not a drill: Crypto-to-crypto trading is available through Coinsquare’s OTC desk

July 29, 2022 Leave a Comment

Did you know that Coinsquare Wealth clients can make direct coin-to-coin trades via the OTC desk without converting to fiat first? Read along to find out more. If you’re looking for a way to trade your Bitcoin or get your hands on the next big altcoin, look no further than Coinsquare Wealth. Coinsquare now offers its Wealth clients the chance to make direct coin-to-coin trades without first converting to a fiat currency. As a Wealth client, you can trade between 40 coins as well as CAD and USD. Coinsquare users have over 860 trading pair options through the OTC desk! Here’s

Coinsquare’s commitment to asset security

November 8, 2022 June 15, 2022 Leave a Comment

In the crypto market, every day can be unpredictable and asset security can become a real concern for our customers. Coinsquare has implemented robust protocols and safeguards as well as industry leading security technology, and we continue to take additional steps to protect your assets in a safe and secure manner.

The new Coinsquare is here

June 15, 2022 May 25, 2022 Leave a Comment

The new Coinsquare is built on our most advanced platform yet. We have been working to create a new experience with a laser focus on customer research, understanding our audience’s needs, and adding new offerings for you to build your portfolio. New Look, New Feel, New Coinsquare Exciting things are coming from Coinsquare, with new features, coins, and products for you to explore. While our look is new, you can be sure that everything you love about making easy, everyday trades will stay the same. Our new logo reaffirms our future goals and represents a step in our journey. This

Goodbye 2021! Thank you for being our loyal customers

June 15, 2022 December 31, 2021 Leave a Comment

As we close out another year and move into a new one, it’s always nice to take a pause and reflect. What a year it’s been for the crypto market globally, and what a year it’s been for Coinsquare! 2021 has definitely had its challenges and opportunities, and on the cusp of 2022, I’d like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you, our loyal and passionate customers. It was the year that crypto seemed to take the world by storm and become more a part of the global economy. El Salvador made bitcoin legal tender and someone paid $69

FFCON21: Breaking Barriers

May 12, 2021 May 12, 2021 Leave a Comment

A society without physical money has become apparent in recent years, as tech-savvy users have turned to electronic payments and, even more interestingly, cryptocurrency. The recent market high of Bitcoin, Ethereum and even Dogecoin have sparked mainstream interest in cryptocurrency. Thanks to mass media and increased adoption, cryptocurrency is becoming embraced worldwide by both merchants and consumers. Can cryptocurrency become the mainstream form of currency? Our Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Legal, Eric Richmond shared his thoughts during the “Mainstream Adoption of Digital Currencies and Investing in Alternative Assets” panel at the Fintech & Financing Conference and Expo,

Coinsquare Announces Close of Strategic Investment by Mogo

July 12, 2021 April 16, 2021 Leave a Comment

Mogo has acquired a 19.99% ownership interest in Coinsquare with a right to increase its ownership up to approximately 43% All figures in Canadian $ Coinsquare Ltd (“Coinsquare”), Canada’s leading digital asset trading platform, is pleased to announce the closing of the previously announced strategic investment in Coinsquare by Mogo Inc. (NASDAQ:MOGO) (TSX:MOGO), a digital payments and financial technology company. Pursuant to the strategic investment agreement (the “Investment”) between Coinsquare, Mogo and certain shareholders of Coinsquare (the “Vendors”), Mogo has acquired a 19.99% ownership interest in Coinsquare for aggregate consideration consisting of a cash payment of $27.4 million and the

How to Increase Your Coinsquare Account Security with 2FA (Updated 2021)

August 25, 2021 February 23, 2021 Leave a Comment

Setting up two-factor authentication for your Coinsquare account is quick and straightforward. All you need is your phone and an authenticator app that generates a one-time code for you to use every time you sign in. Coinsquare recommends using either Authy, Google Authenticator, or Microsoft Authenticator which are available for both iOS and Android devices. Please note: The instructions provided below are for Google Authenticator Please refer here for instructions on how to set up 2FA with Authy Please refer here for instructions on how to set up 2FA with Microsoft Authenticator Before getting started, make sure you’ve installed an authenticator app on your

Summary of changes to our Terms and Conditions

December 8, 2020 December 4, 2020 Leave a Comment

Coinsquare is updating its Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Terms”), effective immediately for new users beginning on December 8, 2020 and for existing users January 7th, 2021. The updates to the Terms are intended to make them easier to read and to better describe our contractual relationship with you. Below are some highlights of the changes to each document. To see the entire scope of changes to the Terms that will govern your Coinsquare Account and use of the Coinsquare Services, please refer to the full Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy. If you disagree with the

Happy Canada Day!

June 30, 2020 June 30, 2020 Leave a Comment

Canada doesn’t look a day over 100! In celebration of Canada Day tomorrow, Coinsquare will be offering all our users free Interac e-Transfer deposits. 🙏🙌. Hurry, offer is valid only on July 1st & 2nd*. But wait, there’s more! Here’s some changes we made to our platform that we’re sure you’ll love: 💸 Start trading and cashing out for less! The minimums for Interac e-Transfer funding and Direct Bank Deposit withdrawals have been lowered from $100 CAD to $20 CAD. ⚡ Transfer your funds quicker! The withholding period for Interac e-Transfers has been reduced from three days to just one day. For more information on withholding, see this article. 💪 Move